Carole-Anne DeCristoforo
Vancouver
Summary
Driven Regional Merchandise Planner offering experience in managing pre-season product availability by balancing Merchant vision with technical and financial opportunities. Proven leader in sales trending, analysis and forecasting to drive retail business and exceed sales goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Merchandise Planner
Lululemon Athletica
2024.07 - Current
- Develop and execute strategic financial plans in partnership with Merchandising team and various cross functional teams to maximize sales and profits.
- Manage in season trading of the business to react to sales trends and optimize inventory.
- Support in the development of Associate Planner
Global Merchandise Planner
Lululemon Athletica
2023.07 - Current
- Create sales projections and adjust purchase plans to maximize inventory with Global volume responsibility.
- Identify risks and establish opportunities to drive growth and increase profit through effective inventory management.
- Manage Global long range revenue plans for Women's Run and Train activities.
Merchandise Planner
JD Sports
2022.01 - Current
- Responsible for managing/creating Budget and Forecasting for athleisure apparel business
- Liaison between the Buyer and Planning
- Manage allocation analyst to ensure they are creating strategic allocations that support the plans and drive profitable sales.
Associate Planner
TJX Canada
2021.09 - 2022.01
- Responsible for the creation of optimal mix and strategic flow plans
- Build and maintains sales and inventory plans
Allocation Analyst
TJX Canada
2019.07 - 2021.09
Merchandise Assistant
TJX Canada
2015.11 - 2019.07
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
Carleton University
06.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Highly adaptable with strong people skills
- Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
- Fully bilingual (French and English)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Regional Merchandise Planner
Lululemon Athletica
2024.07 - Current
Global Merchandise Planner
Lululemon Athletica
2023.07 - Current
Merchandise Planner
JD Sports
2022.01 - Current
Associate Planner
TJX Canada
2021.09 - 2022.01
Allocation Analyst
TJX Canada
2019.07 - 2021.09
Merchandise Assistant
TJX Canada
2015.11 - 2019.07
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
Carleton University