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Vancouver, Canada Area

Develop business intelligence through process and cost/benefit modeling to facilitate complex decision-making, and the design and implementation of business improvement projects. This includes planning and leading: internal process analysis, TLCC modelling, benefit valuation, decision analytics and change project design and implementation.

Toronto, Canada Area

Led the Assortment Optimization and Space Planning pillar for Sobeys Category Management. Initiatives included: development of a national assortment optimization strategy as well as the implementation of a more strategic and detailed product hierarchy.

Toronto, Canada Area

Utilizing project management techniques, process improvement methodologies and strategic frameworks, developed and implemented "best in class" category management solutions. Initiatives included: managing a price optimization project for the Atlantic Region; leading the training and education of category managers nationally in governance reports to improve.

Toronto, Canada Area

Using continuous improvement and strategic frameworks, was accountable for developing strategic and sustainable solutions for Sobeys nationally. Responsible for leading the development of new optimized and harmonized business processes; primarily for the Merchandising, Category Management, Operations and Finance divisions. Projects included the.

Responsible for leading the development and implementation of new solutions, frameworks, strategies, and processes for supporting Canadian Tire’s merchandising vendors. Responsible for leading multiple divisions at many organizational levels (Analyst to SVP) through different elements to ensure alignment. Elements / workstreams include Contract Management.

Operate as an “internal consultant” to the marketing/merchandising divisions of Canadian Tire to develop long term business strategies. Leading a team in conducting an in-depth analysis in a key retail business area (including market, competition, consumer and internal financials/operations metrics) to develop strategic recommendations to significantly.

Member of an organizational group mandated to provide project management and consulting services to key initiatives deemed as priority by the retail organization, specifically within Marketing, Merchandising and Store Operations. Managed multiple projects (from investigation to design through to developing implementation strategies and plans) concurrently.

Developed a new role to track, analyze and document process improvement opportunities for the merchandising and marketing teams within the organization.

Analysed, recommended and executed category changes within Lawn and Garden categories. Performed sales, margin and sales analysis to ensure growth within these categories.

Managed the replenishment and inventory control for both fresh and frozen meat categories including creating and managing forecasts, purchase orders and warehouse inventory.

Conducted sales, margin and shrink analysis for produce and meat categories while forecasting and shipping inventory to all Ontario Maxi & Co. stores.