Allan Chabon
About Allan Chabon
Allan Chabon is a Merchandise Planner with expertise in strategic supply chain and retail planning. He has a strong background in data analytics and has held various roles in merchandise planning and allocation across multiple companies.
Work at LL Flooring
Allan Chabon has been employed as a Merchandise Planner at LL Flooring since 2020. In this role, he focuses on strategic supply chain management, retail planning, and forecasting. His responsibilities include developing monthly and forward-looking sales and margin financial forecasts that align with corporate objectives and merchandising initiatives. Chabon utilizes advanced data extraction and scrubbing techniques to conduct business and trend analysis, contributing to the company's operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Retail Planning
Prior to his current position, Allan Chabon worked at PetPeople as a Retail Planning, Allocation, and Process Analyst from 2018 to 2020. His role involved analyzing retail data and optimizing allocation processes. Before that, he held multiple positions at Cato Corporation, including Director of Merchandise Planning & Allocation Business Development from 2014 to 2017, and Manager of Merchandise Planning and Inventory Control from 2002 to 2014. He also served as a Senior Merchandise Planner at Cato Corporation from 1999 to 2002.
Education and Expertise
Allan Chabon holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer & Information Sciences from The Ohio State University. He further enhanced his skill set by completing coursework in Data Analytics at General Assembly, focusing on tools such as Excel, SQL, and Tableau. His expertise encompasses strategic supply chain management, retail planning, omni-channel planning, and forecasting. Chabon is proficient in various Business Intelligence tools, including JDA Enterprise Planning, SAS Retail Planning, and SAP.
Skills in Data Analysis and Business Intelligence
Chabon possesses advanced proficiency in creating analytical tools using Microsoft Access and Excel. He is skilled in data extraction and scrubbing, which aids in conducting comprehensive business and trend analysis. His background includes experience with SQL, Tableau, and other Business Intelligence tools, allowing him to evaluate, design, and improve processes that contribute to long-term organizational value.
Leadership and Team Development
Allan Chabon has experience in cross-functional team leadership, team training, and mentoring. His roles have involved guiding teams to enhance their performance and achieve business objectives. His leadership skills are complemented by his extensive background in retail planning and allocation, which has equipped him to effectively manage and develop teams in various organizational settings.