Developed and manage next generation supply chain Rhythm program, leading a team of project managers to collaborate with key vendor partners in shared efficiency projects that eliminate time, waste, and cost from the end-to-end supply chain.Manage a team that functions as a center of excellence for the Lowe’s/vendor supply chain relationship with functions that include on-site reviews at vendor manufacturing sites, vendor on-boarding, management of vendor-facing supply chain documentation, and administration of the Sample team and processes.Owned and oversaw the support of the vendor reporting tools and resources, driving continuous improvement initiatives including the implementation of an simplified, improved, and more flexible report set for the vendor communityLead six direct reports to deliver on key job accountabilities while continuously emphasizing engagement, individual development and growth.

Managed inventory for over 2.5M item store combinations across multiple product groups, totaling over $175M in weekly average inventory and supporting over $1 billion in annual revenueImplemented a variety of dynamic inventory strategies that increased inventory productivity and delivered quarterly ending inventory levels below budgetForecasted future departmental inventory levels, both at the item level for product line reviews and at the product group level for quarterly financial forecastingLed cross functional teams in the tactical planning and execution of logistics strategies to ensure that inventory needs, including seasonal builds, promotions, and line reviews, were met while delivering the right product in the right place at the right time to meet customer needsAdministered vendor compliance and purchase order forecasting for over 75 vendors, holding them accountable to delivering on company and customer expectations

Led three direct reports to deliver on key performance indicators including inventory turn, initial margin, and markdowns as a percent of sales while continuously emphasizing individual development and growthManaged finished goods demand forecasts for three brands totaling $90 million to achieve revenue and expense goalsOversaw inventory lifecycle and markdown plans for general, replenishment, and drop ship inventory to minimize obsolescence costs and maximize profits while exceeding inventory turn budgetNegotiated favorable cost of goods and production dates on seasonal product lines with international business partners, delivering an on-time product and achieving margin objectivesCoordinated procurement activities and mitigate issues that occur throughout the supply chain to minimize lossesFacilitated continuous training courses and act as a Super User for SAP AFS solution for entire St. Louis demand planning organization

Participated in multi-year program that develops emerging leaders for senior management positions.Gained cross-functional experience in both wholesale and retail business areas by annually rotating through positions.Utilized extensive individual development planning to maximize analytical, intellectual, and leadership strengths. Led and participated in action learning teams that resolved problems and improved processes in areas outside the scope of my position.

Developed finished goods demand forecasts for two $40 million brands to achieve financial sales and inventory forecasts Monitored, analyzed, and reported sales, financial, inventory, and markdown plansCompleted procurement activities and communicated information that affects order placement and fulfillmentOversaw inventory lifecycle to minimize obsolescence costs and maximize profitsLed and facilitated changes by working with teams to define business processes post SAP implementation

Help to develop a strategy for ongoing performance monitoring utilizing consistent key performance indicators in order to recognize sustainable operating efficiencies and savings from software implementationDevelop SAP savings plans, targeting over $17 million of savings for the business through the analysis of financial reporting, the future-state SAP systems, and benchmarkingCollaborate with project teams, program management, and business partners to coordinate VR activities including facilitating meetings and communicating VR initiativesDrive VR as a concept and business process throughout the organization, allowing VR plans to become integrated into the organization's routine business planning and processes Administer uPerform software that houses all SAP training documentationCreate and review SAP training documentation to ensure successful knowledge transfer to the business

Communicated financial objectives and trends to entire store team to create an awareness of and focus on meeting expected results and to assure achievement of financial objectives including sales and expense managementDrove my staff and myself to exceed in all sales accountabilities through effective customer interactionAssured an in-store experience that exceeded customer expectations by scheduling effectively, managing the sales floors, executing and maintaining visual standards, and executing timely promotional changes and set-upsAssured successful recruitment, selection, development, promotion, and retention of talent and provided employees with ongoing coaching and performance feedback

Developed and maintained relationships with our Brown Shoe's retail partners in the southeast Analyzed retail sales and inventory turn to target problematic high volume stores and collaborated with them to improve their numbersEnsured all shoes were on display and priced correctly in retail storesCollaborated with retail stores to gain best brand floor positioning and visual merchandising within store guidelinesProvided brand awareness on Brown Shoe brands to key accounts, through in-store education and seminars

Managed paid technology internship program of over 120 studentsLed meetings for various departments, managed budgets, created and managed contracts, handled payroll, and solved program problemsManaged entire redevelopment of, teachers of, scheduling of, and course content of over 80 professional development courses, as well as public professional development courses open to the university community