Stephanie Vincent Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Information Technology Manager for Fusion Project - Workstream Lead for Business Intelligence and Technical SMEs for Supply ChainFusion will implement a new Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP) to integrate Finance, HR and Supply Chain operations onto a unified, sustainable platform. The new tool will provide immediate insights, automate routine tasks and enable real-time, data-driven decision-making, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

IT Supervisor for Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) - Advanced Solutions: - Beeline Contingent Labor- Koerber/Maximo Warehouse Management System- Zycus Advanced Contract Management- SMART Inventory Optimization- SEW Hauling Portal- SMW MobilityProvide ongoing support and maintenance as well as enhancements in an agile format.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Enterprise wide Information Technology initiative to replace or improve systems and support specifically related to Supply Chain Optimization, Reliability, and Efficiency (S.C.O.R.E.).Workstream lead for Business Intelligence:- Replacement of Supply Chain Data Warehouse with Azure Data Warehouse- Replacement of 75+ PowerBI reports for strategic analytics- Replacement of Cognos reporting and Accounts Payable/Contingent Labor reporting used by the enterprise- Integrations to provide data to Nuclear Data Warehouse- Retention, purge, archive, and masking rules designed and implementedWorkstream lead for Advanced Solutions: - Design, build, test, implement, train for Advanced Contract Management- Coordinated SIT and UAT phases for SCO workstream (6,000+ test cases) managing dozens of business testers- Established testing pods with captains for comprehensive UAT and E2E phases- Primary lead during cutover and hypercare

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Enterprise wide Information Technology initiative to replace or improve systems and support specifically related to supply chain optimization, reliability, and efficiency.• Developed and taught training courses for supply chain software consisting of 8 virtual instructor led courses and 2 web based training course. Provided voice overs and recorded demonstrations to be used throughout the trainings. Revised job aids and microlearning videos for sustainable training. • Provided go-live support for supply chain software system rollout and resolved outstanding issues.• Created a future strategy plan for supply chain software modules that will be integrated with the systems of record to provide enhanced and new functionality and capabilities for procurement.

Phoenix, Arizona

Responsible for Enterprise Chemicals, Water Resources, and other initiatives in the Generation portfolio. Previously responsible for Corporate Resources and Services.• Focused on Customer Affordability by driving value through O&M and capital savings, efficiency gains, and cost avoidance. • Analyze category spend, market intelligence, spend profiles, supplier fragmentation, and existing contracts to build category plans and long-term strategy. • Conduct RFx process to identify and award contracts to Suppliers. Evaluate technical and commercial requirements while also considering diversity, environmental, and safety impacts. • Negotiate contracts including redlines, technical and commercial requirements, and Terms and Conditions. • Manage key Supplier relationships to ensure long-term, healthy relationships. Require Quarterly Business Reviews, Key Performance Indicators, and Efficiency Gains. • Communicate with Stakeholders of all responsibility levels from Front-Line to Executive Leadership. • Developed and implemented strategies for payment channels and types that impacted all forms of Customers’ payments for APS exceeding $1B. Resulted in over $3.6M in savings. • Earned Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification for a project related to Critical Infrastructure Protection regulations. • Core Team Member for designing, mapping, training, and implementing new Advanced Contract Management system. • Designed and taught a series of lessons on How to be a Category Manager.

Phoenix, Arizona

• Manage two departments totaling 17-25 team members depending on the time of season to provide store support and inventory in over 900 locations. • Oversee flow of inventory and initial product set for 25-50 new stores per year and 50-100 store remodels.• Reengineered Safety Cover order process using satellite imaging and vendor quoting systems. Improved lead time and streamlined communication with operations teams. • Project stakeholder and department lead for inventory/supply chain in implementation of new point of sale system in over 900 locations. Substantial involvement in design and QA phases of the project. Central Purchasing department provided phone/chat hotline support during and post conversion rollout. • Created and implemented a program to centrally manage and process product returns from stores to vendors and/or distribution centers. • Involved in project team for supporting new house brand “Jacuzzi” through inventory plans and customer service support. • Created and implemented a program to order and track high value customer order shipments. Ensure communication and follow through with operations teams throughout the process.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Manage a team of seven Allocator Planners responsible for inventory in over 890 locations. Maintain a store service level of 94% or higher in all product categories. Managed inventory for Ecommerce shipments and store-use supplies. • Reengineered product request function and customer order fulfillment process to reduce potential overstock or stranded inventory. • Maintain a same day service level for all store requests and 95% answer for incoming calls to the Allocations call center line. • Work directly with distribution centers to optimize truck weight and pallets to ensure efficiency. Minimize off-cycle shipments and ship using cost-effective modes of transportation. • Created and implemented a process for charging freight on all customer orders. Developed process for collecting deposits on all customer orders. • Involved in project team for integrating newly acquired Ecommerce Company as well as newly acquired brick and mortar chain. Substantial involvement in SKU reconciliation and data integrity project.• Created and implemented a process for establishing unit maxes on hazardous product to comply with federal regulations. Partnered with logistics to modify delivery cycles or add off-cycle deliveries where economically justified to keep stores in stock despite storage limitations.

• Identified a Reward system vendor and implemented new loyalty system and program within six months. Expanded pilot stores to chain wide program for over 850 locations. • Supervised retail customer service department during rollout of new loyalty system. Managed four separate phones seven days per week and holidays. Reduced abandoned call rate and improved speed to answer. • Created customer service handbook that outlined all functions of the department. Over 80 pages detailing work flow with screenshots of each step. • Developed In-Store System handbook for store associates that outlined POS procedures and related functions. Trained over 60 managers and assistant managers on the POS system. • Involved in project team for integrating newly acquired company. Maintained two separate loyalty programs during integration until the brands were combined.

Provides experiential learning opportunities to MBA students through programs and events that incorporate the business community and executives into the Paul Merage School of Business. • Facilitated the application and interview process for over 120 MBA students to match them with high-level executives in their desired industry. • Provided support in board meetings that determine the direction of the center and the programs and events for the year. • Coordinated the Distinguished Speaker Series that caters to over 400 executives and MBA students as well as managed the volunteers and staff while solving unexpected problems. • Targeted and recruited new executive mentors, doubling participation, and created webinars and live chats to orient new mentors.

Provides experiential learning opportunities to MBA students through programs and events that incorporate the business community and executives into the Paul Merage School of Business. • Facilitated the application and interview process for over 120 MBA students to match them with high-level executives in their desired industry. • Provided support in advisory board meetings and subcommittee meetings that determine the direction of the center and the programs and events for the year. • Coordinated the Distinguished Speaker Series that caters to over 400 executives and MBA students as well as managed the volunteers and staff while solving unexpected problems.

The Don Beall Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship fosters a connection among researchers, visionaries, business leaders, and venture capitalists.• Collaborated with the Office of Research to create a business incubation center for medical start-ups. • Helped develop a handbook that outlines necessary medical documents and waivers needed in the incubation center. • Assisted in the rewriting process of the business plan, lease, and contracts for TechPortal Orange.

The Corporate Relations Office manages relationships with the business community and high-level executives. • Interacted with and supported high-level executives at quarterly meetings and special corporate events. • Assisted in the transition between offices by transferring and organizing historical and current files. • Hosted appreciation luncheons for executives and assistants as well as facilitated meetings. • Reorganize current and past file set-up and management.

Corporate Partners Program strives to create lasting and beneficial partnerships between the Paul Merage School of Business and the corporate community.• Updated and maintained corporate contacts’ information, accounts, and files. • Assisted in coordinating event set-up and implementation for quarterly meetings and corporate events. • Organized current and past file set-up and management for over thirty partners.

Center of Excellence dedicated to innovation, collaboration, leadership, and social responsibility to enhance graduate and undergraduate student experience and contribute to the surrounding community. • Assisted the Center Director and staff to successfully organize the Distinguished Speaker Series, Social Responsibility Initiatives, and Executive Mentoring Program. • Organize and manage volunteers for the Distinguished Speakers Series with over 500 attendees. • Compile interview information from over 120 graduate students to match them with appropriate mentors.

EXPO 4 Life is a health, wellness and lifestyle event production company that operates in prestigious communities. • Updated and maintained customer relationship management databases. • Created excel tracking sheets for exhibitions, workshops, and exhibitors. • Tracked information and promotional items provided by exhibitors.