Noor Shahin: in Houston, TX

• Managed and forecasted 65 individual store planned inventory levels to ensure stores are in stock • Built excel tools to develop efficient distribution strategies due to the complexity of inventory • Analyzed stock levels and adjusted store parameters and safety stocks to increase/decrease product flow • Distributed initial allocations, replenishment, and newness accordingly, and consistently tracked POs • Collaborated with different departments to ensure in stock and presentation quantities by location • Led cross-functional task team to plan and execute allocation strategies and placements of POs

• Developed merchandising strategies to balance customers' expectations and companies objectives • Analyzed sales figures, customer reactions and market trends to anticipate inventory needs • Monitored inventory movement for markdowns, re-ticketing, sensoring, and inventory control • Continuously re-merchandised product to create impactful and on-trend statements • Managed the on-boarding process for new associates and delivered technical training

• Interacted/selected appropriate vendors and conducted bids which led to an increase in savings of 60% • Created POs and analyzed invoices to ensure accuracy of goods delivered • Demonstrated business acumen in forecasting business needs and maintained necessary inventory levels • Successfully executed new processes for ordering and new projects that increased efficiency by 30% • Collaborated with departments to ensure on time delivery and increased the quality of customer service

• Researched and identified prospective vendors, and maintained strong vendor relations • Maintained/forecasted adequate inventory on hand while generating over $20,000 in revenue monthly • Reconciled POs and invoices, and approved invoices for payments • Inspected and evaluated quality of POs, and resolved issues when needed