Taylor Goto

Sales Strategy Manager @Fender Musical Instruments Corporation

Scottsdale, AZ, US

Strategic Sales Initiatives• Design and implement global sales strategies for excess inventory disposition• Develop pricing strategies and promotional campaigns to move slow-moving stock• Identify new sales channels and partnership opportunities for inventory liquidation• Coordinate with regional sales teams to align excess inventory initiatives with local market conditionsPerformance Management & Reporting• Establish KPIs and metrics to measure inventory optimization success• Prepare regular reports for senior leadership on inventory levels, aging, and disposition progress• Conduct monthly/quarterly business reviews with stakeholders• Track and report on revenue recovery and margin impactInventory Management• Monitor and analyze global inventory levels across all product categories and geographic regions• Identify trends and patterns in excess inventory accumulation• Develop strategies to move excess inventory through various channels• Work with the organization to effectively manage the lifecycle of the product portfolio• Create regular reporting on inventory aging, turns, and write-down recommendationsCross-Functional Collaboration• Work closely with Finance, Sales, Product Management, and Operations teams• Partner with IT on system enhancements for inventory tracking and reporting• Collaborate with international teams on global inventory optimization strategies

Fullerton College

Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

California State University, Long Beach

Bachelor's degree, Human Development and Family Studies, General

California State University, Long Beach

Master's degree, Graduate Program in Sports Management