Amy Weed
About Amy Weed
Amy Weed is a Senior Manager of Sales Forecasting and Demand Planning at Spectrum Brands, Inc., where she has worked since 2014. She has a strong background in customer marketing and extensive experience in managing demand planning and sales forecasting for a wide range of products across multiple countries.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Amy Weed has been serving as the Senior Manager of Sales Forecasting and Demand Planning at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since 2014. In this role, she is responsible for creating an integrated demand plan in both units and dollars, which is essential for financial and supply planning. Her work involves managing demand planning and sales forecasting for over 1,000 SKUs across more than 40 countries. Amy focuses on new product forecasting and promotional forecasting, which are critical components of the company's sales and operational planning processes.
Previous Experience in Sales and Marketing
Before joining Spectrum Brands, Amy Weed held several positions that contributed to her expertise in sales analytics and customer marketing. She worked at FRAM Group as the Manager of Sales Analytics & Pricing for one year in Danbury, CT, from 2011 to 2012. Following that, she was the Customer Marketing Manager for Snuggle & Cuddlesoft at Sun Products Corporation from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she spent five years at Honeywell CPG as the Manager of Sales Administration and briefly worked as a Team Lead in Process Integrity and Analysis at Honeywell in 2005.
Education and Expertise
Amy Weed holds a Master's degree from The New School for Social Research, which she completed from 1999 to 2001. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) between 1993 and 1997. Her educational background supports her strong focus on customer marketing and e-commerce, enhancing market presence and sales strategies. Amy is proficient in various software tools such as SAP APO, Salesforce.com, and Nielsen, which aid her in her current role.
Leadership and Team Development
In her current position, Amy demonstrates leadership in reporting and team development. She actively mentors colleagues to enhance their professional growth, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement. Her experience in managing demand planning and sales forecasting allows her to lead teams effectively, ensuring that they meet the company's objectives and contribute to its success.
Specialization in SKU Management
Amy Weed specializes in SKU rationalization and harmonization, which involves optimizing product offerings and inventory management. Her extensive experience in this area supports her role in enhancing the company's market strategies. She also focuses on new product forecasting and promotional forecasting, which are vital for aligning the company's sales and operational planning with market demands.