Deborah Weidemeyer

About Deborah Weidemeyer

As a Senior Leader in the retail merchandising space, I propelled revenue and growth…

Experience

1. VP of Merchandising Lifecycle Management and Operations

   Mattress Firm

   Jul 2020 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Contributed to the transformation of the merchandising division by building a successful planning and allocation team, consisting of merchandise planners, analysts, and lifecycle managers.• Provide coaching, direction and leadership support to employees for their personal growth and ability to achieve department, company and customer expectations.• Responsible for the ongoing success of omnichannel products in all lifecycle functions including the creation of annual plans by category, accurate demand forecasts that inform receipt purchases, product placement optimization, markdown optimization, and clear, concise enterprise-wide communication, all to achieve the company’s strategic initiatives and company goals.• Key contributor held accountable for sales and margin goals achieved through two-way communication with the executive leadership team and cross functional partners.• Continuous improvement in thorough, data-driven processes in merchandise and assortment planning/forecasting, location reporting, and product launches/ end-of-life.• Manage and analyze store assortments for over 2300 stores in partnership with the store execution team.• Consistent collaboration with cross-functional partners encompassing supply chain, finance, marketing, digital, and store operations.

Education

• Texas State University

  Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising