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-Negotiated $875k in cost savings, exceeding annual operating goal by +114%.-Improved payment terms with several key suppliers, yielding over $600k in working capital value.-Partnered with Co-Creation of Value team to identify efficiencies and unlock $155k+ in savings annually.-Poured into the team's success by developing templates and process documents, as well as taking on mentorship opportunities.-Embraced speaking opportunities within the team, company, and community to be a driving force of team initiatives.

- Gathered over $600k in savings annually by negotiating cost decreases among vendors.- Fully managed the buying desks for two buyers while out on leaves of absence.- Provided projected incremental margin dollars of $1.2M by executing strategy to shift more business to Global Sourcing Office.- Partnered with cross functional teams to execute a trend-based shopping experience on a digital tier page, leading to 2.5x the views and 3.5x the cart additions as prior year.- Created development roadmap with measurable goals and coached Business Analyst II through projects to enhance their skillsets.

- Mentored two Business Analyst Trainees throughout 13-week training program. - Produced $2.26M in “dead inventory” cost savings by leading projects to correct shelf minimums.- Saved $800K in handling and storage costs by evaluating system slotting logic, case pack sizes, and vendor pallet offerings.- Developed SOP manual to provide consistency in seasonal candy execution and prevented 150+ product setup errors in first season of implementation.- Revamped teaching curriculum for Category Management Course and trained peers in classroom setting.

- Coordinated Bake Boutique Program and led company-wide test project. - Managed Grocery Holiday Display Plan setup for leadership and store director walk-throughs.- Ran item performance analysis, made assortment decisions, and implemented planogram for center aisle gondola and in-line seasonal sets.- Managed relations with 100+ vendor representatives.

-Ensured departments weree merchandised correctly with proper products and graphics. -Unloaded and prepared merchandise shipments for placement on sales floor. -Conducted pricing markdowns and adjusted store-wide signage in accordance with events and sales.

- Oversaw and trained the department’s 25+ associates. - Ensured customer satisfaction and achieved store’s sales and profit objectives by leading assigned divisions in sales floor processes and selling activities.- Implemented all merchandising and store environment plans.

Shoe Department Associate - focus on selling and maintenance of department

Women's Department Associate - focus on customer service and maintenance of department