JEREMY PIANE
3245 N Lakewood Avenue
Mobile Phone: (630) 818-5946
Email: Piane18@yahoo.com
Portfolio: http://piane18.wix.com/merchantslife
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Merchandise Planner with years of experience searching for an opportunity to obtain a position in which to employ my skills and abilities.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Merchandise Planner
TCS(Tata Consultancy Services) - Northbrook, IL - October 2015 to Present
Responsibilities
-Create and manage planograms at the store level using JDA space planning software according to the store’s merchandising and planogram standards.
-Analyze performance metrics, such as turns, margins and sales to provide recommendations to management that identify potential opportunities to improve productivity of space
-Coordinate work flow and keep projects on schedule
-Analyze the need for planogram changes according data and trends, including primary and secondary data sources
-Create and maintain store layout information in database format
-Work with account managers and analysts to create and execute exit strategies for clearance products
Programs Used: AutoCAD
JDA
FPO
Visual Merchandiser
Nike - Chicago, IL - August 2012 to August 2015
Responsibilities
-Lead seasonal initiatives
-Plan and work with sales and operation to meet sales goals
-Responsible for the care and maintenance of display materials
-Create and distribute items for department plan-o-grams
-Build, stock and maintain rack displays
-Assure high traffic locations and placements for displays and rack in stores
-Execute Territory Managers direction on coverage and special projects
-Maintain Mannequin Styling for the company's vision
-Partner with store management on visual merchandising decisions
-Develop and train associates
-Oversee back of house, keeping track of new product and fixtures
-Trained new employees on visual standards and basic merchandising.
-Strategically scheduled team members to maintain optimal staffing levels at all times. Team lead during Nike Remodel, Macy's install, and Scheel's Grand Opening
Visual Merchandiser/Sales Associate
Dick's Sporting Goods - Naperville, IL - August 2011 to August 2012
Responsibilities
-Cultivated a customer-focused shopping environment by greeting and responding to all customers in a friendly manner.
-Used time efficiently when not serving customers, including folding clothes and cleaning out fitting rooms. -Educated customers about the brand to incite excitement about the company's mission and values.
Lacrosse Coach
Geneva High School - Geneva, IL - January 2012 to July 2012
Responsibilities
-Developed game plans and adjusted them according to various game situations. Built strong rapport with athletes and assistants before, during and after coaching seasons.
-Taught a range of sport-specific skills in a clear, safe manner.
-Acted as a positive role model for team participants and in the community. Coordinated team travel and video exchange with other teams.
SKILLS
Visual Merchandising (4 years), Autocad, JDA, Microsoft Office