Ashlee Breton
Demand Planner | Nashville, Tennessee
Professional Overview
Ashlee Breton is an experienced demand planning and supply chain professional with a proven track record of driving operational efficiency and optimizing inventory management strategies. As a Demand Planner at Mars, she leverages her expertise in forecasting, inventory control, and data analysis to ensure the company's products are available to meet customer demand.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As a Demand Planner at Mars, Ashlee is responsible for developing and implementing demand forecasting models to accurately predict sales volumes and inventory requirements. She collaborates cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and production teams to align supply with demand, mitigate risk, and optimize working capital. Ashlee's analytical approach and strong problem-solving skills have enabled her to identify opportunities for process improvements, leading to increased forecast accuracy and reduced inventory carrying costs.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Ashlee held various planning and supply chain positions, including Inventory Manager at GovX, Headwear Buyer at Ahead USA, Category Manager at Wayfair, and roles of increasing responsibility at The TJX Companies, Inc. Her diverse experience across retail, e-commerce, and manufacturing industries has equipped her with a well-rounded understanding of demand planning best practices and supply chain optimization strategies.
Academic Background
Ashlee holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Supply Chain Management from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she graduated with honors.
Areas of Expertise
- Demand forecasting and planning
- Inventory management and optimization
- Supply chain analytics and process improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
- Data-driven decision making and problem-solving
Professional Impact
At Mars, Ashlee has implemented new forecasting models and analytical tools, leading to a 12% improvement in forecast accuracy and a 15% reduction in inventory carrying costs. Her contributions have been recognized by the company's leadership, and she has been instrumental in driving operational excellence within the demand planning function.
Conclusion
With her extensive experience, analytical capabilities, and cross-functional expertise, Ashlee Breton is a proven demand planning professional who consistently delivers tangible business impact. She is committed to driving continuous improvement and is poised to make significant contributions to the success of Mars and its customers.
