Supply Chain Project Manager

LAUREN M. SCHEPP

********@*****.*** · (M) 214-***-**** · www.linkedin.com/in/laurenschepp

Comprehensive Enterprise-Level Leadership in Project Management,

Retail Engineering, Supply Chain Capacity Enhancements, & Sourcing Analytics

Versatile Senior Project Manager with years of success leading the development of end-to-end enterprise-level retail and supply chain solutions with significant complexity and risk. Resourceful leader who adapts to new project environments quickly and expertly guides engagements from concept to completion. Drives productivity via disciplined project delivery strategies and exceptional customer relationship management skills. Exceptional ability to influence, collaborate, and communicate at all levels of an organization.

●Strategic leader and resource manager experienced in multiple project prioritization, capital budget development, proposals, ROI calculations, labor/resource allocation, risk management, change management, and team management in a matrix-managed environment

●Analytical expertise in labor allocation, labor standards, equipment and process standardization, import and domestic sourcing analysis, production planning, and ordering efficiencies (minimum order quantities, minimum order amounts)

●Subject matter expert in end-to-end supply chain and materials handling processes including engineered labor standards, network modeling, capacity enhancements (racking, conveyors, automation), transportation network optimization, and complete IT system enhancements (installations, configurations, and implementations)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

7-Eleven Inc - Sr Manager, Supply Chain Analytics Irving, TX 2020-2025

Broad leadership responsibilities in areas of enterprise-wide supply chain and materials handling process improvement projects as well as analytical modeling.projects for a newly created self distribution network. Facilitated cross departmental collaboration to ensure goods from supplier to store were efficiently delivered on-time.

●Directed the roll out of a new store check-in process nationwide saving over $4 million in labor

●Led deployment of WMS, OMS, and Blue Yonder Demand Planning, driving process integration for 950 locations.

●Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver complex supply chain systems managing $40M inventory.

●Developed KPIs and reporting systems that boosted DC productivity by 24% through optimized distribution processes.

●Directed WMS/TMS selection with comprehensive business case, RFP, and contract negotiations.

●Optimized demand forecasting processes using analytical tools, enhancing forecast accuracy by 18%.

Pier 1 Manager - Supply Chain Planning & Business Improvement Ft Worth, TX 2016-2020

Prepared business cases for cost saving initiatives across all aspects of the Supply Chain providing PMO Broad leadership responsibilities in areas of enterprise-wide supply chain and materials handling process improvement projects as well as analytical modeling.management for 10 large-scale projects yearly. Managed annual 13 million in CAPEX spend. Provided KPI reporting and analytics to enable DC process improvements.

●Developed distribution unit level forecasting resulting in a 15% reduction in DC payroll expense.

●Designed and implemented company wide margin model to include omni-channel impacts on overall margin

●Upgraded legacy labor management system saving $200,000

●Managed annual DC labor planning process for a $40 million labor budget

●Lead WMS/WES selection process from business case development to RPF

●Supply Chain PMO overseeing over 30 projects including DC to Store route optimization, Gulf Winds replacement, 3PL pool delivery, DC slotting, LMS upgrade, FC pick process improvements, consolidator conversions, EDI integration, seasonal product flow design, and cross-dock process development resulting in $30 million in savings

Samsung Electronics America - Project Manager Plano, TX 2014-2016

Drove the full lifecycle of new Samsung Customer Service Repair locations including contract negotiation, site selection, retail design, construction, training, and final site delivery. Consulted with 3rd party location owners to ensure all operational KPIs are met. Prepared and presented weekly executive level reporting. Developed overall program strategy. Defined and communicated all operational procedures.

●Rescued distressed program delivering 5 Samsung Customer Service locations on-time and on budget.

●Developed and implemented multi-functional marketing plan increasing service traffic by 3%

●Facilitated the decrease of overall service repair times by 24%

●Created and deployed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all Customer Service locations

Michaels Stores - Manager - Store Processes & Labor Standards Irving, TX 2013-2014

Managed the efficient allocation of $480M in payroll budget across 1,140 stores nationwide through proper application of Michael’s engineered labor system. Individually consulted with more challenging stores to deliver solutions regarding store layout constraints. Trained new and existing store managers on standards, core processes, and competencies at on-site Truck Academies and within corporate training events. Reviewed construction blueprints and planogram updates for efficiency and feasibility. Supervised 1 SOP Specialist.

●Managed the efficient allocation of $480M in payroll budget across 1,140 stores nationwide through proper application of Michael’s engineered labor system.

●Generated $4.2M in annual savings as Project Manager for review, assessment, and refresh of store labor standards.

Michaels Stores - Manager, Supply Chain Optimization Irving, TX 2008-2013

Facilitated enterprise-wide supply chain and materials handling process improvement projects as well as import and domestic sourcing analyses and modeling, Developed analytical and capacity models to assess risk and identify cost and efficiency shortfalls. Prepared business case for corporate intervention in underperforming areas and oversaw 10-15 large-scale projects yearly. Delivered hundreds of financial analytics behind vendor selections and conversions, production planning, and MOQ/MOA for an extremely diverse, high-volume portfolio of SKUs.

●Produced over $40M in savings by developing new analytical approach to vendor conversion opportunities, identifying risks, and developing negotiation strategies for new, privately branded items

●Formalized the project management process within Optimization Group – establishing charter scope, value proposition, change order process, communication process, formal close-out documentation, and outcome follow-up. Methodology was rolled out company wide.

Michaels Stores - Project Engineer Irving, TX 2002-2008

●Delivered new DC design reducing costs by 20-30% and increasing DC productivity by 40% within 1 year.

●Delivered item-level analytics behind manufacturer negotiations that delivered 4.5% average cost savings on 24,000 SKUs during Michael’s transition to a DC-driven distribution model.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

●MBA International Business, University of Texas at Dallas

●Bachelor of Industrial Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology

●Six Sigma Green Belt; Certified, ModAPTS and MSD

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Blue Yonder LMS · Manhattan WMS · Manhattan Slotting Optimization · Blue Yonder Planning · ModAPTS · MSD · JIRA · Visio · MS Project · Smartsheet · Retail PRO · RETEK · SQL · Zephyr · MOVE WMS · Optricity · Vantage LMS · HTML· MOVE WMS · Standards Pro

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