Hi, I’m
Jessica Miller
Planner
Oshawa,ON
Summary
Results-driven Planner with a proven track record at SSENSE, achieving 12.6% revenue growth through strategic sales forecasting and markdown optimization. Expertise in open-to-buy management and vendor negotiation, with a focus on creating automated reporting systems that enhance decision-making and drive profitability.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
SSENSEToronto, ON
Planner
04.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Managed OTB for $60M multi-brand portfolio, focusing on high-SKU, seasonal categories.
- Collaborated with Buying team to evaluate product performance and shape markdown strategies.
- Achieved 12.6% year-over-year revenue growth through cross-functional analysis of category performance.
- Spearheaded launch of Weekly In-Season Planning tool, enhancing sales and receipt forecasting efficiency.
- Created automated dashboards in Google Sheets, Tableau, and Quicksight to streamline reporting processes.
- Expanded role to include Pricing Analysis, assessing competitive benchmarks and optimizing pricing strategies.
YM.incToronto, ON
Assistant Buyer
05.2019 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Negotiated prices and discount terms to reduce category costs by 5%.
- Established innovative buying strategies for Forever 21 in Canada.
- Ensured timely delivery of merchandise through effective communication with distribution centers and vendors.
- Analyzed sales data alongside competitor research to optimize merchandise ordering based on trends.
Skills
- Open-to-buy management
- Sales forecasting and data analysis
- Pricing strategy development
- Automated reporting systems
- Markdown optimization
- Vendor negotiation
Education
Toronto Metropolitan UniversityToronto, None
Bachelor of Commerce from Retail Management
01-2021
Affiliations
- Crochet Designer – Create handmade clothing, applying patience, pattern recognition, and design precision
- Dog Training Advocate – Practice positive reinforcement-based obedience training with personal and family dogs, emphasizing communication, consistency, and behavior analysis
Accomplishments
- Markdown Optimization Project: Improved CM by 7% season-over-season by piloting discount caps across 20 brands and building tools to monitor weekly performance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Planner
SSENSE
04.2022 - Current
Assistant Buyer
YM.inc
05.2019 - 04.2022
Toronto Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Commerce from Retail Management
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