Accomplished retail leader with more than 18 years of experience in merchandising, business planning, brand management and supply chain management. Exceptional analytical, communication and leadership skills in coaching, managing and motivating diverse professionals in challenging environments. As a change agent, lead SSC's business transformation from traditional planning models to category management designing new merchandising and retail planning processes while simultaneously leading implementations of home-grown systems. Spearheaded the annual budgeting process. Business lead on the company's subsequent transition towards Oracle Retail. Key player in a management team that took the c...