Chad Burkart

About Chad Burkart

I am a data-driven self-starter with 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate retail and a history of driving significant revenue growth. My background includes identifying business trends, creating strategic plans through financial modeling, sales forecasting and budgeting. I am highly regarded for my ability to grow connections with diverse cross functional partners and presenting to executive level leadership. In addition, I am also the Williams-Sonoma San Francisco team captain for the St. Jude Walk and the Williams-Sonoma National Team Lead. Williams-Sonoma is consistently ranked as the number 3 national fundraising team in the nation. My responsibilities include driving fundraising events, creating the National Walk Kick off event which is attended by over 500 employees as well as coordinating and communication to other St. Jude Walk Captains on fundraising opportunities and updates. Through my efforts I have been identified as a key leader in the St Jude partnership with Williams-Sonoma and have represented Williams-Sonoma as a speaker at St. Jude Events.

Experience

1. Inventory Manager

   Pottery Barn

   Aug 2016 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Inventory Manager | Pottery Barn | Tabletop Division (2024-Present)• Demand Forecasting Manager responsible for overseeing the sales forecast and receipt budget for a division with $115 Million in Annualized Net Revenue for 2024.• Successfully oversaw the transition process of a remote team based in Dallas, Texas by hiring and developing a team based in San Francisco, California.• Responsible for creating the annual budget for Sales, Margin, Conversion, Net Revenue and monthly expected Inventory Cost Dollars on hand.• Collaborated cross functionally on delivering and launching collaborations with 3rd partner brands including on time delivery, demand forecasting and inventory investment.• Created and streamlined forecast modeling tools analyzing lost sales, demand forecasting.Inventory Manager | PB Teen | Textiles Division (20••••24)• Responsible for leading key growth category in Pottery Barn Teen Dorm.• Managed increased demand trend with closure of competitive brand Bed, Bath and Beyond.• Communicated and closely informed Executive leadership demand forecast analysis and additional cost receipts needed to capitalize on additional revenue growth opportunity.Senior Inventory Planner | PB Kids | Gear and Baby Gear (20••••22)• Led key growth category of Pottery Barn Kids Back to School with Backpacks and Gear.• Forecasted annualized inventory needed for following back to school season of June-August and accurately purchase receipt cost needs.• Managed transition of backpacks to recycled material and required to communicate transition timeline weekly to cross functional partners and within merchandising, ecommerce and marketing.Senior Inventory Planner | PB Kids | Sheeting (20••••21)Inventory Planner | PB Kids Rug and Window (20••••19)Inventory Planner | PB Teen | Decorative Accessories (2018)Inventory Planner | PB Teen | Rug, Window, Bath and Bed Acc.(20••••17)Assistant Inventory Planner | PB Teen | Rug, Window, Bed Acc and Bath (20••••17)

Education

• Sturgis Charter School

  Certificate International Baccalaureate

• NEOMA Business School

  Semester Abroad

• Bentley University

  Bachelor’s Degree Cum Laude