Cecil George

About Cecil George

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and aptitude to work in a fast-paced environment. Extensive ability to analyze inventory risks and employ allocation strategies to maximize profit potential and minimize unbalanced inventories. And working with Buyer’s to create concepts for new product lines. Self-starter with the ability to multitask and produce desirable results given sensitive time-frames Proficient in Excel, JE, SAP, JDA, System21/AS400, Retail Ideas, MMS, Star Replen, PA & Dynamic Replenishment Trained new allocators on our systems and company strategy by division, category and sub-category

Experience

1. Allocator, North America Retail Allocation

   Coach

   Jun 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Analyze store sales performance & inventory to optimize replenishment.Carry out all allocation and replenishment activity to ensure prompt and effective distribution of stock and ensure that target store stock levels are maintained. And develop inventory strategies for initial allocations to stores & eCommerce.Ensure all cross functional queries are dealt with efficiently. Develop initial allocation strategies for new product launches and provide fill rate analysis to cross-functional teams.Collaborate with Buying to develop minimum stock holding levels at the SKU level (style/size/color).Review style and category performance and make suggestions for the replenishment and movement of stock.Provide Weekly sales & inventory reports to the business & ad hoc reports as required.Determine appropriate inventory levels for new stores. And provide inventory reports for all business partners.Manage communication of newness arrival timing at the distribution center & stores for business partners.

Education

• Delaware State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Fashion Merchandising/Clothing Textiles

  1995 — 1999