Ryan Burns Email & Phone Number

Brentwood, Tn, Us

Brentwood, Tennessee, United States

o Oversee interior Fusion remodel and merchandising program consisting of 2,000 + store locations.o Responsible for the design and execution of strategic garden center program, rolling out to 60% + of the chain.o Manage the execution of the company's M&A strategy to ensure successful integration and coversion of acquired store locations including the recent Orscheln Farm & Home acquisition.o Identify and implement programs for testing new store concepts and new business opportunities.o Provide strategic recommendations to executive committee regarding remodel concepts, site selection, and performance tracking through the use of predictive analytics and financial models. o Provide program management support for company's expansion and new business opportunity strategy.o Manage a team of program managers, project managers, and project coordinators.

Batavia, Illinois, United States

o Responsible for identifying, evaluating, analyzing, and implementing large scale strategic projects and initiatives within the area of logistics and supply chain management on both a national and international level. o Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate the involvement of executives from all countries in which we operate to ensure successful implementation of new business opportunities within the area of logistics and supply chain management.o Responsible for designing, executing, and leading an end-to-end supply chain that supports the business and maximizes product availability and freshness for customers by delivering the right product to the right place at the right time in the most cost-effective manner. o Lead and develop a team of supply chain coordinators, specialists, analysts, and assistants who conduct in-depth analytics for new and existing projects and strategic initiatives.o Create and present project materials and recommendations to key stakeholders including: project charters, project plans, CBA’s, risk analyses, communication plans, training materials, and financial modeling projections.

Naperville, Illinois, United States

o Responsible for identifying, evaluating, analyzing and implementing large scale projects and strategic initiatives within areas of store operations, warehouse operations, logistics, supply chain management, and ecommerce. o Coordinate the cross-discipline involvement of executives from all areas of the business to ensure successful implementation of new business opportunities on both a national and international level.o Lead and develop a team of financial analysts, project analysts, technical analysts, project coordinators, and assistants who conduct in-depth predictive analytics for new and existing projects and strategic initiatives. o Negotiate contracts and manage ongoing business relationships with multiple vendors and suppliers (i.e. software providers, travel providers, etc.).o Responsible for developing and presenting project materials to key stakeholders including: project charters, project plans, CBA’s, risk analyses, communication plans, training materials, and financial modelling projections.

Clearwater/Tampa Area

o Managed all operational responsibilities for 4 to 7 stores in the Tampa/Clearwater, FL market. o Responsible for the recruitment, selection, training, development, and performance of over 100 + Store Managers, Manager Trainees, Assistant Managers, Shift Managers, and Store Associates.o Completed a year’s worth of in-store training where I held all positions within the store including: store associate, shift manager, manager trainee and acting store manager.o Selected as the lead for the real estate and inventory committees for the entire state of Florida.o Responsible for grand opening a new store location in 2014. o Appointed by the divisional Vice President to help recruit and train new District Managers and District Manager Interns.