David Taylor Email & Phone Number

Beaverton, Or

As the Business Execution Director for Supply Chain Innovation I am working to align program leads and their sponsors on work to enhance capabilities and processes while informing senior leadership from across the supply chain and supporting functions on progress and support needed. As part of the PMO, I help in facilitating sustainable business transition processes across the North America Supply Chain project portfolio; specifically, in demand and supply management and marketplace operations functions while partnering closely with our distribution centers. I am responsible for aligning functional business leaders on end-to-end execution plans by driving a review and alignment process that ensures functional plans are on target to meet overall project plans. This will help lead implementation of smooth and coordinated movement of inventory helping to avoid impact at retail (by synchronizing the transition with business seasonality). Facilitation of cross-functional business leader discussions addressing transition milestones and ensuring priorities align and business readiness addressed. Operating as an agile leader, I bring vision and structure yet retain an ability to remain flexible and pivot quickly. Utilizing my leadership and communication skills and ability to influence and develop consensus across multiple functions I help to lead flawless and timely project results.

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

As the North America Marketplace Operations Director I am providing leadership and strategic direction in support of the North America strategic sales and supply chain plans. Leading a team of five direct reports and overall a team of 35 that is responsible for the Marketplace Operations Fulfillment accountabilities with focus on monthly, quarterly and fiscal year financial forecasts. I also drive our strategy and operational excellence in areas such as Category, Launch, quick strike, and League & Licensed. I also participate in and/or lead key strategic initiatives in our division such as Delivery Precision, Network Strategy, In Season Response and Marketplace 2020. Key partners include Sales and Operations teams, Supply Chain Logistics and our Distribution centers creating win-win solutions that meet Nike’s needs while driving a premium customer experience. As Director of this area, I am Creating and driving strategic priorities; tracking results; and analysis of business performance against priorities to maximize profitability, productivity and business growth while developing constructive and positive relationships with Nike partners that drive results. . In addition, I am accountable for the overall leadership and people management of Marketplace Operations, including human resource planning, proactively recruiting and hiring top talent, training and development, managing performance, rewards and recognition programs, succession and career planning, coaching and counseling.

Team leader of Strategic Accounts for Nike North America. Ensuring seamless order flow for our customers through improved processes and policies. With organizational ties to NA Sales and NA Supply Chain, responsible for the order management across all distribution models and order types. Leading the team in operational excellence and developing talent to support the growth of Nike. Inc.

Beaverton, Or

Part of the supply Chain Innovation organization, will be coordinating the cross functional integration of the Hurley business as lead for the North America geography. Work includes; development of a resource plan, define and request resource skill sets, internal and external, Working with project sponsors and customers to define business benefits, requirements, and project scope. Manage change control against scope and it's impact on time, cost, and quality. Define the project schedule, manage task assignments, and track work against the schedule. this includes integrating the company mission into projects; lead in key initiatives, programs, or products with moderate to wide visibility.

Subject matter expert on DC operations relating to order flow and DC processes to maintain service level commitments to customers. working cross functionally with Inbound Deliver, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, S&OP to influence new capabilities within DC expansion.

Fulfillment Manager, responsible for managing team of analysts providing monthly forecasting of DC shipments of customer orders for North America (US-Canada). Driving process excellence in order management behavior and DC operations to support order flow end to end within the Supply Chain.

Allocations Manager for Nike Retail, Men's FW, Apparel and Equipment. Forecasting of order flow for DC and financial planning targets.

Managed team of 5 analysts across 200+ vendor base flowing both consigned and purchased inventory. Worked with 3rd party distribution center to optimize costs and reporting visibility

Portland, Oregon Area

Serviced national corporate and agency client base, interacting in individual and group presentations. Identified, targeted and marketed to new business segments previously not served by the company. Maintained production follow through to provide timely fulfillment of client orders. Restructured pricing and sales policies to adhere to industry professional guidelines.

San Francisco Bay Area

Managed five stores operations, strategically planning all aspects of department including product selection, inventory control and stock balancing. Developed sales promotions and determined price positioning. Established creative client/vendor relationships via open communication and negotiations. Trained and developed five department managers and supporting staff of up to 20, with success in motivating both individuals and teams. Responsible for staffing and training of Sales Associates, department merchandising, inventory control and restocking. Daily interaction with the buying office regarding sales goals and departmental issues.

Bs Political Science

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