Developed 3-year internal audit strategic road map and budget model that supported Target Canada operational goals and objectives.Managed yearly operating budget of $40K for project hour utilization and travel expenses. Reduced budget 75% in years 2 and 3 by developing systematic analytics and best practice processes for operational excellence in Canada supply chain network. Developed and executed 1st international compliance and risk-based operational audit for Target Canada Distribution’s 3rd party network resulting in 5 major process and 4 compliance improvements. Identified opportunities with compliance obligations, order management technology, inventory reconciliation processes and SAP/JDA/Manhattan goods movements. Prioritized findings and influenced Project Management Office to implement technology processes changes leading to reduction in supply chain process times. Developed end-to-end inventory process flow mapping. Identified gaps in process leading to cycle count improvements of 22.34% quarterly. Reviewed and provided updates to supporting process flow narrative completed by 3rd-party contractor, Price Waterhouse Cooper.Created Canada Compliance Governance Plan by completing RASCI document to identify compliance requirements, regulatory obligations intake process, continuous risk assessment, compliance planning, audit remediation and maintenance process.

Developed and executed operational and regulatory compliance assessments in the areas of Distribution Operations, Transportation/Logistic Engineering and Facilities, Safety, Assets Protection and Human Resources across entire distribution networkCreated and managed process for auditing 3rd party fulfillment providers to ensure contractual operational obligations and regulatory compliance obligations were met. Managed 3rd party merchandise return center audit process for Target Resource Recovery teamLed cross-functional World Class Profit Protection team. Provided analysis, work stream process flows, gaps analysis and descriptive addendums to Target Assets Protection leadership. Created and facilitated cross company training to engage leaders at all levels to understand the process, intent and business implications of maintaining a compliance program. Utilized relationships with Corporate Compliance and Ethics and Distribution Operations to establish narrative

Developed daily operational plans for all departments. Set staffing levels to maximize productivity and minimize non-productive work. Ensured that all service level agreements and performance goals were obtained or exceededManaged 40 plus exempt and non-exempt Team Members in production and support areas including Logistics, Receiving, Shipping and Warehouse functions

Voting member of one of the largest youth football organization in the State of Minnesota. Coordinated all aspects of fundraising to support yearly budget objectives

Managed 50 plus Teamster Union delivery drivers. Designed and implemented ACCESS software used to create 31 delivery routes servicing over 3,000 direct serve customers accounting for cash yields is excess of $16 million annuallyHighest sales volume for 1999 and 2000, with increases totaling 22.96% over prior years while reducing total wage expenses by $17,000 in first quarter 2001

Managed training for new contractors in the areas of dispatch, permitting and licensing, hours of service, driver settlements and industry safety policies. Contracted 324 contractors accounting for over $43 million in revenue