1. KIM MERCHUT
507 Windham Trail, Carpentersville, IL 60110 H: 847-428-8880 ♦ C: 847-420-8549 ♦ kmerchut93@gmail.com
Highly ambitious Senior Merchandise Analyst with more than 18 years providing results through workflow analysis
and project management . Delivering quality system documentation ahead of tight deadlines.
Workflow analysis
Operational assessments
Organized
Multi-tasker
Project Management -Managed and maintained multiple
projects with specified target dates being met
Visual Merchandising
JDA
Intactix Enterprise Suite
ProSpace
Microsoft Office Suite
Excel skills
Forecasting
RIM - Replenishment System
Senior Merchandise Planning Analyst, 09/2009 to Current
Sears Holding Inc. – 3333 Beverly Road, Hoffman Estates, IL. 60194
Provided deep analytical analysis using, but not limited to, Nielsen POS, NPD and Spectra data, looking for
opportunities to develop a customer centric approach to the merchandise category; consistently performed highly
detailed work with accuracy and precision; reviewed findings and presented to business partners. Utilizes all
appropriate tools and levers to maximize space productivity, minimize unproductive inventories and ensure that
financial targets are met; consistently identifies opportunities and makes recommendations to optimize space
productivity. Maintained Merchandise Planning Criteria including in depth competitive reviews for assigned business
areas with consideration for Key Performance Indicators, layout, space allocation, item placement and customer
experience.
Diligent about taking action based on findings. Drive influences and change drive mindset changes to improve
productivity and/or profitability.
Responsible for store support in regards to planograms and/or merchandising plans; acts with a strong sense of
urgency to anticipate customer's needs; takes responsibility to finding lasting solutions to difficult problems.
Maintained collaborative partnerships with Merchant, Inventory and Store Operations teams and has earned
credibility and trust of key executives across the organization and store leadership teams; consistently works
cross-functionally to gain alignment on planograms and/or merchandise plans in accordance to strategic
objectives while achieving the highest possible profitability of Sears Holding Corporation real estate.
Selected as a SME (Subject Matter Expert) for Implementation and trainer of software and processes.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
SKILLS
WORK HISTORY

2. Senior Inventory Analyst, 07/2001 to 09/2009
Sears Holding Inc. – 3333 Beverly Road, Hoffman Estates IL. 60194
I was responsible for planning, managing and maintaining replenishment for all specified lines of merchandise.
Responsible for monitoring and adjusting variables to meet the needs of the stores and Distribution Centers. Effectively
manage the placement and/or replenishment of designated product categories to maintain goal in stocks and achieving
planned turnover and revenue growth.
Provided promotional merchandise estimates to vendors in the correct quantities to stores in support of advertised
promotions and maintained proper inventory levels in all stores to support profitable sales.
Analyzed sales and stock levels to ensure that reorder recommendations made by the replenishment system reflect
the sales trend, presentation standards and turnover goals.
Maintain collaborative partnership with stores and communicates key strategies and initiatives to store partners
and vendors. Kept the Inventory Manager updated on current projects and opportunities.
Participated in continuous learning about system capabilities and supply chain processes to adapt those processes,
solutions, successes, ideas.
Analyzed and recommended promotional and new product forecasts by reviewing and updating sales estimates
and history weekly. Made recommends new and or remodel stores assortments.
Call Center Team Lead, 12/1998 to 07/2001
Sears Holdings Inc. – 3333 Beverly Road, Hoffman Estates, IL. 60110
Coordinated work effort and training of 7 direct - report associates to support and accomplish departmental goals.
Developed associate job related skills and motivate associates to operate in a team environment by demonstrating
fairness and respect for all associates. Setting and communicating work standards, setting priorities and involving
associates in work and project designs. Assessed and communicated progress in attaining performance goals through
formal and informal reviews. Act as the single point of contact for associates in the store, handling a broad spectrum of
questions in all the facets of the hardlines businesses including buying, marketing, training, operations, distribution and
communications.Ensure a service-oriented and professional working environment by supervising the performance of
team members and executing necessary actions for their motivation and training when required.
Looking constantly for development as well as continuous improvement for the entire team.
Monitoring, organizing, and coaching team on a day-to-day basis.
Communicating the company's purpose, core values, vision to the front employees.
Ensuring that the employees follow their schedules properly as designed.
High School Diploma:
Conant High School - Hoffman Estates
Inventory & Spaceplanning Analytics : Current
Sears Merchant Academy - Hoffman Estates
Real Estate License: 1989
Centry 21 - Des Plaines
EDUCATION