Stacey Brooks

About Stacey Brooks

I am an entrepreneurial and innovative leader passionate about building high-performing teams and developing and implementing strategies through an evolving consumer environment. I have over 20 years of experience in the consumer package goods and retail industries with a proven track record of managing inventory, mitigating risks, and growing profitability across multiple channels and product categories. Currently, I lead the team responsible for the demand and supply planning and purchasing and deployment for over 1400 materials both manufactured and purchased to be sold to retail hydroponics stores and commercial indoor growing facilities. I have championed the reduction of inventory by over 60% while maintaining target service levels to customers during a significant downtrend in business. I have also established consistent planning processes aligned with the budget and the business objectives. I am motivated by the opportunity to leverage my skills and expertise to support growth and innovation at Hawthorne Gardening Company.

Experience

1. Director Store Planning and Allocation

   DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse

   Apr 2025 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

Education

• The Ohio State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Fashion Merchandising

Skills

• Inventory Control
• Merchandise Planning
• Driving Results
• Profit
• Retail
• Inventory Management
• Merchandising
• Fashion
• Leadership
• Trend Analysis
• Management
• Assortment
• Forecasting
• Footwear
• Apparel