Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
20+ years of global expertise in driving profitability, business growth, and operational excellence in retail and manufacturing, I have delivered over $1b in value. Transformational change leader who continually challenges the status quo and develops sustainable commercial and operational strategies. An expert operator that can optimize end-to-end processes in merchandising, supply chain, and stores to improve customer service and reduce the cost to serve.
Reported to Chief Growth Officer and led a team of 14. Developed the transformational strategy and plans to return the business to profitability. Stand-up Growth Office focused on asset-light growth strategies like partnerships and the development of life moment Ecosystems. • Led cost transformation at BBBY and partnered with Stores, Supply Chain, Marketing, SG&A Indirects, and HR to develop initiatives that delivered in Q3 more than $100m in cost reductions (annualized around $440m). • Led the Supply Chain Cost Transformation that delivered a $130m annualized reduction. • Delivered Kroger partnership, a $1B+ business opportunity, and started building the Moving ecosystem. • Led development and execution of the plan that reduced inventory of Owned Brands by $400m by the end of Q3.