Leeann Collins has over 15 years of experience in inventory planning and management. At her most recent role at Norm Thompson Outfitters, she developed accurate product forecasts within 5% of targets, reacted immediately to sales trends to minimize backorders and meet 96.5% fill rates, and exceeded 3.0 inventory turns through strategic purchasing. Previously at Nike, she was responsible for event planning forecasts and purchases, implemented time-phased purchasing to reduce inventory and increase turns, and developed reporting to improve forecasting accuracy. She has a proven track record in demand forecasting, inventory management, procurement, and staff supervision.

1. Leeann S. Collins
Beaverton, OR 97003
(503) 702-9353 • leeann.collins@live.com
Norm Thompson Outfitters / Orchard Brands May 2011 to July 2016
Inventory Planning Analyst/ Gold Violin
Developed accurate product forecasts that were within 5% +/- of the revenue targets by partnering
with Merchandising and having a strong understanding of the seasonal strategies.
Reacted immediately to various sale trends by reviewing customer orders on a daily /weekly basis of
forecasts to actual and re-forecasting based on sales trends and product performance to minimize
customer backorders and meet in-stock targets of 96.5% final fill rate.
Exceeded 3.0 inventory turns because of my buy strategy that utilized multiple orders over time using
vendors lead and MOQs to avoid the least amount of inventory risk but met customer orders.
I worked with vendors negotiating required delivery dates, MOQs and held vendors accountable for
meeting commitments.
I had a direct report that I was responsible for hiring, development, and training, performance
management and termination.
Nike, Inc., Beaverton, OR 1998-2009
Senior Regional Planning Analyst
Responsible for Nike Promo blank business for all Sports Marketing activities included college off
field wear.
Responsible for compiling all Event Planner’s forecast and purchased product to meet event need
dates. I maintained a 97% on time order fill rate
Developed and implemented time-phased tee-shirt buys on a monthly basis, rather than seasonally,
with smaller buys and buying more often which reduced on-hand inventory and increasing inventory
turns.
Implemented quarterly Event Planner forecast need reviews to keep forecasts accurate which
significantly decreased excess product purchased and reduced aged inventory.
Developed and provided forecast quarterly history and usage reports to Event Planners thereby,
improving forecasts and purchasing accuracy and reduced excess inventory.
CAREER SUMMARY:
Inventory planning specialist with an excellent track record of coordinating product availability that meets
consumer sales. I have a proven track record with experience in demand forecasting, inventory planning
and management. I am adept at predicting and analysis of demand and optimize inventory to achieve
maximum profitability.
Areas of Expertise
• Demand Forecasting
• Inventory Management
• Procurement and negotiations
• Supply chain management
• Staffing, supervising and training
• Strong PC skills: Microsoft applications include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP, FC21

2. Leeann S. Collins
Beaverton, OR 97003
(503) 702-9353 • leeann.collins@live.com
Senior Inventory Planner
Consistently met supply chain purchasing deadlines to ensure on time delivery and customer
satisfaction.
Developed and managed distribution center Sales Receipts and Inventory (SRI) report used for
budgeting and hiring plans. Enabling management to staff accordingly and improved budget head
count needs.
Indentified as departmental systems “SuperUser” and participated in the successful SAP supply chain
system upgrade.
Senior staff member participating in staff selection, and responsible for mentoring and training to
ensure functional expertise across planning team.
Inventory Planner II
Supported category initiatives and inventory targets by managing category purchases through
accurate buying decisions.
Optimized factory production capacity by accurately balancing inventory needs against product
delivery commitments.
Contributed to category financial metrics by providing accurate reporting of delivery performance,
inventory levels and potential close-out ratios.