Ramon N.

Allocation Analyst with 10+ years of merchandising experience supporting large retail organizations through strategic inventory planning, replenishment execution, and data-driven decision-making.

St Louis, Missouri, United States

About

Experience

  • Caleres, Inc. (Full-time · 17 yrs 2 mos)
    • Merchandise Analyst
      Apr 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 4 mos

      • Execute weekly replenishment strategies using JDA to achieve category sales and lifecycle management goals. • Maintain optimal stock levels for advertised and seasonal products in alignment with the promotional calendar. • Analyze historical and current store-level sales trends to identify risks and opportunities by store layout, business unit, and product class. • Develop forward-looking allocation strategies to maximize sell-through and reduce inventory risk. • Support high-volume stores, top-selling products, and proprietary/signature items to strengthen merchandising presence. • Maintain planned back stock levels at distribution centers to meet replenishment demand for stores and e-commerce. • Utilize inventory management systems to support seasonal assortments and ongoing replenishment needs.

    • Assistant Buying Representative
      Feb 2016 - Apr 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      • Partnered with buyers, planners, and vendors to ensure accurate order processing, timely deliveries, and efficient returns. • Identified process gaps and implemented improvements to maximize sell-through and profitability. • Reviewed marketing plans to determine sample needs and executed orders across all marketing channels. • Provided weekly merchandising reports and updated purchase orders to support business needs. • Coordinated floor plan resets that increased sales and improved customer experience.

    • Product Coordinator
      Nov 2014 - Feb 2016 · 1 yr 4 mos

      • Collaborated with the development team to manage product changes, additional requirements, and sample needs with sourcing countries. • Created and maintained line sheets for footwear assortments and presentations. • Coordinated sample shipping with overseas offices and communicated changes impacting delivery timelines. • Supported preparation for sales meetings and customer presentations.

  • Assistant Manager/Key Holder at Dollar General
    Oct 2021 - May 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    • Deliver high-quality customer service by assisting customers, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive store experience. • Supervise employees in sales, inventory management, cash handling, and customer service operations. • Train staff on sales processes, assign duties, and ensure accountability through consistent follow-up