Jen Pace Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Lead on the Dell Global Optimization Project (how and where we purchase)
• Implemented global purchasing model vs purchase in US and ship overseas to save on VAT tax and customs time frame
• Category Lead on Project Beacon team (New Campus) RFP process and purchasing of all IT, AV, and Cabling for 3 buildings
• Worked on one year project for sale of a portion of the company to Bain Capital. Bifurcation of contracts as well as TSA and Assignments, splitting of license, Infrastructure and equipment entailing working through.
• Maintain vendor metrics, relationships, performance reporting, and KPI’s
• Maintain repository of agreements/contracts, vendor contacts and summaries

Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Purchase signage and graphics for stores for Seasonal, Appliances, Cabinets & Countertops, Kitchen Org, and Lawn & Garden lines of business
• Data collection, review and recommendations to manage PSM warehouse and fulfillment program
• Analyze data and track product vendor and merchant compliance and execution of consolidation program requirements
• Assist with defining systems and application business requirements to communicate needs to IT
• Collect data and analysis to forecast PSM needs for business areas supported
• Assist with development of and records management of all standard policies and procedures

Mooresville, NC

• Responsible for planning, scheduling, and supporting the deployment of Non-Retail Items (NRI) including signage, fixtures, racking, and displays for execution of in-store projects including Customer Experience Design.
• Collaborate with team members to identify, prioritize, and plan the implementation of programs/projects critical for the success of Lowe’s
• Work directly with MCTC, Lowe’s Transportation, NRI vendors and other departments within Lowe’s to ensure the most cost effective and efficient delivery of all NRI. Proficient knowledge of project management.
• Assign items numbers to all signage, fixture, display and graphics for stores
• Placing store orders based on plan-o-gram and blueprint
• Resolve non-conformance item issues within Archway warehouse

• Senior Supply Chain/Distribution Recruiter September 2009 – June 2010Senior Corporate Recruiter June 2006 – September 2009Corporate Recruiter December 2005 – June 2006
• Support several departments within the retail organization to include: Merchandising, Marketing/Advertising, Loss Prevention, Merchandising Support, Store Operations Support, Global Sourcing, Vender Service Management.
• Mentor, coach and train Recruiters and Recruiting Coordinators
• Conduct resume reviews, mock interviews, and discuss succession planning for employees
• Representative for Lowe’s at various networking and diversity recruiting events, Right Management panel discussions, and other functions
• Project Manager for several initiatives to include: external and internal career events, ATS system integration, SOP revision, creation of new policy and procedures, candidate experience, Merchandising Specialist In.