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Vincent Fang

Planning Manager
Seven Hills

Summary

Ambitious Merchandise Planning Manager with 3 years leading organizational planning functions in support of overall business strategy and goal achievement. Knowledgeable industry veteran with background analyzing report data, controlling inventory and forecasting. Innovative with history crafting new strategies for planning process and tactics to boost sales.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Planning Manager

Mosaic Brands Ltd
10.2021 - Current
  • Spearheaded end-to-end merchandise planning strategies to balance inventory investment with sales performance, achieving a 5% improvement in turnover rates while aligning with $136M revenue targets and margin objectives.
  • Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration with Buying, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to forecast demand, curate high-performing product assortments, and maintain optimal stock levels across 25+ product categories.
  • Drove data-centric decision-making by analyzing historical sales trends, sell-through velocity, and regional performance, reducing excess inventory by 10% and improving stock covers.
  • Championed the integration of advanced inventory optimization tools (e.g. in house ERP and Excel) to streamline replenishment processes, cutting carrying costs by 4% and enhancing supply chain agility.
  • Delivered executive-level insights through comprehensive reporting, translating complex KPIs (GMROI, weeks of supply, spot covers) into actionable strategies for senior leadership.
  • Elevated forecast accuracy by 3% through predictive analytics (Power BI, Tableau) and scenario modeling, directly informing promotional calendars and seasonal buying strategies.
  • Influenced category-level P&L outcomes by presenting data-driven recommendations to C-suite stakeholders, resulting in a 10% increase in profitability for underperforming product lines.

Business Analyst

Lagardere Travel Retail Pacific
07.2018 - 09.2021

This is a hybrid role which is mainly responsible for transformation project prior to COVID and performing typical FP&A function post COVID

  • Led financial tracking and resource allocation for a major transformation project, ensuring alignment with business goals
  • Developed financial models to segregate transformation impact from baseline performance, supporting executive decision-making
  • Partnered with CFO to integrate transformation commitments into budgets, forecasting trends, and resolving financial issues
  • Delivered monthly P&L reviews, forecasts, and annual budgets, providing actionable insights to management

Management Accountant

Manpower Group
12.2016 - 06.2018
  • Streamlined reporting processes post-integration of two subsidiaries, reducing month-end closing from 6 to 3 days
  • Designed financial models for business performance analysis, aiding directors in SG&A control and gap analysis
  • Automated reporting tools using Excel macros and VBA, improving efficiency and decision-making
  • Prepared weekly forecasts, monthly business reviews, and annual budgets, delivering key financial insights to stakeholders

Finance Management Analyst

Accenture Australia
09.2015 - 11.2016
  • Developed project budgets, forecasts, and financial models, identifying risks and improving financial performance
  • Migrated CRM systems and improved AP/AR procedures, ensuring compliance with US GAAP

Assistant Accountant

Veeam Pty Ltd
11.2013 - 09.2015

· Managed end-to-end AP/AR processes, including reconciliations, tax compliance, and employee expense reviews

· Calculated quarterly rebates and monthly sales incentives, ensuring accurate financial reporting

Education

Master of Professional Accounting -

University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
07.2010 - 06.2012

CPA Australia -

Fully Qualified Certified Public Accountant
Sydney, NSW
07.2010 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Commerce -

Shanghai University
Shanghai
07.2006 - 06.2010

Skills

Team leadership & Coaching

Accomplishments

  • Successfully implemented transformational projects, improving financial performance and decision making.
  • Optimized inventory levels and improved supply chain efficiency as Merchandise Planning Manager.
  • Automated financial reporting, reducing month-end closing time by 50%.
  • Recovered $5M in aged debtors and streamlined billing processes at Accenture.
  • Developed innovative financial models and dashboards, enhancing business insights.
  • Reduced team size by 20% through workflow automation and process improvements while maintaining productivity. Manage a team of 4.
  • Facilitated key strategic initiatives as the primary communication link between the CEO and cross-functional teams.

Timeline

Planning Manager

Mosaic Brands Ltd
10.2021 - Current

Business Analyst

Lagardere Travel Retail Pacific
07.2018 - 09.2021

Management Accountant

Manpower Group
12.2016 - 06.2018

Finance Management Analyst

Accenture Australia
09.2015 - 11.2016

Assistant Accountant

Veeam Pty Ltd
11.2013 - 09.2015

Master of Professional Accounting -

University of New South Wales
07.2010 - 06.2012

CPA Australia -

Fully Qualified Certified Public Accountant
07.2010 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Commerce -

Shanghai University
07.2006 - 06.2010
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