Erica Skal

Experience

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  Eddie Bauer

  Jan 2014 - Aug 2016

  Merchandise Planner

  Women's Bottoms, Dresses, & Woven Tops• Develop and execute strategic financial plans for all of Women’s Outlet Bottoms, Dresses, and Woven Tops to achieve company financial targets and maximize business results through effective and timely in-season management of designated categories. • Manage category pricing and financial strategies. Prepare for monthly business reviews and actively participate in hindsight strategy meetings. • Present quarterly buy plans to Senior Leadership. • Utilize Tableau Software to analyze current business, historical results and market trends to proactively identify risks, opportunities, and creative solutions to maximize business results. Show less

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  Everi Holdings Inc.

  Sept 2016 - Jan 2019

  Buyer/Planner

  • Purchase and manage inventory of custom electronics, cables, and monitors to ensure material availability to support production while optimizing inventory turns and stock levels. • Manage 42% of total inventory spend within the procurement department. • Point of contact for the procurement department on new product launches working cross-functionally with engineering, sales, quality, and marketing teams. • Experienced with negotiating, executing and managing Kanban programs and VMI contracts. Show less

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  ROKA

  Jan 2019 - Jun 2020

  Inventory Planner

  • Forecast and develop KPI reports using quantitative and qualitative analysis• Coordinate and manage inventory related logistics and warehouse operations• Utilize Lean Inventory practices to allocate and optimize inventory across US, UK, EU, and Amazon

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  Everi Holdings Inc.

  Aug 2020 - now

  • Program Manager

    Aug 2023 - now

  • NPD Sourcing Manager

    Aug 2020 - Aug 2023