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
07.2024 - 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
07.2023 - 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
01.2022 - 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
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible for the creation of optimal mix and strategic flow plans
- Build and maintains sales and inventory plans
Allocation Analyst
TJX Canada
07.2019 - 09.2021
Merchandise Assistant
TJX Canada
11.2015 - 07.2019
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
07.2024 - Current
Global Merchandise Planner
Lululemon Athletica
07.2023 - Current
Merchandise Planner
JD Sports
01.2022 - Current
Associate Planner
TJX Canada
09.2021 - 01.2022
Allocation Analyst
TJX Canada
07.2019 - 09.2021
Merchandise Assistant
TJX Canada
11.2015 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
Carleton University
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