-Led the execution of corrugate shipper display programs for the Lowe's/Petco partnership, delivering 5,000 displays to 1,700 Lowe's stores on time and achieving annual savings of $100K.-Managed a 500+ SKU packaging project for Petco's Canadian customer, creating a time and action calendar and delegating tasks to team members, resulting in $15K savings through resourcing translation services.-Negotiated and delivered $1.6M in sales to Petco's Canadian customer, achieving a 95% on-time shipment rate from overseas suppliers.-Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for training and onboarding new team members.-Oversaw inventory management for pet food items, aligning vendor orders with customer forecasts to minimize the risk of expiring inventory.

-Partnered closely with cross-functional team members and vendors to execute the brand vision while achieving margin plans through effective negotiation and cost engineering.-Executeed to the overall sourcing strategy and supplier matrix through vendor allocation, cost negotiations and timeline management of the product. -Managed the day-to-day vendor communication to resolve production issues, ensure timely approvals and maintain deliveries. Worked closely with Logistics to ensure on-time shipping.-Consulted with design in consideration of alternative production or sourcing options while maintaining design intent. -Transitioned a women's workwear brand from domestic to international suppliers, resulting in $1.5M annual savings while maintaining design integrity and improving product quality.-Sourced new fabric options for a women's activewear program, saving $360K annually.Implemented cost-saving measures for The Limited label through dual sourcing, fabric consolidation, and reservations, saving $85K annually.-Successfully trained and developed direct reports, fostering a high-performing team environment.

-Served as key liason for day-to-day operations with vendors, design and merchandising while ensuing product commitments were placed on time per the required time and action calendars.-Ensured all details of the product were finalized in accordance with the execution requirements, and tracked/reported those product stages against target milestones.-Negotiated time and action with the vendor as well as costing on new product, and re-negotiations on repeat programs. Quantified cost savings and presented to leadership.-Identified opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies in sourcing and worked with the sourcing manager to recommend alternative opportunities in cross development/sourcing.-Traveled to Guatemala to assist with the onboarding of a key t-shirt vendor. Toured production facilities and built relationships with vendor partners. -Achieved $300K in savings by dual sourcing a core knit tee program.-Partnered with the sourcing team to develop a cost-reduction process for lab dips, resulting in $1M annual savings.

-Communicated daily with overseas vendors, ensuring accuracy within design tech packs.-Requested costing and time and action calendars from vendors- reviewed with manager.-Discussed early commits or high costs during milestone meetings. -Maintained vendor tracking charts and owned all data entry.

-Assisted Merchant and Director in assorting a balanced jewelry line by silhouette and price point. Used prior boutique experience to add value regarding product. -$100 Million Business-Understood the target customer through frequent boutique visits to learn about the customer’s wants and needs. Participated in monthly conference calls with Regional Store Managers for feedback.-Trained Assistant Merchant with prior merchandising knowledge and experience.-Prepared and analyzed Monday Business Reports. Presented top-selling collections to cross-functional team members at weekly Business Review meetings—speaking to dollar volume and productivity. -Reacted quickly to opportunities to drive more sales.-Built relationships with cross-functional teams through effective collaboration.-Maintained and organized all jewelry samples. Owned sample accuracy and handoff with visual for store sets. Updated assortment sheets daily with the most up to date and accurate information.

-Created and maintained all of the department’s purchase orders. Ensured accuracy for all attributes.-Prepared and maintained sales reports for weekly Monday Business Review meetings. -Completed numerous competitive shopping analyses.-Provided effective support and assistance to cross-functional team processes. -Assisted Merchant in creating a compelling line with the Chico’s customer in mind. -Organized and managed all samples. Created and maintained assortment sheets.

-12 week corporate training program-Classroom and on-the-job training-Presented case study project to senior leadership-Participated in round table discussions with members of executive committee