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Greater Boston

• Provide oversight of the Apparel & Accessories and Home pyramids, managing approximately 1200 vendors and offering support to 135 Inventory Analysts, while also offering hands-on tactical support to suppliers, inventory management, and supply chain teams to achieve collective operational objectives and implement strategies to enhance supplier performance across key operational metrics • Cultivate strong partnerships with suppliers to devise innovative routines and collaborative capabilities, while also developing and executing strategies to elevate supplier performance across critical operational metrics, optimizing order fulfillment processes, and enhancing guest experiences• Regularly dissect performance data to pinpoint underlying causes of supplier-driven defects, leveraging advanced analytics to identify improvement opportunities, and catalyze continuous enhancement initiatives within Target's supply chain

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Contributed to driving $868M in sales revenue for Wild Fable, achieving a +4% Comp, +$13.5M to plan, and a GM% of 49.3% during FY23 while driving record-breaking months from Aug – Nov, with Aug alone generating $91M in sales and $22.7M in weekly sales, representing the largest August in Wild Fable’s history along with the largest Apparel Front-of-Store moment• Significantly enhanced inventory availability by 18.6% across the digital fulfillment platform, achieved through diligent maintenance of a clean, active digital catalog, guaranteeing an optimal digital experience for guests. Successfully lowered the Ship OOS % to 0.7% this year, a substantial decrease from 19.3% last year. Maintained Active Item Purchasability across all categories consistently above 90%, surpassing the targeted goal of 78%• Initiated strategic discussions with the Planning and Merchandising teams to maintain a 6 WOS for T#1 purchase orders for TFCs, strategically improving inventory positioning for online unique (ONLU) and crossover items. This optimization contributes to cost efficiency in fulfilling online orders for our guests, aligning with our commitment to delivering a Best-in-Class Guest Experience while addressing the complexities of our extensive Omnichannel fulfillment network and store network. Achieved significant growth in digital penetration with a year-over-year increase from 8% to 9%, with positive comps observed in both digital at +13% and in-store at +2%• Assumed the responsibility of representing the YC division within Inventory Management as the Sr. Manager was promoted: co-led weekly business reviews for leadership and roundtable partners, maintained consistent communication through weekly priority emails to keep seven inventory analysts well-informed and aligned with critical business priorities, and served as the primary point of contact for addressing key business concerns as they arose

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• MA SME (Subject Matter Expert) • Managed 30+ vendors and over 1000+ products, while continuously conducting comprehensive market analysis and evaluating industry trends to provide strategic business recommendations on assortment planning, pricing strategies, promotional activities, customer experience, and vendor management• Strategically identified and established new vendor partnerships to enhance the category’s product and service offerings, while maintaining a competitive edge in the market• Successfully led multiple cross-functional projects to ensure timely and accurate execution of the category's receipt plan, resulting in the achievement of vendor funding and significant revenue growth during critical drive times• Collaborated with vendors to strategize on product offerings, pricing, and promotional plans aligned with category strategy to execute tactical activities for promotional and pricing management

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Processed and accurately recorded approximately 500 scholarship and loan financial aid checks daily, ensuring timely disbursement of funds to eligible student recipients and compliance with regulatory requirements• Developed and maintained effective record-keeping systems to accurately track and report financial aid disbursements, using Excel spreadsheets and other financial management tools• Demonstrated proficiency in financial analysis and accounting principles, retrieving financial entries from PeopleSoft and internal Finance Unit log to reconcile account balances and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Successfully increased member engagement by 50% by drafting weekly newsletters to promote BAM's upcoming events and student opportunities • Maintained accurate records for approximately 100 members and corporate sponsor financial records within the Google Drive account, ensuring data integrity and easy access to critical information• Documented detailed minutes during events and weekly board meetings, capturing important discussions, decisions, and action items for future reference

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Played a key role in fostering a positive community presence for the organization by implementing impactful media and communications strategies in collaboration with team members• Acted as the primary communicator for over 1000 student-led groups, both within and outside the University of Minnesota, facilitating effective communication channels and outreach efforts• Proactively addressed any issues pertaining to the overall professional performance of the board, ensuring smooth operations and accountability

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Analyzed nine distinct demographic behaviors across temporal and spatial dimensions utilizing a range of IF, COUNTIF, and SUMIF statements• Conducted comparative research, integrated data from diverse sources, and evaluated individual behaviors within family and community context

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting And Finance

Activities and Societies: Business Association of Multicultural Students, Philippine Student AssociationDean's List Jeanne M. Voigt.

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