Mike Martz Email & Phone Number

Katy, Texas, US

• Strategic leader for construction, merchandising, design, layout and fixtures for all new stores andremodels. Oversees Construction, Store Design, Store Projects and Fixture teams and anannual budget of $30+M.
• Created store specific remodel strategy in partnership with Merchandising Team. Strategy included hybrid labor model of internal and external associates and the remerchandising of only areas of each store that would.
• Drove the reduction of full store remodel weeks from nine to seven by implementing third party merchandise vendors and streamlining construction and merchandise processes.
• Reduced total cost of ownership by implementing process to have all services, materials and equipment go through RFP process with Procurement team every three years to ensure the best product at the best price.
• Reduced Furnished By Owner materials for Build To Suit new stores by $70K per store.
• Requested by COO to own fixture buying for all projects and existing stores. Improved processes that reduced spend on new store and remodel projects by $20K+ per project.

Katy, Texas, US

• Supervised the team responsible for the design and layout of all stores as well as the development of all new fixtures.
• Developed new Footwear layout that made it easier for customers to shop and store Team Members to maintain, while improving profitability – department sales improved 5%.
• Improved team image by building strong, strategic relationship with key stakeholders in Merchandising, Store Ops, Construction and LP.

Phoenix, Arizona, US

• Driver of developing the strategic direction of the organization. Optimized $83M department plan through continuous strategic review. Created a top performing team of 35+ associates through continuous development.
• Leader for all remodel and reset activity, development and sourcing of all fixtures and equipment, and facilities management for a 1400+ store portfolio as well as the management of new store openings.
• Optimized construction and remerchandising processes through integrating teams into one functional group resulting in improved project delivery and reduced costs.
• Reduced costs, improved sales and drove efficiencies through integration of team into key departments.
• Developed and implemented Facilities planned capital asset replacement strategy for all stores.
• Achieved annual savings of $1M+ by developing and implementing a strategy to manage permanent in- store signage.

Phoenix, Arizona, US

• Direct accountability for new store openings, existing and new store fixtures and equipment, resets, remerchandising projects and store design.
• Reduced new store merchandising days from 18 days to 9.
• Optimized new store product flow from truck to shelf through creation of a DC picking module.
• Reduced each new store opening supply budget by $151K ($550K to $349K).
• Drastically improved store look and feel by leading a refresh program in 400+ stores with an average store budget of $165K ($33M annual budget). Each delivered on time and within budget.
• Created a strategy that minimized store disruption during full remodels that had third party merchandisers and general contractors work simultaneously in store. Projects reduced from 4 weeks to 2.

Phoenix, Arizona, US

-Managed new store and remodel projects-Trained new associates and managers on PetSmart standards and procedures-Received, merchandised and priced all store product-Ensured proper care of live pets-Performed after action reviews to build best practices

Business Administration And Management, General

Business Administration And Management, General

Business Administration And Management, General