Amanda Wild

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Senior Category Strategy and Product Development Manager - Private Brand Grocery @ Sprouts Farmers Market
Scottsdale, AZ, US
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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, United States
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About Amanda Wild

Highly motivated and results-driven executive with proven success in driving revenue growth for retail/wholesale leaders. Extensive business acumen in product/category management, development/sourcing/procurement, buying, financial planning, supply chain management, and speed-to-market/PLM implementation across a wide range of complex products. Leverage strengths of quickly mastering new product categories, strategic planning, building strong partnerships and developing staff.

Amanda Wild's Current Company Details
Sprouts Farmers Market

Sprouts Farmers Market

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Senior Category Strategy and Product Development Manager - Private Brand Grocery
Scottsdale, AZ, US
Website:
sprouts.com
Employees:
13854
Amanda Wild Work Experience Details
  • Sprouts Farmers Market
    Senior Category Strategy And Product Development Manager - Private Brand Grocery
    Sprouts Farmers Market
    Scottsdale, Az, Us
  • Albertsons Companies
    Category Development & Innovation Manager -Own Brands Beverages & Candy
    Albertsons Companies Jun 2023 - Present
    Boise, Idaho, Us
  • Sprouts Farmers Market
    Senior Category Strategy & Product Development Manager - Private Brand Grocery
    Sprouts Farmers Market Dec 2021 - May 2023
    Phoenix, Arizona, Us
    • Drove entire shelf-stable Grocery private label development across 45 categories & 150+ suppliers• Successfully pivoted through global supply chain barriers to deliver 2022 sales +8% LY & $3M in cost savings• Deployed speed-to-market solution to secure new core sugar assortment for Q4 2022 seasonal sales peak
  • Nestlé Purina North America
    Purina Category Manager (Cpg)- Top Pet Specialty Accounts
    Nestlé Purina North America Jul 2018 - Jul 2021
    St. Louis, Mo, Us
    •. Exceeded 2020 & 2019 financial goals via assortment optimization & expanded distribution. •. Led category market insight analysis & recommendations for top pet retailers to excel.•. Fostered strong teams, communication & alignment with internal/external key stakeholders/direct reports.
  • Petsmart
    Senior Product & Sourcing Manager- Consumables Private Label Brands
    Petsmart May 2016 - Jul 2018
    Phoenix, Arizona, Us
    • Grew 2017 sales $150M, +10% LY with margins outpacing department results +600 basis points.• Successfully spearheaded CEO key corporate initiative for entirely new in-store business concept.• Led multiple brands/accounts in product management, sourcing, specs, claims and packaging.• Formulated product strategies, conducted RFQ negotiations and led production/supply chain. • Strategically reduced 40+ suppliers to 20 and leveraged raw materials/production cost savings.• Initiated standardized product management calendar and alignment with key stakeholders.• Fostered strong teams, communication and alignment with internal/external cross-functional teams.• Selected for leadership team to pilot new software for product development and sourcing.• Developed, managed, coached and promoted direct reports.
  • Petsmart
    Product Manager – Haba / Solutions Proprietary Brands And International Sourcing
    Petsmart Feb 2014 - May 2016
    Phoenix, Arizona, Us
    • Drove $250M sales,+24% LY in high volume Healthcare, Beauty/Grooming & Waste Solutions• Captured $40M in cost savings by conducting reverse auction bids with direct suppliers.  • Leveraged strong analytical skill set to develop corporate cost savings tracking tool for EVP.• Spearheaded complex brand/product/formulation/packaging re-launches for 4 brands, 500 SKUs.• Led end-to-end product management, delivered best-in-class innovation and drove cost savings.• Fostered strong partnerships with external vendors, licensors and key internal stakeholders.
  • Petsmart
    Product/Brand Manager - Martha Stewart Pets Exclusive Brand
    Petsmart May 2011 - Jan 2014
    Phoenix, Arizona, Us
    • Drove sales growth +$21M LY, +23% LY and gross margin +500 basis points LY.  • Solely managed $70M Martha Stewart Pets account from strategic planning to product development/ sourcing for 3 companies: Martha Stewart (MSLO), licensee and 9 PetSmart Buyers.   • Championed 2014 PetSmart/MSLO direct licensing partnership, contract negotiations, quarterly brand strategies, end-to-end product development/sourcing for 17 classifications, +800 SKUs. • Developed, managed and promoted direct reports.
  • Macy'S Merchandising Group
    Product Manager, Giani Bernini Private Label Handbags
    Macy'S Merchandising Group Jan 2010 - Apr 2011
    New York, Ny, Us
    • Led #1 private label Handbag and Small Leather Goods brand at Macy’s; $55M sales, +10% LY. • Formulated all financial and assortment account plans, OTB, product development and sourcing.• Successfully negotiated 60% guaranteed gross margin with vendor partners.• Presented quarterly brand & product strategies to MMG President, leadership and key accounts.
  • Macy'S Merchandising Group
    Speed To Market Project Manager - Product Lifecycle Management
    Macy'S Merchandising Group Dec 2008 - Jan 2010
    New York, Ny, Us
    • 1 of 5 selected for President’s leadership team to launch new speed-to-market (S2M) process.• Trained and taught classes for 200+ executives on new S2M processes, systems, and strategies.• Leveraged creative problem-solving skills to eliminate barriers and drive change management.• Managed and promoted Associate Project Manager.
  • Macy'S Merchandising Group
    Brand Manager - Rtw Charter Club Private Brand
    Macy'S Merchandising Group Mar 2004 - Dec 2008
    New York, Ny, Us
    • Planned $400M+ brand top down/bottom up financials, developed and presented key strategies. • Built seasonal/quarterly/monthly assortments by volume clusters across 7 operating Divisions. • 2006 Top Performer & President’s Award team recipient: sales +2% PL, +100 basis points margin.• Launched Charter Club brand in acquired May Company divisions, wrote buys and trained Buyers. • Managed, coached and promoted two Associate Brand Managers.
  • Macy'S Merchandising Group
    Strategic Financial Planning Manager - Home
    Macy'S Merchandising Group Sep 2002 - Feb 2004
    New York, Ny, Us
    • Devised long-range financial targets for $850M business, performed in-season statistical analysis, identified sales & inventory opportunities/ liabilities, and wrote topline seasonal strategies.• Surpassed 2003 annual financial plans; sales +2% PL, +4% LY and gross margin +100 basis points.• Presented EVP with financial proposal for new $40M Home Décor department launch.
  • Ralph Lauren
    Planning Manager - Home Division
    Ralph Lauren Jul 2001 - Sep 2002
    New York, Us
    • Led $45M Home Division’s financial planning, open-to-buy and presented assortment strategies.• Exceeded Spring 2002 planned sales (+$3M), gross margin dollars (+$1.8M) and turnover.• Spearheaded new receipt flow process that reduced unproductive inventory levels by $1M.
  • Target
    Buyer - Home Decor Tabletop
    Target Apr 1999 - May 2001
    Minneapolis, Mn, Us
    • Managed $60M Glassware and Flatware businesses via strategic financial planning, buying, product development, advertising, packaging, signage, and inventory management.• Surpassed 1999 annual sales plan at $60M sales, +13% LY and gross margin +200 basis points.• 1999 Golden Contribution Team Award recipient, Home Décor.• Created successful Holiday build strategy to maximize Millennium glassware: +21% LY comp sales.
  • Target
    Senior Business Analyst, Business Analyst, Executive Trainee- Electronics Division - Video Games
    Target Jun 1997 - Apr 1999
    Minneapolis, Mn, Us
    • Solely managed inventory planning and allocation for $500M+ business / #1 volume classification.• Director's Award recipient for Video Games Holiday Execution Summit.• Annual Company Sales & Turnover Awards, Video Electronics.• Selected for Executive Training Program college recruitment & IU Career Day speaker.

Amanda Wild Skills

Retail Product Development Management Trend Analysis Strategic Planning Inventory Management Forecasting Brand Management Apparel Project Management Assortment Sales Visual Merchandising Marketing Strategy Fashion Private Label Change Management

Amanda Wild Education Details

  • Indiana University Bloomington
    Indiana University Bloomington
    Honors Division
  • Texas A&M University
    Texas A&M University
    Food Science & Extrusion Production Methods

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Amanda Wild works for Sprouts Farmers Market

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Amanda Wild attended Indiana University Bloomington, Texas A&m University.

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Amanda Wild has skills like Retail, Product Development, Management, Trend Analysis, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Brand Management, Apparel, Project Management, Assortment, Sales.

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