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Orange County, California Area

Gardena, Ca

Created and implemented a weekly KPI scorecard to track, measure and report on operations.Gathered data, analyzed information and developed various operational models to drive supply chain efficiencies (from vendors, through distribution centers and to 350+ stores in 25 states).Developed a warehouse labor model to support labor planning and track labor productivity.Project manager for west coast distribution center relocation from San Diego to Perris, CA.

El Segundo, Ca

Managed a 3-member analytics team accountable for identifying key trends, opportunities and threats related to forecast accuracy and inventory performance for 10,000 skus across 180 stores for a $900MM/year business.Created and maintained a suite of sales and inventory related reports. Led a 4-member offshore team in daily/weekly/quarterly report publishing to executive, interdepartmental and store-level audiences.Contributor to monthly S&OP process and strategic initiatives that impacted supply chain operations.Oversaw promotional sales forecasting and inventory ordering process for weekly promotions and key holiday event periods. Liaison to IT. Assisted in troubleshooting systemic problems that impacted ordering or forecasting.Developed Supply Chain best practice guides and training materials for inventory managers and analysts.Tasked with leading transition to a new Oracle Inventory Management System (RDF/AIP). Worked with multiple teams (internal and external) to design, configure, implement and integrate new system to fit/improve company’s current operations

El Segundo, Ca

Managed front-end inventory system inputs; adjusted levers to optimize store inventory and sales margin.Performed ad-hoc strategic analysis and provided recommendations to Director and VP level management.Proposed, modeled and implemented solutions to achieve KPI targets in waste and item availability.Identified $1.2MM in annual food waste savings by syncing inventory systems’ code-life settings to match audited data.Ensured Supply Chain data integrity in forecasting system, in data warehouse, and in reporting

Hoffman Estates, Il

Accountable for forecasting, procuring, allocating and turning $1.2 billion in annual television inventory in 2000 retail locations, e-commerce site and 8 distribution centers for the nation’s 9th largest electronics retailer.Oversaw life cycle of 150+ skus. Managed chain-wide inventory levels from launch to end-of-life.Eliminated $50MM in non-productive inventory YOY and improved inventory turns 19% by tailoring store assortments to optimize inventory ownership.Team lead on strategic initiatives to drive gross margin.Managed supplier relationships; interacted weekly to address inventory opportunities.Compiled analytics and presented recommendations to senior management.Developed and published tools aimed at improving communication with store-level teams.Member, Sears’ Emerging Professionals Network (Social & Philanthropic Club).

Torrance, Ca

Management team member accountable for profitability of Sears' 11 largest store with $52MM/yr in sales and 300 employees.Directly managed a $28MM/yr department and coached 60 employees of varied experience levels to develop their interpersonal and professional skills.Displayed confidence under pressure in a fast moving and dynamic environment.

Whittier, Ca

Responsible for managing facilities, payroll, budgeting / financials, inventory shrinkage, customer satisfaction and associate morale for a $13MM/yr retail store.Coached 20 consultative selling associates in a department with $7MM/yr in sales.Received "Rising Star" leadership award - given to the top percentile of associates company-wide.

Costa Mesa, Ca

Selected into Sears' management trainee program upon college graduation.Demonstrated leadership abilities while rotating through various store management roles.

Torrance, Ca

Analyzed and investigated accounting entries for Garrett Inc.Preformed reconciliation of transactions from multiple data sources.

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration, Financial Management Emphasis

Activities and Societies: Member- Varsity Track and Field; President/Member- Cross Country Running Club; Member- Marshall Business Network

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Certificate in Socially, Environmentally & Ethically Responsible Business Strategy; Net Impact Social &.

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