Ann Thompson
Merchandise Planner @FGL Sports Ltd
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WORK HISTORY
Merchandise Planner @FGL Sports Ltd
Calgary, AB, CA
Collaborating, leading business units delivering the best financial outcomes. Applying merchandise planning fundamentals, developing assortment plans from the bottom up while accounting for top level deliverables. Forecasting sales, inventory position, turnover, market trends, profitability and business risks.
EDUCATION
Henry Wise Wood, Continuing Education
In-Store Display and Merchandising
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Organizational Behavior, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Calgary
Accounting Fundamentals, Management Communications, Business Management, Business and Social Skills
Purchasing Management Association of Canada
Certificate in Purchasing, Principles of Buying, Inventory & Operations Control, Transportation & Logistics
SKILLS
ABOUT ANN THOMPSON
As a passionate, driven professional, my retail career has provided me the opportunity not only to hone my organization and problem-solving skills, but also enjoy the rush of working in a high volume sales environment, analyzing and adapting to market trends and finding creative ways to reduce costs and maximize profit margins. Highly analytical and personable, I have excelled at motivating teams to exceed performance objectives and achieve organizational goals.My \"open door\" policy in communication has earned me a reputation for excellence in leadership and teamwork. I believe problems should be addressed with efficiency and sensitivity in order to continually move forward and improve performance. This has been a key factor in my success with vendor relationships and negotiation strategies, as well as in my extensive experience coaching and training staff. I thrive in a challenging environment, utilizing resources and strategy to meet sales demands and objectives.Driven by my desire to contribute, with a high level of resourcefulness and adaptability, I am motivated to expand my knowledge and apply my proficiency in producing profitable results. My areas of expertise include: Merchandise planning, allocations, vendor relationship management, inventory control, strategic buying, training, coaching, strategic planning, purchasing, forecasting, retail math, open to buy, merchandise display, cost optimization, quality assurance, competitive analysis & budget developmentI welcome any opportunity to connect. I can be reached at a•••••@gmail.com.
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