John Kocur

Business Consultant specializing in Data Analysis, Project Management, Process Improvement, and Microsoft Excel. Certified PMP.

Role: Forecasting & Planning Manager at Burpee Gardening
Location: Philadelphia, PA, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

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About John Kocur

I am an independent business consultant with over 20 years of corporate experience as a…

Experience

Forecasting & Planning Manager
Burpee Gardening
Nov 2019 — Present · Warminster, PA, US
Developed interactive dashboards for multiple business segments to track sales, shipments, budget attainment, and other KPIs, enhancing visibility for executive leadership.• Conducted SKU rationalization to identify top/bottom performers, close portfolio gaps, and optimize product offerings which drove increased sales and profit margins.• Designed and implemented a forecasting model leveraging historical sales, door counts, retailer assortments, replenishment needs, and sales strategies to improve forecast accuracy.• Managed retail replenishment generation orders for 15M units annually), balancing sales maximization, shipment efficiency, and retailer stock optimization.• Redesigned the replenishment process for high-value products, increasing unit sales by 10–25% and net revenue by 10–40% while exceeding sell-through goals.• Established an inventory management framework that reduced excess stock, resolved shortages, and improved labor planning visibility.• Led a Master Data project to define reporting requirements, identify data/process gaps, and implement solutions enhancing reporting accuracy and efficiency.

Education

Penn State University
BS, Finance
1996 — 2000
Penn State University
Minor, Information Systems and Statistical Analysis
1998 — 2000

Skills

Strategy
Management
Team Building
Forecasting
Analytical Skills
Sales
Risk Management
Training
Financial Analysis
Account Management
Change Management
Team Leadership
Project Management
Business Development
Data Analysis
Microsoft Excel
Business Analytics
Analytics
Business Strategy
Strategic Planning
Competitive Analysis
Business Process Improvement
Financial Modeling
Business Analysis
Analysis
Crm
Business Intelligence
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Sales Compensation Design
Leadership
Management Consulting
Business Process
Customer Service
Program Management
Process Improvement

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