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Accomplished, results-oriented professional with expertise in information technology, supply chain, vendor management, and software/transformation project leadership. Subject Matter Expert in Retail & CPG industries' end-to-end operations, process and technology. Deep expertise in system selection & deployment. Able to quickly identify and resolve critical business issues, build analytical frameworks, and develop solutions. Fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Italian.


PROGRAM MANAGER
Nike Supply Chain (via Precipio Group)   November 2013 to August 2014
Led complex global program to establish consistent and quality consumer experience for Nike website for all geographies in retail fulfillment channels.
Selected Accomplishments:
• Managed multiple projects, programs, and priorities to achieve goals on time and on budget.
• Conducted risk analysis and mitigation for project processes and supply chain management.
• Developed functionality criteria for America, China, Japan, Europe, and emerging markets.

IT SOLUTION LEADER
Carters.com and Sterling OMS (via The Parker Avery Group)   May 2012 to November 2013
Served as Management Consultant/SME and delivered an ERP and e-commerce order management system for $2 billion retail/wholesale client (Carters.com).
Selected Accomplishments:
• Managed solution design and implementation of cloud-hosted Order Management & Ecommerce Platform.
• Directed all project requirements including online consumer experience, order management and supply chain execution.
• Provided ongoing monitoring for system enhancements and adjustment of requirements.

PRINCIPAL FOR RETAIL CPG & LOGISTICS PROJECTS
Nike (Infosys Consulting)   August 2010 to May 2012
Directed all aspects of technology solutions through data-driven approach and inventory management. Served as primary subject matter expert in retail and consumer goods practice.
Selected Accomplishments:
• Implemented supply chain responsiveness from Planning to Supply Chain execution to reduce Concept-to-Store product lead times.
• Supported Nike Digital modernization initiatives through deployment of Order Management, Ecommerce Platform and optimization of processes and policies.

Facilitate and direct multiple OMNI-channel and supply chain transformation initiatives for retail clients. Initiatives include organizational restructuring, operational process improvement, and systems deployment. Provide advisement through subject matter expertise, project oversight, change management, and strategic alignment.
Selected Accomplishments:
• Led selection of e-commerce platforms for B2B and B2C companies with online revenues over $250M/yr.
• Performed program risk assessment of Oracle JDE ERP upgrade for multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical company by identifying key risks, overseeing development of a remediation path.
• Conceptualized and implemented a multi-year application strategy for a $700 million department store to fully modernize their end-to-end ecosystem from Assortment Planning through Customer Delivery
• Designed logical application architecture for wholesale and retail client's future omnichannel ecosystem.

DIRECTOR

Oversaw multiple OMNI-Channel and supply chain transformations for retailers including operations process improvement, organization restructuring, and systems deployment. Served as primary advisor for project oversight, change management, and Business-IT alignment.

Supervised all aspects of information technology systems and ran a comprehensive assessment of IT and functional capabilities across all departments. Served as lead for strategic and operational planning to align with business goals including prioritizing initiatives and management of current and future IT applications.
Selected Accomplishments:
• Provided exceptional leadership for more than 27 personnel and managed a $10 million annual budget.
• Conducted thorough evaluations of organizational capabilities, challenges, and improvement opportunities supporting more than 2,000 users.

INTERIM VICE-PRESIDENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Directed multiple projects including complex implementation efforts, system selection, application rationalization, and system architecture for solutions such as Merchandise Management, Retail Planning & Allocation, Order Management, Ecommerce, PLM & WMS.
Selected Accomplishments:
• Served as primary client engagement contact and oversaw transformation initiatives.
• Managed initiatives for diverse companies including high-end footwear, specialty foods, and the leading South American retailer.

SENIOR MANAGER

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT

BUSINESS OWNER

PRE-SALES LEADER

DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ERP PROJECT MANAGER

ERP BUSINESS PROCESS & SYSTEM LEAD

Key Clientele/Companies
T-Mobile   Nike   Cole Haan   Cencosud   La Polar   Carter's Osh Kosh   JC Penney   See's Candies   Chico's FAS
Perry Ellis   Columbia Distributing   Liz Claiborne   Macy's   Craft Brew Alliance

MANAGER, SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS & IT SOLUTIONS

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