

Ability to think critically and communicate complex thoughts and/or ideas in clear and concise manner. Understanding of retail business and a passion for books and book related products.Report on sales and inventory statistics and suggest actions needed to strengthen margin and sell through of product.Support new stores and existing store renovations with Specialty inventory during and after construction.Identify sales trends or store profile changes for core products/programs and make store/item combination changes.Make recommendations for expansion and contraction of existing and promotional products/programs based on store profiles and store sales data.Replenish stores and Distribution Center with active products to ensure timely store replenishment.Analyze on-going sales trends and collaborate to take appropriate actions that result in optimal inventory levels in each store throughout the lifecycle of the product.Effectively utilize inventory management systems to execute allocation strategies.Work with Specialty Inventory Managers post-promotion to share learnings and recommendations for future promotions.

Monitor sell through of promotional merchandise to minimize markdowns and achieve company sales goals.Work with Visual Merchandising team to identify appropriate display quantities.Meet deadlines set by the Specialty Commercial Calendar to ensure timely delivery of product.

