Director Supply Chain @ Supply Chain Business Unit Director for the Consumables Division, responsible for maintaining high in stock at shelf with productive inventory levels that support sales and merchandising plans, reducing unproductive inventory, and maintaining/reducing overall supply chain costs. Responsible for managing product availability, inventory productivity and cost productivity for the Consumables Division across all Distribution Centers and Stores. Includes 37 merchandise categories Team consists of managers, analysts, forecasters, and inventory specialists. Responsibilities include managing demand and supply integration from supplier to store, vendor collaboration, forecasting promotions, seasons and everyday demand, product transitions (new item introductions and exit strategies), ordering and agile replenishment of merchandise into the DC and stores. Responsible to drive cross-functional collaboration and support among Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, DC Operations, Transportation, Finance and Store Operations to achieve alignment and optimal execution and efficiency. From April 2011 to Present (4 years 9 months)

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science @ Illinois State University Pat Fisher is skilled in: Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Retail, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Management, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Merchandising, Team Leadership, Purchasing, Vendor Management, Leadership, Forecasting