FORWARD TOGETHER

Johan Hoover

VP, Allocation and Replenishment

Big Lots

With nearly 25 years’ experience in retail buying, planning, allocation and replenishment, Johan understands the need for organizations to stay nimble. As VP, Allocation and Replenishment at Big Lots, he has spent the last two years leading his talented team through process, organizational, and system changes to position for the future.

Speaking in:

Thursday

January 21

1:00 pm–1:30 pm
EST

Automated and adaptive supply chain planning: Big Lots’ successful forecasting and replenishment transformation produced by RELEX solutions

With over 1,400 stores across the US and approximately $6 billion in sales, omnichannel operations, and a highly varied assortment ranging from furniture to food, flexible supply chain management is essential for Big Lots. Currently, a highly efficient team manages end-to-end forecasting and replenishment. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the team has successfully handled both demand surges and… Read more