Allison Glynn
Edina,MN
Summary
Strategic and results-driven leader with over 20 years of experience in retail, focusing on strategic business management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture. Seeking opportunities to apply these transferable skills in a dynamic and challenging new field.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Inventory Management Operations – Training & Systems Support
Target Corporation
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Developed a comprehensive learning ecosystem encompassing training, support, and knowledge management practices.
- Established a new global inventory management training team, defined vision and responsibilities, and closed training gaps through cross-functional collaboration.
- Expanded learning beyond onboarding to include continuous learning, ad hoc sessions, and in-person training.
- Improved training satisfaction scores to 80–100%; new hire scores consistently ranged from 97–100%.
- Launched Sharepoint communication routines to improve transparency and alignment.
- Reorganized inventory knowledge resources, introduced chatbot support using GenAI, and conducted the first IM Ops SharePoint audit.
Director, Product Management – Prototyping & Systems Support
Target Corporation
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Led a cross-functional team to support legacy inventory systems while building future support models and prototyping bridge solutions.
- Introduced a global ticketing customer support model with team members in India, and improved ticket management processes for users and business partners.
- Supported new inventory systems activation efforts, including discovery, sequencing, and strategic planning.
Director, Sales and Operations Planning – Business Operations
Target Corporation
12.2016 - 02.2021
- Co-led the launch of the new Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) team by merging and developing new roles and responsibilities for multiple supply chain and inventory teams.
- Defined operational vision and aligned priorities for delivering feasible supply plans.
- Created an internal prototyping team delivering enterprise data tools and dashboards using Agile methods.
- Led change management initiatives integrating S&OP into Target’s broader merchandising & inventory structure.
Director, Inventory Management Operations – Supply Chain & Events
Target Corporation
01.2012 - 12.2016
- Drove supply chain transformation and integration with merchandising and inventory management.
- Developed replenishment best practices, saving ~$40M in capital and reducing markdown losses by ~$100M.
- Led the replenishment workstream for the new upstream distribution centers (NPV: $150M), improving in-stock and sales.
- Reorganized team of 18 to improve cross-functional collaboration and business responsiveness.
Senior Buyer – CityTarget (Small Formats) Apparel
Target Corporation
12.2010 - 01.2012
- Launched the CityTarget apparel business strategy tailored to small-format urban stores across the nation.
- Introduced new in-store marketing (e.g., mannequins, in-store marketing) resulting in a 40% sales lift.
- Influenced SVPs and merchants to adopt localized assortment practices for urban markets.
Senior Buyer – Intimate Apparel
Target Corporation
02.2009 - 12.2010
- Managed $200M+ across private label and national brands in shapewear and intimates.
- Delivered 45% comp increase in shapewear programs and 13.5% comp growth in private label, by partnering with vendors to produce and react to new trends.
- Overhauled national brand underwear presentation, resulting in 5% YoY sales growth.
Buyer – Cosmetics
Target Corporation
01.2007 - 02.2009
- Oversaw $120M+ portfolio including Boots, Sonia Kashuk, and exclusive prestige brand launches.
- Launched three new exclusive cosmetic brands ($20M annual sales) through strong relationship management and education of the Target guest and operating procedures.
- Executed Boots U.S. launch achieving $40M in first-year revenue, tailoring product selection and presentation for the U.S .guest.
- Improved profitability in Sonia Kashuk brand by 100 basis points by introducing limited edition products and improved inventory management.
Senior Manager, Inventory Management – Men’s Tops
Target Corporation
10.2004 - 10.2006
- Led team of 5-8 inventory analysts in delivering $400M in annual sales with 25% above goal contribution margin.
- Consistently recognized for delivering our annual financial goals and best team awards from executive leadership.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Illinois
Champaign, ILSkills
- Team leadership & management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Relationship building
- Customer service & support
- Strategy planning & implementation
- Verbal & written communication
- Project management
- Data analysis & forecasting
- Inventory management
- Learning & development
- Agile & rapid prototyping
Certification
Agile Product Ownership (ICP-APO) - ICAgile
Timeline
Director, Inventory Management Operations – Training & Systems Support
Target Corporation
02.2023 - 05.2025
Director, Product Management – Prototyping & Systems Support
Target Corporation
02.2021 - 02.2023
Director, Sales and Operations Planning – Business Operations
Target Corporation
12.2016 - 02.2021
Director, Inventory Management Operations – Supply Chain & Events
Target Corporation
01.2012 - 12.2016
Senior Buyer – CityTarget (Small Formats) Apparel
Target Corporation
12.2010 - 01.2012
Senior Buyer – Intimate Apparel
Target Corporation
02.2009 - 12.2010
Buyer – Cosmetics
Target Corporation
01.2007 - 02.2009
Senior Manager, Inventory Management – Men’s Tops
Target Corporation
10.2004 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Illinois
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