Heather Hardesty Hockman

Experience

1. Inventory Deployment Planner

   Abbott

   Mar 2021 — Present

   Manage inventory deployment for 350+ SKU’s into all domestic Abbott and TPM warehouses at the right time, place, and quantity.•Effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams; communicate with multiple stakeholders and participate in frequent calls to provide proactive communication for inventory needs and reduce negative customer impact during product shortages.•Coordinate with Transportation and Warehouse Teams on urgently needed inventory, carrier capacity, and to alleviate warehouse space constraints while supporting budgetary goals,•Participate with Project Management and relevant key stakeholders for various item launches including pallet pattern changes, new formulations, SKU changes and label changes.•Strategically review and place product within company days on-hand expectations while understanding the different product needs as well as warehouse constraints.•Identify need for process improvements; initiate, lead, and engage relevant team members to develop and execute agreed upon deliverables.

Education

• The Ohio State University

  BS, Fashion Merchandising