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Chicago, Il, Us

Supported Inventory Control, Fulfillment, and Service Experience across 10 Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack Stores. Influenced and guided store teams towards company vision and outcomes in correlation to key business strategies. Managed change and business readiness capabilities across key functions. Identified opportunities to improve results while partnering with store and regional leaders on root cause and plan of action. Focused on continuous improvement and optimization of standards to improve… Show more Supported Inventory Control, Fulfillment, and Service Experience across 10 Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack Stores. Influenced and guided store teams towards company vision and outcomes in correlation to key business strategies. Managed change and business readiness capabilities across key functions. Identified opportunities to improve results while partnering with store and regional leaders on root cause and plan of action. Focused on continuous improvement and optimization of standards to improve efficiency and execution. Show less

Supported operational strategy and business objectives across Supply Chain, Customer Service, Store Logistics, Alterations, Building Facilities, and Loss Prevention programs. Cohesive partnership with executive leadership to deliver operationally on company strategy and initiatives. Evaluated performance and budget for each operational program, adjusted strategies and execution tactics for sustainable success.

Supported Supply Chain, Transportation, Supply Sourcing, Facilities and Loss Prevention Programs. Defined areas of improvement and developed strong relationships with cross-functional partners on long term strategy. Primary liaison to Nordstrom for Fulfillment Operations - responsible for KPI's, all process & systems requirements to support business and process improvement opportunities.

Assisted in support of 4 Managers & 250+ employees across fulfillment, returns, receiving, and inventory operation. Improved efficiencies through continuous improvement initiatives and team motivation. Created tracking systems for supply usage and labor management to increase efficiencies. Outlined creation of operational KPI's that provided visibility to enable process improvement opportunities. Transitioned full operation to Nordstrom Fulfillment Center, serving as key partner and advisor… Show more Assisted in support of 4 Managers & 250+ employees across fulfillment, returns, receiving, and inventory operation. Improved efficiencies through continuous improvement initiatives and team motivation. Created tracking systems for supply usage and labor management to increase efficiencies. Outlined creation of operational KPI's that provided visibility to enable process improvement opportunities. Transitioned full operation to Nordstrom Fulfillment Center, serving as key partner and advisor through two implementation phases. Show less

Managed execution of daily fulfillment processing, focusing on continuous improvement/lean activities to increase output and accuracy. Supported team of 6 supervisors and over 80 associates. Designed performance metric system that tracked individual and team production leading to 30% efficiency gain. Developed & executed hiring plans to support rapid company growth.

Chicago, Il

Managed 550k+ annual order fulfillment operation in a fast-growing, startup environment. Supported core team of 20, and upwards of 70 during quarterly peaks periods. Developed an accountability program that tracked individual & team KPI's while identifying opportunities that led to 18+% increase in fulfillment productivity. Drove transition and implementation of a third-party Warehouse Management System. Relocated fulfillment and distribution center into a 5x larger facility. Motivated and… Show more Managed 550k+ annual order fulfillment operation in a fast-growing, startup environment. Supported core team of 20, and upwards of 70 during quarterly peaks periods. Developed an accountability program that tracked individual & team KPI's while identifying opportunities that led to 18+% increase in fulfillment productivity. Drove transition and implementation of a third-party Warehouse Management System. Relocated fulfillment and distribution center into a 5x larger facility. Motivated and developed staff that led to growth opportunities within the company. Show less

Chicago, Il

Fulfilled orders while consistently achieving individual and team goals. Took initiative on identifying process improvement opportunities that led to efficiency gains and ability to scale operation. Team leader during peak periods where volume and staff increased by 20%.