Support the execution of financial strategies and key event plans for category team by modeling, analyzing, and evaluating the impact of key variables (for example, seasonal events, assortment mix, market dynamics) on subcategory performance and risk exposure.Create and execute financial plans for merchandise category by building partnerships with cross-functional specialists (for example, Merchandising, Replenishment); preparing, revising, and executing subcategory and unit level budgets (for example, sales, markdowns, receipts), seasonal buy plans, and line review financials; creating plans and quantity decisions that meet budgeted goals for sales, profit, stock keeping units (SKUs), and inventory performance; determining item and club feature quantities; conducting analyses to identify business drivers and levers; communicating plans to key stakeholders; and participating in planning and open-to-buy meetings.Support category team profit and loss (P&L) and financial forecasting by calculating and annual, monthly, weekly, and daily financial projections based on actual results; preparing financial analyses and reports (for example, two-year historical sales trends, seasonality charts) to understand and explain business trends and performance; preparing and analyzing new item and merchandise line financial reviews (for example, forecastedcategory assortment); providing insight on how key data inputs are used in inventory and margin forecasts, decision-making, and month-end recaps.collaborating with the Pricing team to prepare and recommend markdown actions; maintaining markdown action item list; partnering with merchants and Replenishment to present short and long-term planning activities and financial forecasts; producing and communicating sell-through and item indexing; identifying and addressing liability issues; evaluating markdown impact to category profitability; and developing plans for high-risk merchandise

Support the development of the marketing and cooperative advertising budgets by tracking marketing spending to budget; managing purchase orders and invoices; reconciling irregularities within the budget; collaborating with internal stakeholders to prioritize budget needs; using financial data to identify budget trends; and consulting with Finance to manage budget reporting Manage marketing projects and initiatives by developing project plans to complete initiatives; collaborating with cross-functional teams (for example, Merchandising, Operations) to identify marketing opportunities; making recommendations to Marketing leadership on project strategy; developing project timelines, priorities, and processes; reviewing and ensuring project plan is aligned with marketing strategy; facilitating creative briefings with key stakeholders; coordinating with internal and external creative teams to develop concise, relevant, and on-brand marketing program elements; analyzing retail link information, panel data, trend data, and other relevant data sources to monitor, evaluate, and report project performance; analyzing and interpreting sales, panel data, member insights, and competitive analysis; identifying relevant supplier and syndicated research to investigate marketing trends and competitor plans; developing competitor review synopsis for leadership; analyzing and interpreting results and return on investment (ROI) of marketing initiatives; developing communication materials; and communicating to key cross-functional departmental leadership (for example, Operations, Merchandising, In Club Experience, Legal).

Communicated with Home Office and Field Operations regarding projects and processes required to drive membership strategies. Met with business leaders in multiple functional areas to provide status updates and reports on membership initiatives; ensured timely communication regarding procedures, processes, tools, and resources were conveyed to business partners; approved marketing materials and provided communication to ensure operational alignment; reviewed performance of initiatives to determine return on investment (ROI).Developed initiatives to enhance membership acquisition and retention by piloting processes to identify areas to engage the member and to improve business performance; reviewed outcomes from pilot to make appropriate adjustments to initiatives; followed up and tracked progress of initiatives. Partnered with cross-functional teams (for example, Tax, Legal, Operations) to identify potential risks that could have affected membership processes by gaining understanding of membership operational environment; evaluated changes in regulations and determined business impact; analyzed financial and operational risks that could have impacted the business; implemented processes to address legal risks; and communicated the business impact to leadership to support compliance.

Built and maintained high-volume member relationships by analyzing member buying patterns; proactively monitoring and addressing potential concerns; consulting with member to address escalated issues; and providing high-quality member service.Developed, recommended, and implemented business plans and tactics that supported member satisfaction and member retention. collaborated with internal and external business partners utilizing statistical data analysis to validate plans.Resolved non-routine, escalated member issues by collaborating with cross-functional business partners (for example, buyers, merchants) to identify cause of problems and potential solutions; addressing member complaints, concerns, and questions; and troubleshooting problems and providing feedback to members.

Monitored critical store and club systems were functioning without fault in domestic as well as international sites that included North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Engaged appropriate parties when necessary to solve any escalated issues that included down point of sales, down smart systems, down pharmacies, and in store/club network issues.Worked extensively with Remedy to document troubleshooting and solutions to issues that arose.Assisted store/club associates with system applications such as Mtracks, Task Management, and Pharmacy Connexus.Collaborated with store planning to assist field store planners in getting both Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations ready for grand opening.