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• Demonstrate strong leadership by attaining projected category profitability through efficient management of a General Merchandise Procurement team and inventory investment.
• Coordinate with Warehouse Operations to maintain the proper product flow through the facility.
• Generate stability in the seasonal buying program; manage procurement team through program initiatives and deadlines through cross-functional collaboration.
• Created tools and standard operating procedures… Show more Demonstrate strong leadership by attaining projected category profitability through efficient management of a General Merchandise Procurement team and.
• Created tools and standard operating procedures for department resources. Show less

• Analyzed sales and promotional movement for multiple categories in the Health and Beauty Care business; calculated inventory demand and risk.
• Created standardized data forms to streamline store communication in partnership with a cross-functional team of professionals.
• Maximized profitable buys at the best net product price through implementation of department processes and materials.
• Provided vital structure by identifying gaps in current trainings process; created… Show more Analyzed sales and promotional movement for multiple categories in the Health and Beauty Care business; calculated inventory.
• Provided vital structure by identifying gaps in current trainings process; created training documents for new hires and collaborated with system experts to ensure accuracy. Show less

Minneapolis, MN

• Provided outstanding support to multiple businesses in Target Sourcing Services for open positions, peak seasons and special projects to ensure seamless transitions.
• Identified process improvements; ensured successful execution by communicating team members' roles and managing key milestones.
• Developed and implemented a new commitment and order writing process designed to enhance business efficiencies.
• Delivered on goals while elevating the business and teams.

Minneapolis, MN

• Utilized honed skills and developed tools to increase business efficiencies, knowledge and processes, which led to optimized profitably and department successes.
• Executed vendor negotiations to determine cost and liability during shipment delay, and ultimately minimized the risk to product set date.
• Enabled on-time shipments and positive in-stocks by developing an Excel-based tool designed to proactively track purchase orders; implemented and trained tracking method across… Show more Utilized honed skills and.
• Enabled on-time shipments and positive in-stocks by developing an Excel-based tool designed to proactively track purchase orders; implemented and trained tracking method across multiple departments.
• Led company-wide trainings on systems, strategies, and processes to onboard new vendors. Show less

Minneapolis, MN

• Managed a diversified vendor matrix while facilitating multi-level communication throughout the product lifecycle for a $700 million business with a strong emphasis on building relationships and communicating complex.
• Ensured accurate category execution by vendors by standardizing documents and communication.
• Improved execution of transportation processes by leveraging input from stakeholders; enhanced efficiency by organizing a pyramid-wide training… Show more Managed a diversified vendor matrix while facilitating.
• Improved execution of transportation processes by leveraging input from stakeholders; enhanced efficiency by organizing a pyramid-wide training session. Show less

• Provided positive, individualized customer care, while managing backroom inventory tasks to have merchandise sales run smoothly.
• Contacted preferred customers to inform them of invitational events, while maintaining clear and positive communication.

• Developed a means of nonverbal communication with a disabled young adult and provided compassionate care by organizing daily activities to maintain small and large muscle motor skills.
• Created a constructive learning environment that promoted comfort, security, development and family interaction.

• Communicated with key partners in the event planning business; while supporting pre- and post- event logistics and maintaining positive client relationships in preparation of MDA events.
• Coordinated an annual fundraiser; owning communication, setup and execution of the event.
• Developed media press releases for upcoming Muscular Dystrophy Association events.

• Managed event parties and luncheons while maintaining positive client relationships through tactful communication.
• Supervised weekend staff, while managing and motivating eight to sixteen employees.
• Trained new employees on company expectations; ensuring they complied with reporting and record-keeping requirements.