*Established and maintained a communication channel with Brand Managers, Key suppliers, and Sears Field network to identify trends and opportunities in each market to expand merchandise offerings and improve customer experience.*Launched a flat-top side vent battery design and assortment initiative that increased customer satisfaction and increased battery fitment 300BP*Negotiated supply agreements for the Battery and OTC product categories; established initial costs, promotional plans, and future cost structure based on market fluctuations with relevant commodities

*Analyzed sales trend, key items, vendor profitability, aged inventory and made recommendations for driving improved performance*Managed collaborative relationships with cross functional teams to successfully execute special store, new store reviews, and departmental resets*Launched an Automotive Battery Program in Sears Hometown Store Channel to increase sales, attachment rate, and brand awareness within SHO format

*Established collaborative relationships with cross functional teams to successfully execute special store, new store reviews, and departmental resets* Provided deep analytical analysis using Nielsen POS, NPD, and Spectra data to influence merchant buying decisions, reduce unproductive inventory, and increase company profit*Assigned and validated planogram/store assignments for designated business units to ensure accurate distribution center and store replenishment

*Developed a stocked cabin air filter program that improved customer experience, eliminated store level logistics, and produced triple digit increases in both revenue and profit margin dollars*Established collaborative relationships with marketing and other cross-functional teams to grow the automotive service category; outpacing the industry and historical category performance*Increased company profit by executing a 6 million dollar operational initiative*Developed and executed a 5-Tier Local Purchase Program which reduced aged inventory by $9.6 million dollars.

*Responsible for the management, procurement and marketing of automotive over the counter categories for Kmart and Sears Auto Centers (2200 + stores). Categories, represented by over 40+ vendors and over 1500 skus, include oil, fluids, waxes, chemicals, interior accessories, automotive lighting, windshield wipers, and seasonal. Supported with 1 direct report*Directed the launch of the Vendor Managed Inventory Program (VMI) in 1300+ Kmart Stores. This program improved presentation in-stock percentages by 980 BP; thus reversing 6 year declines in various categories*Executed 6 on line auctions (windshield solvents, antifreeze, windshield wipers, private label oil, private label chemicals, cleaning accessories) ,resulting in over $2 million in annual savings.

*Substantially raised company profit by reallocating 1.7 million dollars of merchandise at cost through an operational initiative*Assisted DieHard Brand Team with the development and launch of the DieHard Platinum (AGM) product line

*Reduced store shrink levels from 2.4% to 0.8% through the enforcing of asset receiving/protection precedures*Worked with 4 direct reports and store coaches to implement corporate merchandising, operation, and loss prevention standards*Worked with District Merchandise Managers to increase FEN levels for relevant product; resulting in sales increases throughout the Washington D.C. Market