Bobby Dempsey
Manager | Commercial Analytics & Business Strategy | Forecasting | Business Planning | Global Market Insights | Data-Driven Decision Leader
- Role
- Senior Merchandise Planner at Bath & Body Works
- Location
- Columbus, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Bobby Dempsey
Analytics and business strategy leader with more than a decade of experience using data to drive commercial decision-making and business growth.I specialize in translating complex performance data into clear strategic insights that help organizations improve forecasting accuracy, optimize investments, and guide long-term planning. My experience spans international markets, revenue forecasting, and executive-level performance reporting across large-scale retail and consumer businesses.Throughout my career I have partnered closely with leadership teams to evaluate performance trends, develop strategic recommendations, and align cross-functional teams around business priorities.Key areas of focus include:• Commercial analytics and performance insights• Revenue forecasting and scenario modeling• Strategic planning and executive reporting• International market performance analysisI am particularly interested in leadership opportunities focused on business strategy, analytics, and commercial performance.
Experience
Senior Merchandise Planner
Sep 2021 — Present · Columbus, OH, US
Lead merchandise planning for SE Asia, supporting the brand’s second-largest franchise partner- Manage the full buy process for Fragrant Bodycare, BBW’s largest and most complex product category- Present monthly business insights to EVP; drive strategic planning in cross-functional MPC forums- Created improved weekly reporting tools by partnering with IT—adopted across global planning teams- Train and mentor Associate Planner, driving knowledge in both international and BBW-specific planning- Analyze performance weekly/monthly, provide insight on aged inventory and promotional optimization.
Education
Keystone Oaks High School
High School
Robert Morris University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Accounting
The American University of Rome
General Studies
Skills
- Sales Compensation
- Audit
- Process Improvement
- Auditing
- Tax Research
- Financial Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Analytical Skills
- Management
- Payroll
- Analysis
- Interviewing
- Leadership
- Corporate Communications
- Tax
- Customer Service
- Marketing Strategy
- Training
- Time Management
- Merchandise Planning
- Account Reconciliation
- Forecasting
- Finance
- Interviews
- Accounting
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