Pokemon & Toys"R"Us.com
At The Pokémon Company and Toys"R"Us.com, I played a pivotal role in driving growth and efficiency across digital and operational channels. Through a combination of strategic vision, financial leadership, and cross-functional collaboration, I delivered impactful results that shaped the trajectory of both organizations.
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Key Highlights of Impact
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Revenue Growth and Profitability:
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At Pokémon, achieved 31% YOY sales growth in 2007 over 2006, driving the first-year profit forPokemoncenter.com..
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At Toys"R"Us, led the Merchandise Transformation Sales & Inventory project, aligning inventory systems with business objectives to optimize sales and operations.
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Strategic Financial Leadership:
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Managed monthly sales budgets and P&L statements, ensuring profitability and delivering precise financial forecasts.
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Partnered with finance teams to develop operational project P&Ls that drove decision-making and profitability.
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Digital Transformation and Consumer Engagement
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eCommerce Leadership:
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Directed initiatives to enhancePokemoncenter.com through SEO best practices and targeted SEM programs, driving organic traffic and engaging consumers in key markets.
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Partnered with Venda to enhance web functionality and performance, creating a more dynamic and user-friendly shopping experience.
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Customer-Centric Strategies:
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At Pokémon, managed the Customer Service Department, delivering seamless email and phone support to improve customer satisfaction.
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At Toys"R"Us, implemented innovative processes to streamline reverse logistics (RTW, RTV), enhancing the consumer return experience.
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Cross-Functional Leadership and Collaboration
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Coordinated with third-party partners and internal teams, such as Mercedes Distribution and MIS, to optimize fulfillment, shipment activities, and system designs.
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Supervised a team of analysts and regularly updated the Executive Steering Committee at Toys"R"Us, ensuring alignment with corporate business objectives.
Project Management and Operational Efficiency
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Spearheaded the Merchandise Transformation Sales & Inventory project at Toys"R"Us, bridging the gap between business needs and system capabilities.
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Determined inbound sales forecasts forAmazon.com fulfillment centers, improving operational efficiency and forecasting accuracy.
Results in Numbers
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31% YOY Growth forPokemoncenter.com in 2007.
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First-Year Profit Realized for Pokémon’s eCommerce business.
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Optimized Inventory Systems at Toys"R"Us, aligning with corporate objectives and enhancing sales performance.