ANGELA M. OWEN
SENIOR INVENTORY MANAGER
Chicago, IL773-354-2853
salbowen03@gmail.comlinkedin.com/in/angieowen0377PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Supply chain, demand management, and inventory management leader with the abilities to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines, while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide constructive feedback and collaborate effectively with suppliers, customers, peers, vendors, and stakeholders.
SKILLS
Microsoft Office
Power BI
TOAD, TIC
Qlik Hyperion
Manhattan and RJ Replenishment System
SAP
WORK EXPERIENCE
WILSON SPORTING GOODS, Chicago, IL05/2024 – 06/2025
Supply Chain Analyst, Footwear
Utilized planning tools to accurately forecast network and vendor level inventory dollars and on hand levels and turn and to achieve budgeted service level goals.
Reviewed and released planned purchases as scheduled to ensure effective flow of inventory.
Performed necessary purchasing system analysis and system maintenance to ensure that inputs were complete, accurate, and up to date.
Collaborated with all 10 global partners daily to plan and purchase needs for the entire season.
ESSENDANT, Deerfield, IL04/2013 – 01/2024
Senior Inventory Manager (04/2023 – 01/2024)
Led recruitment, supervision, training, and evaluation of three demand and 20 supply planners, ensuring adherence to standard processes and timely task completion.
Contributed to weekly and monthly sales and operations (S&OP) planning, collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers to manage demand and supply imbalances.
Coordinated S&OP activities with Merchandising, Finance, and suppliers; executed initiatives to support the process.
Facilitated weekly category meetings between inventory management and merchants.
Established and monitored key inventory KPIs, addressing deviations with root cause analysis and corrective measures.
Maintained comprehensive knowledge of end-to-end supply chain components, applying it to plan and manage activities within supported categories.
Collaborated with merchandising leadership on sales and inventory goals, addressing issues and developing strategies.
Conducted status meetings with cross-functional teams to ensure timely achievement of key milestones.
Partnered closely with Merchandising and suppliers on plans for new item launches, promotions, item disposition, and exit strategies.
Established and nurtured ongoing relationships with key suppliers to optimize inventory performance.
Senior Demand Manager (08/2020 – 02/2023)
Established stocking levels at hub and spoke facilities to achieve budgeted service level targets for each assigned vendor and to provide guidance to supply planners to execute the plan.
Utilized planning tools to accurately forecast network and vendor level inventory dollars and on hand levels and turn and to achieve budgeted service level goals.
Collaborated with vendor base and merchandising partners to resolve chronic vendor issues.
Provided guidance to supply planners for redeploying inventory between stocking locations when needed and minimizing out of stocks; targeted smart opportunities to increase service levels.
Forecasted ads and seasonal promotions. Made recommendations on inventory level adjustments to maximize sales and margin while minimizing residuals.
Led Back to School program for office product division. Collaborated with Category, analyzed previous year sales, forecasted upcoming year, and led weekly cadence calls with supply planners and Category.
Partnered with supply chain colleagues to optimize supply chain efficiency through inventory policy.
Oversaw yearly return to supplier process for discontinued items. Analyzed discontinued items, formed static list, and reviewed return instructions with all supply planners and liaisons.
Managed six supply planners in achieving assigned vendor and SKU service level, inventory dollars on hand levels, turns, and life cycle management.
Senior Inventory Manager Buyer (04/2013 – 08/2020)
Managed forecast exceptions to achieve targeted service levels and turn rates.
Reviewed and released planned purchases as scheduled to ensure effective flow of inventory.
Performed necessary purchasing system analysis and system maintenance, ensuring inputs were complete, accurate, and up to date.
Monitored attainment of section and supplier service and turn goals and modified and adjusted system inputs as needed, resulting in attainment of stated objectives. Troubleshot and resolved supply chain issues.
Interfaced and planned with Category Management, Content Management, Sales, Operations, Logistics, and suppliers to ensure effective replenishment for ongoing needs and special promotions.
Ensured the open order files of USI and suppliers were aligned, resulting in open orders being fulfilled and shipped correctly by suppliers.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business in Management Program, Business Administration, Supply Chain and Logistics, Elmhurst University, Elmhurst, IL (expected 05/2026)
Coursework, Business, Wilbur Wright College, Chicago, IL
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