Brady Bolen

• Developed Category Advisor roles and responsibilities not previously established.
• Trained in JDA ProSpace.
• Supported Walmart in 17 individual modular categories across two departments.
• Created weekly and monthly reporting for categories in order to quickly identify overall sales trends down to individual modular footages.
• Ran Ad Hoc reporting for 15 Associate Merchants and four Merchandising Directors.
• Utilized Nielsen data to identify patterns in allocating space in market trends in reference to percentage of sales.
• Assisted Walmart Assortment Strategy Team in piloting mod draw for Home Categories.

• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

• Design store merchandise plans consistent with large-scale initiatives (Project Impact, Clear Action Alley, Space Capture and Home Renovation)
• Lead and guide seasonal relays
• Category floorplan and relay development and strategy planning and execution
• Consult and influence relationship between Merchandising, Operations, Communications, and suppliers
• Update and manage store traits
• Create scripts for floorplan standards and import into Space Excellence Tool (SET).
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

• Follow and audit compliance rulings and opinions as part of layout design and execution
• Evaluate and implement merchant strategies into floorplan development
• Extensive work on non proto layouts for expansions, multi-levels and takeover projects
• Reviewing architectural designs for accuracy and implementing structural changes
• Adherence to and knowledge of compliance rulings and opinions when developing layouts.
• Used computer-aided design software to prepare blueprints and schematics.

• Walmart applications such as Avocado to work through exception reports for flagged .com orders
• Investigation of order exceptions which included daily contact with stores via phone calls and email
• Ensured service to the customer in a timely manner.
• Monitored orders and delivered status updates to customers regarding arrivals.
• Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.

• Complex data analysis from multiple sources – internal and external – to create reporting governance and reports used by leadership
• Tracked volume usage rates for ocean and air carriers for global markets
• Data analytics and consultation for crucial transportation business decisions and ensure commitments on track
• Assisted set up and execution of Global Transportation Conference with major air and ocean carriers.
• Tracked supply, equipment and product inventory quantities to maintain necessary levels.
• Issued timely and accurate responses to both internal and external inquiries.

• Collected damaged goods claims information from Direct Imports Distribution Centers
• Compiled information into formal claim against shipping company
• Follow up calls/emails to ensure settlement.
• Reviewed insurance and claims documents to verify required information and secure any missing data for settlements.
• Followed up with customers on unresolved issues.
• Responded to inquiries by answering questions, providing information and directing customers to appropriate resources.