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Shantel Farrar

Brampton,Canada

Summary

Dynamic Supply Chain Analyst with extensive experience at Loblaws. Proficient in SAP and JDA systems, demonstrating strong analytical skills and a commitment to enhancing cross-border merchandise flows. Known for fostering teamwork and high productivity while optimizing logistics to support business objectives. Aiming to leverage data analysis expertise and relationship-building capabilities in a challenging new role.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain Analyst - Processed meat and Frozen Boxed

Loblaws
01.2012 - Current
  • PO Creation and Management of product level forecasts
  • Successfully manage all Festive Ham programs, purchase all items based on Sales forecasts from Category team
  • Work with Transport, Warehouses and Vendors to ensure the flow of goods through the network in a timely manner
  • Manage on shelf availability by ensuring that the correct product is in the correct location
  • Monitor code date of product in the warehouses to ensure that it is shipped to store to avoid having to stale date
  • Tell it as it is social committee member - planning different team events throughout the year to promote team bonding and building better relationships with our peers

Replenishment Analyst - Footwear, Men's apparel and Luggage and Backpacks

Zellers Head Office
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Managed all Purchase Orders (PO's) and inventory for all Buyer Managed and Auto Replenishment items within a $28 million dollar business
  • Ensured that all PO's and inventory arrived at the stores at the correct time which in turn helped increased department sales by $1.9 million dollars over plan
  • Analyzed inventory to sustain in-stock levels and increase sell-though
  • Collaborated with Buyers and Planners on a monthly basis to analyze monthly forecasting reviews
  • Generated inventory analysis reports to address any vendor in-stock issues and recommend solutions
  • Identified and implemented replenishment strategies to improve cross-border flows of merchandise

Assistant Buyer - Footwear

Zellers Head Office
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Managed all sku and PO creations as well as all marketing downloads and sample submissions for all Ladies Footwear within a $17 million dollar business
  • Personally selected by the Buyer for this position and helped to achieve sales of $17 million in 2009
  • Worked with in-store marketing team to coordinate in-store signage, displays and plan-o-grams to improve inventory productivity
  • Accurately performed high volume of data entry for: advertising submissions, ad changes, purchase orders, markdowns/mark ups, and tracking competitive retailer activity
  • Established and maintained excellent vendor relations with extreme professionalism and diplomacy

Distributor - Footwear

Zellers Head Office
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Worked with the Buyer and Replenishment teams to ensure that all PO's were created and maintained in a timely manner
  • Successfully created and approved for all Kids and Ladies footwear PO's
  • Allocated all manual orders
  • Maintained an order follow up to track all PO's arriving in each season
  • Oversaw inbound and receiving priorities to resolve all issues with the Distribution Center and Logistics departments
  • Ensured that all samples submitted for marketing purposes were available in all stores before flyer circulation

Education

High School Diploma -

Bramalea Secondary School
Brampton, ON
06-2002

Skills

  • Quick learner
  • Analytical
  • Self-Motivated
  • Great understanding of the retail industry
  • Collaborative Team Member
  • Approachable
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Skilled in Excel Data Analysis
  • Detail-oriented
  • Reliable
  • Highly skilled in SAP and JDA
  • Demand forecasting

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Supply Chain Analyst - Processed meat and Frozen Boxed

Loblaws
01.2012 - Current

Replenishment Analyst - Footwear, Men's apparel and Luggage and Backpacks

Zellers Head Office
01.2010 - 01.2012

Assistant Buyer - Footwear

Zellers Head Office
01.2009 - 01.2010

Distributor - Footwear

Zellers Head Office
01.2007 - 01.2009

High School Diploma -

Bramalea Secondary School

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