Elizabeth Czajkowski
Merchandise Planning Analyst
Philadelphia
Summary
Former retail manager with a proven history of delivering on key metrics. Transitioned into merchandise planning utilizing a collaborative approach while executing various inventory strategies to maximize profitability. Experienced in demand forecasting, inventory management, and merchandise analysis.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Merchandise Planner
URBN
05.2023 - Current
- Contribute to company growth by identifying new product opportunities based on attribute trend analysis.
- Implement best practices in merchandise planning, contributing to overall company success and profitability goals achievement.
- Increase sales performance through strategic forecasting and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Conduct thorough analyses to inform strategic decision-making related to pricing, promotion, and product lifecycle management.
- Work closely with supply chain partners to ensure optimal stock levels throughout the season.
Merchandise Planning Analyst
Gap, Inc.
08.2022 - Current
- Completed Gap Inc.'s own Business Bootcamp and IMYouniversity, training programs designed for store leaders to transition into roles at HQ
- In- Season: owned in-season inventory strategy for Gap Outlet OMNI women's outerwear (including weekly business recaps, promotions, markdowns, re-forecasting, OTB, and hindsighting) in order to deliver historical high GM% in Q4 2022 and Q1 2023 and reducing markdown liability.
- Worked cross-functionally with merchants to develop assortment architecture, including assortment breadth, in store dates, season code (time on offer) and other key attributes
- Pre- Season: retrieved and analyzed data trends to evaluate growth opportunities or risks and determine optimal inventory levels of styles in outerwear assortment.
Store Manager
Adidas
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Reinstate policies, procedures and guidelines through management meetings, store meetings, and individual touch-bases and coaching conversations
- Leveraged network to source and hire complete leadership team and to fill in availability needs in brand associate team
- Boost morale by creating an inclusive and energetic store culture through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion trainings and recognizing top performers monthly to celebrate with Central East district
- Empowered leaders and brand associates to represent Cherry Hill at high volume events (Boston Marathon, Brooklyn Marathon), regional trainings, and other brick and mortar locations in need of support
- Consistently recognized on weekly company wide conference calls for exceeding sales plans in Q3 and Q4; also recognized for strong VM field visits
- Exceeded sales plan in Q3 2021 +9% to budget and Q4 2021 +2% to budget, both with positive increases over LY
Assistant Store Manager
Adidas
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Oversaw and managed all aspects of sales floor, specifically in men's department, including sales goal achievement, supporting professional development, and overall consumer experience while adhering to health and safety guidelines
- Collaborated with leaders across all departments and silos to create clear communication cadence, align on policies, and share best practices
- Promoted to Store Manager of Cherry Hill Mall location in July 2021
Assistant Manager
Gap, Inc.
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Audited operational compliance, safety and business standards monthly to comply with corporate policy
- Built schedules utilizing sales forecasts and labor planning tools to keep coverage and service in line with allocated payroll
- Improved store performance in key customer loyalty metrics through revitalization of the cashwrap experience and introduction of a new set of cashwrap standard operating procedures
- Boosted team’s general store knowledge and morale by creating a Sales Rally template requiring input and participation from all departments
- Addressed time and attendance issues by developing an attendance management spreadsheet cascaded to all departments in store
- Appointed "TechXpert" during launch of tablet POS Holiday 2019
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA 08.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
Business analysis and Planning
Forecasting and OTB
Promotional Strategies and maximizing profitability
Retail team leadership and coaching
Goals and performance evaluation
Store Operations and SOP's
Timeline
Associate Merchandise Planner
URBN
05.2023 - Current
Merchandise Planning Analyst
Gap, Inc.
08.2022 - Current
Store Manager
Adidas
07.2021 - 08.2022
Assistant Store Manager
Adidas
10.2020 - 07.2021
Assistant Manager
Gap, Inc.
07.2018 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English
Saint Joseph's University
08.2009 - 05.2013
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