Taylor Collins

• Manage inventory strategy for Stock Cabinets & Countertops supporting approximately $2.4B in annual sales and 2.4M inventory units across Lowe's network of 1,700+ stores and 50+ distribution facilities.
• Develop inventory segmentation, assortment, and replenishment strategies that balance customer service, inventory productivity, and financial objectives.
• Partner with Merchandising, Sourcing, Transportation, Distribution, Ecommerce, and vendor partners to align inventory investments with sales and assortment strategies.
• Lead end-to-end execution for product launches, assortment changes, replenishment setup, buy plans, system configuration, and inventory transitions.
• Support promotional events, seasonal assortment shifts, forecasting, and inventory pipeline management to improve product availability and sales performance.
• Analyze inventory trends and business performance to identify opportunities that improve in-stock rates while optimizing working capital.

• Executed replenishment strategies for the Insulation and Ladders categories, supporting approximately $1.2B in annual sales and 24.8M inventory units across Lowe's network.
• Earned a CEO Letter of Recognition for outstanding execution during a complex enterprise-wide RESET initiative.
• Maintained 95%+ TSPM while supporting vendor transitions, promotional events, assortment changes, and inventory optimization initiatives.
• Selected to represent the organization on the IRP Voice Team, providing feedback on process improvements and planning initiatives.
• Mentored inventory specialists while partnering closely with merchandising and vendor teams to improve inventory execution.

Senior Allocation Analyst | August 2024 – October 2024

Senior Allocation Analyst in Training | April 2024 – July 2024

Allocation Analyst I | September 2023 – March 2024

• Promoted through three roles within one year, advancing from Allocation Analyst I to Senior Allocation Analyst based on strong analytical performance and strategic inventory planning.
• Led monthly allocation strategies and optimized store-level inventory using sales trends, performance metrics, and regional demand to maximize inventory productivity across apparel and accessories.
• Partnered with Merchandising to analyze assortment plans, manage replenishment, and align inventory with planned receipts and in-season business performance.
• Conducted detailed store- and style-level analysis to identify opportunities, mitigate inventory risks, and provide actionable recommendations that supported sales and margin performance.

• Transitioned to a part-time role while advancing into corporate inventory planning, maintaining an active connection to the Coach brand and luxury customer.
• Supported seasonal product launches, merchandising initiatives, inventory execution, and peak-volume selling periods while delivering an elevated client experience.

• Led daily operations for a luxury retail environment, driving sales performance, inventory execution, visual merchandising, and an elevated client experience.
• Coached and developed associates while partnering with leadership to execute brand initiatives, seasonal product launches, and operational priorities.
• Traveled throughout the Mid-Atlantic region to train and develop store leaders, support new store openings, and share operational best practices.
• Directed visual merchandising, floor sets, and seasonal product presentations to uphold brand standards and maximize sales opportunities.
• Consistently ranked among top-performing sales leaders through clienteling, relationship building, and personalized luxury service.

• Supported luxury denim launches and seasonal assortment transitions while delivering elevated client experiences.
• Assisted with rollout of clienteling initiatives and digital engagement programs to strengthen customer loyalty.
• Executed visual merchandising standards and partnered with leadership to support sales and brand presentation.