• Develop enterprise analytics data platform and warehousing strategy for cloud, integration and architecture design, enabling advanced analytics and self-service with return of $14M+ NPV over 10 years and immediate positive ROI.• Increase store traffic conversion rate 10% in low performing stores, implementing analytics-based customer engagement training and creating Guest Experience Manager dashboard to visualize real-time conversion performance. • Partner with business teams, building relationships to proactively understand connections, facilitate quick wins, and establish trust, opening doors for future analytical projects.• Harness an ROI approach to plan analytics projects, driving prioritization and resource capacity alignment to positively impact a customer base of 40M. • Lead scorecard and dashboard development, driving operational excellence by measuring key KPI’s and enabling insight to opportunity areas for 5K+ team members.• Manage 15+ reporting and analytic projects across the organization, championing cloud-based solutions to improve scalability and performance management.• Provide individualized mentorship and coaching to 10+ emerging leaders, evaluating performance and contributions in order to create actionable, accountable goals for future personal development and professional growth.• Improve team reputation company-wide for a 20-member business team by establishing a clear vision, rebranding the team to better communicate value, and assigning key contacts to specific business areas.

• Led creation of supply chain data and analytic capabilities inclusive of tool selection, key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and data architecture.• Built 7-member supply chain BI team from the ground up, scaling to handle increasing responsibilities and ultimately supporting 6+ distributed, cross functional teams.• Influenced organizational leadership to procure Tableau, enabling improved self-service reporting and visualization.• Created 4-year BI strategy inclusive of KPI governance, data strategy, tool usage, business balanced score-carding and advanced analytics capabilities.• Led centralization and transformation of supply chain database, enabling BI teams to provide more actionable analytics reporting and reducing BI maintenance to enable faster reporting turn-around times and reduce manual pulls.• Automated supply chain peak ecommerce operational dashboard, reducing average order to delivery times by 40%, increasing operational consistency, and eliminating time spent on manual reporting.

• Established and implemented operational strategies to support information availability, supporting metrics-driven decision making, and improving replenishment operations, productivity, and efficiency.• Saved $3M in spoilage and inventory reserves by creating a process to rapidly identify excess and obsolete inventory, enabling proactive action planning to reduce inventory dollars and reinvest in profitable business activities.• Created quarterly cross company transfers to aid inventory balancing across 60+ distribution centers nationwide.• Managed development and achievement of overall KPI targets, including service level, inventory control metrics, and cost accuracy.

• Managed relationships with division president, VP of sales, and VP of finance while leading a team of 14+ to achieve supply chain customer service goals and financial commitments.• Decreased shrink in south region by 15% year over year by improving buying practices and effectively utilizing replenishment systems.• Increased service levels from 92% to 96%, inspiring the team to focus on deep seasonality and working directly with field leaders on customer needs and demand.

• Collaborated with VMI vendors on shipment needs for upcoming months which helped decrease inventory by $8M in two months without compromising in-stock levels.• Managed, demand forecasting, purchasing and financial planning for 12 major category groups, and annual spend of $550M.• Managed a team of 6, responsible for over 2000 items in the household and pets departments.• Analyzed and determined optimal pack size configurations and flow paths of all new items and special buys. • Developed department Financial Plans to meet business goals.• Managed The Department’s Open-to-Buy dollars, reviewed with Divisional Merchandise Manager and VP of Finance on a weekly basis. • Served as strategic business partner with the category merchant teams by actively contributing to merchandising decisions on inventory investment trade-offs across category groups.• Partnered with the category management team in the development of assortments based on affordability, breadth, depth and receipt flow.• Worked cross-functionally with category management, finance, stores, DCs, vendors and the merchandising support team to significantly improve profitability and maximize shareholder value. • Managed over 70 vendors, including 9 VMIs, by collaboration, scorecard review and action plan implementation.• Provided guidance and developed the skills of 1 Sr. Inventory Analyst and 2 Inventory Analysts.

• Managed, demand forecasting, purchasing and financial planning for 19 category groups, an annual spend of $50M.• Forecasted sales, markdowns, and receipt flow to ensure increased turns and productivity.• Provided Pre-Season, In-Season and Post-Season inventory and financial analysis of categories and key items by department and category to evaluate performance.• Monitored and manage markdowns to plan while maximizing sell-through, gross profit and profitable seasonal transition of merchandise.• Strategically managed inventory, reducing inventory levels by $2M while maintaining above goal service levels.• Managed the flawless execution of a $17M new item set, consisting of 180 items, with a new on-boarding vendor.• Effectively managed the liquidation of $5M of discontinued product to minimize loss sales and margin.• Decreased paint and accessories inventory by 10% vs. LY without compromising sales and service levels.• Created a system to track non-productive inventory for my entire department which helped managers and upper management see trends and identify areas of focus.• Coached two direct reports on business acumen, time management, organization and prioritization skills which led to promotions for both.

• Planned, managed, and maintained replenishment and seasonal flow for 12 category groups in the grocery, alcohol and tobacco and frozen and dairy departments, an annual spend of $220M• Monitored and adjusted replenishment variables to support sales.• Maintained customer service standards while achieving planned turnover and revenue growth. • Reviewed and update item level forecast.• Collaborated with vendors on forecasting and product needs.• Increased Easter candy sell through by 8% vs LY.• Quickly learned process to fix legacy item set up issues for tobacco and played a huge role in restoring supply and reversing a drastic declining sales trend.• Led collaboration projects between Kmart’s distribution center a third party distributor, to effectively flow seasonal product to offshore stores.

• Maintained replenishment and seasonal flow for 7 category groups in the stationary school and office supplies, an annual spend of $150M.• Selected by upper management to set basic allocation instructions for department.• Trained new hire in business knowledge, processes, and how to effectively use systems.• Uncovered huge calculation discrepancy in Kmart’s allocation system, presented to upper management and collaborated with IT to correct the issue.• Created ordering process to consistently meet aggressive open to buy targets while maintaining service level goals.

• Worked with operational leaders as part of design and construction team. • Managed small design and construction projects by conforming to project budget, schedule and scoping documents. • Served as a project manager on smaller design and construction projects for plan reviews and scheduling. • Obtained facility/management support and approval for project designs. • Facilitated obtaining required permits. • Accounted for on-going progress and status reports in compliance with overall project schedule and budget. • Negotiated fees and business decisions for contracts with consultants and contractors for design and construction work along with managing preconstruction services. • Coordinated preparation of design and construction contract documents; accountable for all disciplines documentation and design decisions from project inception to completion. • In some cases prepared, reviewed, and approved documentation necessary for design/build services delivery, including change orders, permits, invoices, payment requests, preordering materials/equipment. • Supported and assisted senior project managers on larger design and construction projects by providing daily support of all project activity, from planning and design phase through the close-out process.