Laura Skoblicki

About Laura Skoblicki

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY With 15 years of global experience, I bring a systems-minded, business-driven lens to supply chain strategy – balancing data, operations, and cross-functional alignment to optimize performance across beauty, fashion, textiles, housewares, and apparel industries. I have led end-to-end planning and transformation initiatives at Estee Lauder Companies – partnering with commercial and financial team to drive cost savings, reduce inventory liabilities, and improve forecast accuracy through Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and AI data analytics (Tableau, o9) under continuous improvement frameworks. I succeed at the intersection of operational excellence and collaborative leadership, aligning stakeholders across functions, channels, and global regions to solve systemic challenges and deliver measurable value. My track record spans inventory optimization, SOP / SOE enhancement, and distribution center transformation, with growing emphasis on ESG- driven outcomes. I thrive on opportunities which focus on planning optimization where I can apply my strategic mindset, digital fluency, and end-to-end supply chain expertise to create scalable, resilient solutions that support both business growth and operational agility. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Supply Chain Leadership | Global Supply Chain Strategy | Digital Transformation | Sales Operations Planning | Supply Data | IBP | Advanced Analytics | Demand Planning Forecasting | Inventory Service Optimization | SOE | Strategic Planning | Risk Management Mitigation | KPI Benchmarking | Data Analysis | Inventory Management | Continuous Improvement | Project Management | Logistics Optimization | Cross-functional Collaboration | Strategy Development | End to End Supply Chain Integration | Account Management | Product Development

Experience

1. Senior Sales Associate

   Anthropologie

   Jul 2009 — Present · NY, US

   Part-time Sales, Retail• Delivered engaging, efficient, and personalized customer experiences by driving a customer-first service culture and leveraging Voice of Customer feedback to improve in-store interactions• Represented the brand in partnership with Visual Merchandising leadership, executing compelling visual standards aligned to company values and customer expectations• Led the sales floor as primary service leader, coaching associates across zones to prioritize customer experience while achieving daily sales and performance goals• Supported talent lifecycle management by onboarding new hires, providing ongoing coaching and performance feedback, and assisting with recruiting and retention of a diverse team• Executed daily store operations including opening/closing procedures, shipment processing, restocking, and accurate fulfillment of omni-channel orders (POS, MPOS, BOPIS, curbside pickup)• Maintained operational excellence by ensuring inventory accuracy, adherence to safety and loss prevention standards, and compliance with company policies• Strengthened communication and collaboration by sharing product knowledge, trends, and brand messaging, and elevating customer insights and team feedback to store leadership

Education

• Fashion Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Science - BS

Skills

• Sales
• Wholesale
• Planograms
• Apparel
• Associate Development
• Store Management
• Brand Development
• Global Sourcing
• Store Operations
• Trend Analysis
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Packaging
• Sportswear
• Assortment
• Styling
• Product Knowledge
• Embroidery
• Merchandise
• Department Stores
• Employee Training
• Pricing
• Retail
• Pos
• Driving Results
• Private Label
• Cpfr
• Visual Merchandising
• Sales Analysis
• Wardrobe
• Fabric Development
• Textiles
• Retail Sales
• Fashion
• Merchandising
• Shrinkage
• Sourcing
• Trade Shows
• Mood Boards
• Knitwear
• Outerwear