Wayne Schuster

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Vice President Store Development - Construction, Design, Facilities, Merchandising and Store Planning @ Total Wine & More
Chicago, IL, US
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Greater Chicago Area, United States, United States
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About Wayne Schuster

Retail executive propelling sustainable revenue growth and improving customer satisfaction for global retail organizations. Strong track record increasing profitability and market share through exemplary strategic planning and hands-on management. Adept at evaluating business operations and implementing successful strategies to reverse operating losses, generate growth, and gain market share. Expertise includes e-commerce, new business launches, store planning and design, budgeting and forecasting, acquisitions, strategic alliances, real estate, construction, merchandising, sales and marketing, sourcing and inventory management. Dedicated to building and motivating diverse groups of employees that consistently surpass expectations.Broad-based experience in the retail industryMBA (Masters in Business Administration)Six Sigma CertifiedExecutive Advisory Board MemberChairman's Team Award FinalistJDA CertifiedPMP (Project Management Professional) Certified Specialties: Operational Excellence, Retail Executive, Store Planning/Remodels/Rollouts, P&L Responsibility, E-commerce, Catalog, Legal, Sourcing, Buying, Vendor Negotiations, Pricing Structures, Product Development, Market Support, Marketing, Real Estate and Facilities, Human Resources and Compliance, Customer Service, Order Management, Installation and Delivery, Sales, Information Technology, Accounting Finance, Training, Document Control, Material Management and Replenishment and Supply Chain / Logistics

Wayne Schuster's Current Company Details
Total Wine & More

Total Wine & More

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Vice President Store Development - Construction, Design, Facilities, Merchandising and Store Planning
Chicago, IL, US
Website:
totalwine.com
Employees:
5233
Wayne Schuster Work Experience Details
  • Total Wine & More
    Vice President Store Development - Construction, Design, Facilities, Merchandising And Store Planning
    Total Wine & More
    Chicago, Il, Us
  • Total Wine & More
    Vice President Store Development - Construction, Design, Facilities, Merchandising & Store Planning
    Total Wine & More Oct 2021 - Present
    Bethesda, Md, Us
    Setting the strategic direction for all design and construction related real estate development activities for new stores, remodels, expansions and other project initiatives. Lead the Architecture, Construction, Design, Facilities, Merchandising, Procurement, Space & Store Planning and Visual Merchandising. Responsible from cradle-to-grave lifecycle management, improving the quality of the real estate portfolio. Working cross-functionally with all departments to achieve improvement in key performance indicators, goals, and objectives in this great growing organization.
  • Claire'S Inc.
    Global Executive Director Of Construction, Store Planning And Design
    Claire'S Inc. Dec 2018 - Oct 2021
    Hoffman Estates, Il, Us
    Implementation of strategic execution of Claire's new stores, concepts, relocations and remodel capital plans. Including real estate, merchandise, operations, logistics, IT, procurement, budgets, store planning, design and fixtures. Accountable to plan, schedule, project management to deliver projects on time and on budget along with our annual capital plan with our executive team.
  • Roundy'S Supermarkets, Inc.
    Executive Director Space Planning, Merchandise And Operations
    Roundy'S Supermarkets, Inc. Sep 2015 - Nov 2018
    Milwaukee , Wisconsin , Us
    Responsible for forecasting and implementing the visual merchandising strategy for the organization. Oversees the company’s strategic planning process from sales, merchandise, marketing, operational excellence, ClickList (E-Commerce - order online pick-up at store), Fuel Centers, new stores, remodels and store execution. Partners with management to prioritize, develop, and implement sales and strategic initiatives to support growth and revitalization. Actively seeking out new and fresh strategies to ensure an industry leading and customer centric in-store experience.
  • Walgreens
    Head Of Floor Planning, Operations And Community Management
    Walgreens Apr 2011 - Aug 2015
    Deerfield, Il, Us
    Managing the data to day operations of the merchandise floor planning team. Ensuring the planning team meets deadlines in creating merchandise plans for new stores, remodels, proto-types, specialty stores and strategic initiatives. Overseeing the team that utilizes fact based analysis and metrics to optimize store space and profit, while providing a strategic direction. Building a rapport with head merchants to ensure current strategies are incorporated, while developing and mentoring the growth of the team.
  • Retail Services Of America, Inc.
    Managing Director
    Retail Services Of America, Inc. 2010 - 2011
    Retail Services of America, Inc. is a proven retail consulting firm that works with retailers and other customer centric companies.We provide high-quality services since we opened our doors in 2010. We help companies dramatically improve their customer experience and improve their result. Every day, we strive to provide you with the best experience in the retail arena. THE SECRET OF OUR SUCCESSAt Retail Services of America, Inc. we provide a great service and a personalized experience better than anyone in the business. We only hire the best people who share our passion for growing your company. We genuinely care about our customers and go above and beyond to provide the best customer support. We do these things, and more, while providing you with retail services at a great value.
  • Walgreens
    Lead Executive Consultant (Project) - Retail Operations Of Customer Centric Retailing
    Walgreens Aug 2009 - 2010
    Deerfield, Il, Us
    Responsible for devising and implementing strategic initiatives, including business process reengineering, merchandising, operations, supply chain, sales, pricing, inventory, marketing, store planning, and finance.Instituted a remodel program to update all 7,000 stores and new store formats, which increased sales by 2.7% and decreased inventory by 25%.
  • Empire Today
    Executive Of Retail Operations (Vp Merchandise And Sales / Regional Vice President)
    Empire Today Nov 2006 - Apr 2009
    Northlake, Il, Us
    Responsible for managing product development, operations, and sales, providing customer service to 52 major metropolitan areas, supervising 2,000 employees and generating $700 million in annual sales.• Propelled the firm to the best sales performance, highest customer service scores, and most valued products and services in its 50 year history• Led operational excellence and strategic initiatives in retail operations, manufacturing, merchandising, documentation, sourcing, buying, branding, and product development
  • Sears
    Executive Director Of Store Planning, Merchandise And Operations
    Sears Nov 2002 - Nov 2006
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Directed the layout, merchandise, fixtures and design for all implementations for a $2.7 billion business (sporting goods, hardware/craftsman, paint, lawn and garden, automotive, appliances, electronics, toys, and seasonal areas) and entire off the mall formats (Kmart, Sears Grand, Sears Essentials, The Great Indoors, Sears Hardware, Product Services, Outlets and Sears Appliances).• Fostered strategies to convert business needs into business solutions; which equated to a 13.5% sales increase in one year. • Supervised and developed 37 employees, while communicating clear direction and supporting over 3000 facilities. • Involved with entire hard-lines process from site determination to implementation to steer stores to a profitable 4.3% gain per year and sustainable growth through creation and delivery of financial plans, while improving day to day operations.
  • Sears, Roebuck And Co.
    Project Manager - Customer Care Network
    Sears, Roebuck And Co. 2001 - 2002
    Chicago,, Il, Us
    Spearheaded vision, strategy and execution of all call center operations, business to business and direct to customer operations. • Streamlined call center opportunities from business to business and direct to customer; adding $1.3 million in sales. • Improved time and efficiencies by 185.2% implementing technical resolutions for product knowledge than increasing staff. • Reengineered E-mail and Marketing management for the enterprise for 4,754 employees across multiple businesses.
  • Sears, Roebuck And Co.
    National Manager Of Sears E-Commerce And Catalog
    Sears, Roebuck And Co. 2000 - 2001
    Chicago,, Il, Us
    Integrated the development of virtual store and web-center to create operational process and add customer value.• Implemented projects over $42.7 million concerning customer care and operational process, that standardized sears online. • Formulated increased sales by 34.7% in 6 months by instituting order on-line and pickup at the store by customer focused. • Increased sales revenue by 28.3% by out of stock notification and formulating E-mail notifications for improved service levels.
  • Sears, Roebuck And Co.
    Planning Manager Of Automotive
    Sears, Roebuck And Co. 1998 - 2000
    Chicago,, Il, Us
    Performed day to day operations, maximize space planning and drive sales for Sears Automotive and National Tire & Batteries.• Championed an increased sales volume by 12.9% and added new products and services that revolutionized the industry. • Saved over $1.3 million developing new strategies and adherence to extreme deadlines that drove department success.• Formulated construction costs savings by 27.2% with in one year and added $5.2 million to profits, with new stores.
  • Sears, Roebuck And Co.
    Store Planning Manager Of Operations (Home Fashions, Soft-Lines And Hard-Lines)
    Sears, Roebuck And Co. 1994 - 1998
    Chicago,, Il, Us
    Planning the entire facility layouts, while operated all non-selling/hub areas (offices, computer rooms, loss prevention areas, fitting rooms, exterior, real estate, restrooms, stock rooms, truck docks, cash rooms and merchandise pick-up).• Instituted a sales space to stock ratio program that added over $10.4 million in sales and made stores more efficient.• Implemented ADA (Americans with Disability Act) compliance for all 857 stores on time and under budget. • Remodeled over 13,195,265 square feet in one year and was known as the world class leader in the retail industry.

Wayne Schuster Skills

Retail Cross Functional Team Leadership Management Strategy Leadership Sourcing Training Strategic Planning Inventory Management Project Management Merchandising Marketing P&l Management Sales Forecasting Start Ups Budgets New Business Development Pricing Product Development Negotiation E Commerce Supply Chain Project Planning Budgeting Business Development Income Statement B2b Supply Chain Management Business To Business

Wayne Schuster Education Details

  • Aurora University
    Aurora University
    Master Of Business Administration - Mba
  • Loras College
    Loras College
    Business Management And Engineering
  • Mit - Morrison Institue Of Technology
    Mit - Morrison Institue Of Technology
    Architecture
  • Roosevelt University
    Roosevelt University
    Business Management And Operations

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What company does Wayne Schuster work for?

Wayne Schuster works for Total Wine & More

What is Wayne Schuster's role at the current company?

Wayne Schuster's current role is Vice President Store Development - Construction, Design, Facilities, Merchandising and Store Planning.

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What schools did Wayne Schuster attend?

Wayne Schuster attended Aurora University, Loras College, Mit - Morrison Institue Of Technology, Roosevelt University.

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Wayne Schuster has skills like Retail, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Management, Strategy, Leadership, Sourcing, Training, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Project Management, Merchandising, Marketing.

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