Colleen Brennan
Summary
Procurement professional with 10+ years of experience spanning a variety of products and categories across Retail and Fintech industries. Proven ability to manage complex projects and enhance operational efficiency. Eager to continue contributing my broad perspective and skills and to build a long-term career with FIS.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
FIS
Remote
04.2025 - Current
- Drive supplier rationalization and optimization for multiple strategic acquisitions targeting ~$30M in cost savings and synergies in collaboration with SCM colleagues and key cross-functional teams
- Develop and maintain project plans and trackers related to supplier data collection and contracts, short and long-term dispositions, and payment transitions. Provide key metrics status updates to executive leadership
- Contribute to the development of M&A playbooks and RACI models, optimizing procurement strategies and establishing clear processes and roles
- Provide white glove service to newly acquired employees, ensuring seamless transitions, reducing operational friction, and mitigating risks to the business
Manager, Sourcing & Quality
Restoration Hardware (RH)
Corte Madera
09.2020 - Current
- Managed global vendor relationships, sourcing, product development, production, quality assurance, and logistics for two divisions, overseeing 100+ active vendors and $200+ million in annual sales
- Collaborated cross-functionally with design, inventory planning, merchandising, compliance, and e-commerce teams to align on sourcing and quality objectives
- Identified and addressed potential issues to enhance customer experience and strengthen brand reputation by integrating quality assurance into early product development stages
Buyer
Sears & Kmart
San Francisco
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Developed assortment strategies and made calculated decisions to drive positive results, owning bottoms-up buy planning process and achieving quarterly financial goals.
- Traveled overseas to factories and vendor showrooms to develop new products, negotiate costs, and establish partnerships, presenting plans and strategies to executive leadership.
- Managed organization and implementation of new product launches and marketing campaigns, driving calendar adherence to meet critical deadlines and ensuring production schedule compliance.
Associate Merchant
Restoration Hardware (RH)
Corte Madera
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Managed a $100 million business across three different channels, seeing an improved annual turnover rate and sales increase of +10% during tenure
- Collaborated cross-functionally to execute product development, promotions, pricing strategies, packaging, signage, store operations, inventory management, and quarterly floorset refreshes, enhancing overall operational efficiency
- Analyzed sales, margin, promotional results, inventory levels, and other KPIs during weekly and monthly business reviews to inform strategic decision-making
Inventory Analyst
Restoration Hardware (RH)
Corte Madera
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Analyzed data to support sales and inventory plans, business recaps, in-season forecasting, and monthly open-to-buy processes
- Communicated daily with over 30 domestic and international vendors to ensure timely and efficient delivery of inventory, supporting strategic goals and deadlines
- Coordinated time-sensitive shipments for displays in new store openings, achieving on-time receipt and contributing to positive ROI
Merchandise Coordinator
Sephora
San Francisco
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Supported Sephora's private label omni-channel merchandising, inventory planning, product development and marketing teams
Education
MBA - Finance and Marketing
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga01-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Communications and Spanish
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA01-2011
Skills
- Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Oracle, ERP/Procurement tools
- Power BI, report building and KPI analysis
- FIS specific tools including SourcePoint
- Salesforce, CRM tools
- Supply chain strategy
Timeline
Project Manager
FIS
04.2025 - Current
Manager, Sourcing & Quality
Restoration Hardware (RH)
09.2020 - Current
Buyer
Sears & Kmart
04.2018 - 01.2020
Associate Merchant
Restoration Hardware (RH)
06.2016 - 04.2018
Inventory Analyst
Restoration Hardware (RH)
04.2015 - 06.2016
Merchandise Coordinator
Sephora
08.2014 - 04.2015
MBA - Finance and Marketing
Saint Mary's College of California
Bachelor of Arts - Communications and Spanish
Santa Clara University