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Cayce Resendiz

Business Analyst
Chicago,IL

Summary

Business Analyst with experience supporting sourcing, supplier management, and cross functional planning within a complex retail environment. Skilled in analyzing business data, identifying trends, improving operational processes, and partnering with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive informed decision-making. Experienced managing large supplier portfolios, supporting product launches, monitoring performance metrics, and developing data-driven solutions using Excel and Power BI. Adept at collaborating across sourcing, category management, and supply chain teams to improve operational efficiency and business outcomes

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Sourcing Business Analyst

Walgreens
Deerfield, IL
07.2025 - Current

Analyze category, sourcing, and operational data to identify trends and recommend business strategies that improve category performance.


Partner with cross-functional teams including sourcing, merchandising, planning, and supply chain to identify operational and assortment opportunities.


Support new product launches through market analysis, business planning, and cross-functional coordination.
Monitor business performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and present recommendations to leadership.


Translate complex business data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.


Improve operational workflows by identifying process efficiencies and implementing data-driven solutions.

Ethical Sourcing Specialist

Walgreens
Deerfield, IL
07.2022 - 07.2025

Managed compliance and operational relationships for 500+ domestic and international suppliers across Health & Wellness, Seasonal, Household, Consumables, Beauty, and Personal Care categories.


Served as the primary business partner for suppliers, internal sourcing teams, and external agencies to resolve operational issues and improve supplier performance.


Analyzed supplier performance trends and compliance data to identify risks and recommend process improvements.


Conducted monthly supplier planning meetings (20–30 per month) to review performance metrics, expectations, and corrective action plans.


Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support supplier onboarding, category transitions, and operational readiness.


Developed reporting and performance insights that improved visibility into supplier compliance and business performance.


Supported strategic initiatives through data analysis, documentation, and stakeholder communication.


Helped standardize supplier processes and improve workflow consistency across multiple business functions.

Special Education Teacher

Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
12.2012 - 07.2022


Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.


Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.


Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.


Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various
instructional techniques and technologies.


Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse
students.


Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master
schedule.


Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational
strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

Education

Master of Science - ESL And Bilingual Education

American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
01.2015 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
09.2009 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
08.2002 - 05.2006

Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Data analysis

Project management

User acceptance testing

New Product Launch Support

Supplier Relationship Management

Strategic Sourcing

Certification

LBS 1

Timeline

Sourcing Business Analyst

Walgreens
07.2025 - Current

Ethical Sourcing Specialist

Walgreens
07.2022 - 07.2025

Master of Science - ESL And Bilingual Education

American College of Education
01.2015 - 08.2017

Special Education Teacher

Chicago Public Schools
12.2012 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Northern Illinois University
09.2009 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management

Western Illinois University
08.2002 - 05.2006
Cayce ResendizBusiness Analyst