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New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Us

-Spearheaded comprehensive project management for five expansive retail store remodeling initiatives, customizing unique spaces for 50-75+ diverse brands per location and ensuring all FFE, tech, print, copy, and merchandising requirements were to-render and spec-Led vendor contract negotiations and sourcing initiatives, resulting in an average cost savings of 33% per project from the previous year-Partnered with Account and Retail Operations Managers to streamline how and when project updates were communicated, resulting in a 20% average reduction in time per project from the previous year-Collaborated with executive and management teams on cross-company goal setting, focusing on KPI tracking and cost-saving strategies within production operations-Managed a team of three producers, fostering creativity, collaboration, and innovation-Approved and tracked design and production CapEx and OpEx expenditures

New York, Us

-Project managed two new retail store openings and three existing store remodels for physical retail spaces ranging from 14,000 - 20,000 sf in major US metropolitan areas including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Miami Beach, and Washington DC-Implemented robust, scalable tracking systems for project management, procurement, and budgeting to boost operational efficiency-Led vendor negotiations for bulk rates and payment terms to boost cost efficiency-Developed a team of three direct reports, redefining existing roles for scalability

New York, New York, Us

-Refined internal made-to-order purchasing processes and inventory tracking systems to improve raw component stock levels, shortening custom client lead times by 11%-Collaborated with senior management to improve client experience through the introduction of a new made-to-stock sales program for best sellers on further shortened lead times-Implemented new labeling and digitized counting systems for physical inventory and cycle counts across 20+ production, warehouse, showroom, and vendor locations, further improving inventory accuracy from 95% to 97%-Negotiated fair costing and flexible payment terms with an extensive vendor network of over 50 to sustain COGS and desired profit margins-Fostered increased productivity among a team of four direct reports through open communication, innovative goal setting, and structured cross-functional training

New York, New York, Us

-Streamlined purchasing processes in Microsoft Dynamics NAV through the implementation of purchasing planning parameters, semi-automating stock replenishment-Collaborated with information technology specialists to develop a coded purchasing planning decision tree that prevented users from making incompatible selections within the production process-Achieved 12% average reduction in supplier-related delays through diversification strategies-Maintained all crucial aspects of purchasing and meticulous demand planning while efficiently managing day-to-day communication with the vendor network-Communicated with third-party logistics and white glove agents to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of parts and finished goods

New York, New York, Us

-Transformed Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP inventory methods for real-time digital tracking of parts, costs, and physical movement of goods, improving inventory accuracy from 92% to 95% and allowing for faster month-end accounting reconciliation-Authored and maintained Standard Operating Procedures for inventory processes and setups, providing the Studio with its first formalized workflow reference guides-Oversaw bi-annual physical inventory and bi-weekly cycle counts for warehouse and production locations-Supervised a team of two direct reports, developing the new roles and defining metrics for success

New York, New York, Us

-Co-orchestrated the successful implementation of Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP, serving as a pivotal liaison between internal stakeholders and external technology partners-Engineered an alphanumeric inventory coding system, categorizing 7,000+ SKUs-Translated CAD files into BOMs for efficient purchasing, planning, and order fulfillment-Built small lighting fixtures like portable luminaires and pendants

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