Collaborated cross-functionally with merchant teams, fresh operations, and support areas to deliver programs to increase simplification, drive efficiency, and leverage costs, contributing to $600,000,000 FY18 reduction in total fresh waste.

Led team of regional merchandising managers to deliver sales and profit goals. Collaborated with merchant teams and suppliers to create and deliver division-specific merchandising strategies to enhance sales and margin. Supported store needs with assortments, Store of the Community programs, and replenishment flow. Increased profitability in fresh through identification of root causes and by influencing execution at regional, market, and store level.

Led cross-functional efforts across multiple business disciplines, including operations, logistics, information systems, merchandising, and finance, in development of projects by reviewing project requests and project plans, analyzing data supporting project plans, and influencing senior leadership in moving forward with project application. Served as senior subject matter expert in merchandise protection strategies through collaboration with external professional industry groups, such as Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA). Oversaw team of merchandise protection managers charged with responsibility of supporting all U.S. store operations and other key home office areas in identification of shrinkage/lost profit and innovation of shrinkage reduction strategies.Provided oversight of financial analysis to understand shrinkage trends, environmental factors, and economic conditions by evaluating trends in store processes, financial performance, and innovation.