MARGIE WONG

San Leandro, CA 94577 * (925) 683-4938 * mwong1668@yahoo.com

OBJECTIIVE: Seeking an Allocation Analyst position to utilize my skills and know
ledge.
SUMMARY: Over 10 years of Allocation and Planning experience in the retail indu
stry.
* Strong analytical skills, detail oriented, meticulous, diligent, tenacious, pr
oactive and able to anticipate and solve problems
* Working experience in Arthur Allocation System, Merchandise Allocation System
(MAS), Retek Merchandising System (RMS), Retek Data Warehouse (RDW), DFacts Repo
rting, AS400, Global View, E3 Replenishment and Distribution
* Proficient PC skills in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point
* Fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin, Chinese
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ROSS STORES INC., Pleasanton, CA 2003 - 2010
Allocation Analyst 03/2005 - 06/2010
Allocation Planer 10/2003 - 03/2005
Businesses included Infant, Toddler, Girls, Boys, Men's, Young Men's, Outerwear,
Missy and Dresses for dd's Discounts, a division of Ross Stores Inc. * A
dditional businesses included Home Accents, Furniture, Luggage, Bed & Bath, Fine
Jewelry, Watches and Boys for Ross Stores Inc.
* Conducts analysis to understand variability of performance in key products.
* Seasonal review of existing below class limited lists and allocation approache
s; Ex. Seasonal Builds, Warm Stores Strategy review, Participate in s
tore visits and prepare recap observation.
* Recommends modifications to allocation approach for optimum plan achievement.
* Develops Excel spreadsheets as needed to support the business analysis and rep
orting objectives of the team.
* Recommends through analysis changes to drive the business.
* Assists in special directed product execution for performance results.
* Analyzes plan revisions to identify major plan changes that are due to trend,
month transition, and facilitates communication with business partners.
* Analyzes and assesses weekly New Store Build reports and identifies build-up i
ssues or plan call-outs (pre & post open).
* Optimize assortment and Achieve class store inventory plans by aligning all st
ores to the company average % to plan.
DFS, LVMH GROUP, San Francisco, CA 2000 - 2003
Associate Planner 10/2001 - 07/2003
Distributor 05/2000 - 10/2001
Merchandise Planning Assistant 10/1999 - 05/2000
Businesses included Fine Jewelry in Local Jewelry and Young Fashion Jewelry, Sou
venirs, Food & Candy, and Ready to Wear.
* Quantifies the Merchandise Strategy through development of the seasonal plans
and the Brand/Class location sales plans.
* Responsible for forecasting, ordering and allocating product
* Maximizing the productivity of inventory and gross margin
* Managed inventory flow from warehouse to the stores for five divisions worldwi
de.
* Effected store forecasts based on sales trends, service levels, promotions, an
d exceptions.
* Brandished distribution of discontinued and/or end-of-season merchandise, effe
ctively liquidating the inventory
* Maximized region inventory investment by location through stock balancing in a
timely replenishment.
 EDUCATION
City College of San Francisco, San Francisco, California Court Reporting toward
a California CSA License
College of San Mateo, San Mateo, California General courses
Macomb Community College, Warren, Michigan Mathematics courses