Emily Steinbrecher
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dynamic Sr. Program Manager at Amazon Fresh with a proven track record in strategic thinking and program optimization. Expert in leveraging analytical skills to drive performance metrics and enhance team collaboration, achieving significant business growth. Recognized for delivering impactful results and fostering a customer-obsessed culture across diverse merchandising initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Program Manager, Merchandising
Amazon Fresh
Seattle, WA
12.2023 - Current
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Assistant Buy Planner: Classic Best Men’s Sportswear
Nordstrom & Nordstrom Rack Corporate Buying Office
Seattle, WA
10.2020 - Current
- Manage and analyze weekly in season business for our suppliers across 5 channels of business
- Every decision made through the lens of being Customer obsessed, supporting in person and online shopping choices
- Create customer choice plans by category and supplier in preparation for market buys
- Write all future POs for the department as well as in season reorders and closeouts
Program Manager, Merchandising
Amazon Fresh
Seattle, WA
11.2021 - 11.2023
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Merchandise Analyst: Men’s Apparel
Nordstrom & Nordstrom Rack Corporate Buying Office
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Supported 3 different buying office teams during the company-wide furlough
- Worked together to cancel on order, plan promotional events, markdown slow sellers, and reorder pandemic-relevant items while mitigating loss and maximizing gross margin
Interim Assistant Buy Planner: Cosmetics, Home & Tech
Nordstrom & Nordstrom Rack Corporate Buying Office
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed categories spend to ensure we stayed in line with budget
- Analyzed weekly category business to improve in-season performance and execute reorders for top performing items
Merchandise Analyst: Men’s Accessories & Tech
Nordstrom & Nordstrom Rack Corporate Buying Office
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Supported over 300 suppliers and $137M annual volume
- Completed supplier, category, and item specific analysis for weekly in-season business reviews
- Responsible for executing markdowns, racking, promotions, price matching, RTVs and reorders
- Consistent cross-team collaboration with 11 internal teams
Department Manager: Active & Swim
Nordstrom & Nordstrom Rack Stores
Bellevue, WA
04.2016 - 09.2017
- Swim department ran an 8.5% increase over 2015 results, ranking #1 in NW region
- Created schematics for 2 separate large scale multi department floor moves using department specific standards
- Partnered with Visual team to ensure schematic could be supported by available fixtures
Department Manager: Men’s & Kid’s Apparel
Nordstrom Rack
Bellevue, WA
10.2014 - 03.2016
- Managed the #2 volume Kid’s department in the company: $2.5M annual volume across 8 product categories
- Partnered with corporate Visual Merchandising team to create schematic with increased square footage for “Toy Destination” pilot for Q4 Holiday Season; rolled out to the rest of the company the following year as standard
- Managed the #8 volume Men’s department in the company: $10M annual volume across 9 product categories totaling
- Grew total business by 22% from $8.2M in 2014
- Won Store Selling Manager of the Quarter, Q2 2015
- Exceeded $2.7M in volume, with a 3.2% increase over 2014, and over 115,000 units sold
Department Manager: Accessories
Nordstrom Rack
Seattle, WA
07.2013 - 10.2014
- Managed the #2 volume Accessories department in the company: $9M annual volume across 10 product categories
- Won Regional Selling Manager of the Quarter, Q1 2014
- Exceeded $2M in volume with a 1.5% increase over LY and more than 157,000 units sold
- Chosen to assist regional leadership team for the new Rack store opening in Eugene, OR
- Collaborated with Merchant Buyers to align sales strategies with buy vision execution and marketing efforts
Department Manager: Women’s Accessories
Nordstrom Rack
Portland, OR
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Managed 10 product categories growing total department volume by 13% to $4.5M
- Won Regional Selling Manager of the Quarter, Q4 2012
- Exceeded $1.5M in volume, with a 4.2% increase over previous year and over 80,000 units sold
- Part of the leadership team to initially launch mobile point of sale service systems in stores
Department Manager: Individualist, Savvy, Studio, tbd, & Dresses
Nordstrom
Salem, OR
02.2011 - 07.2012
- Partnered with Corporate Buyers and regional leadership team to launch a new department in store
- Created floor schematics and partnered with Visual team to execute floor moves to better align departments to compliment customer shopping patterns
Assistant Department Manager: Point of View & Dresses
Nordstrom
Portland, OR
08.2010 - 02.2011
- Taught and coached a team of 13 salespeople to cultivate relationships in a customer obsessed environment to exceed personal sales goals and contribute to overall department success
- Won Store Anniversary Cup award for a 15% increase and $75,000 pickup over previous year’s performance
Salesperson: Active, Swim, Point of View & Dresses
Nordstrom
Salem & Portland, OR
02.2009 - 08.2010
- Recipient of ‘All Star’ award for exceptional customer service; highest award honored for salespeople
- Chosen to attend ‘Future Nordstrom Leaders’ management training program
- Exceeded quarterly selling goals and recognized as a ‘Top Tier’ producer in selling credit card Rewards Program
Visual Display Merchandising Internship
Anthropologie
Portland, OR
06.2007 - 10.2007
- Worked on a small, highly creative team to support the execution of all visual display elements within the store
- Analyzed sales results with management to ensure visual merchandising was utilized to maximize sales results
- Utilized vision and inspiration boards to communicate visual themes
Education
Bachelor of Sciences - Merchandising Management
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR01-2008
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Tableau
- Problem solving
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Performance metrics
- Team collaboration
- Strategic thinking
- Scope management
- Change management
- Performance measurement
- Training and mentoring
- Strong analytical skills
- Program optimization
Timeline
Sr. Program Manager, Merchandising
Amazon Fresh
12.2023 - Current
Program Manager, Merchandising
Amazon Fresh
11.2021 - 11.2023
Assistant Buy Planner: Classic Best Men’s Sportswear
Nordstrom & Nordstrom Rack Corporate Buying Office
10.2020 - Current
Merchandise Analyst: Men’s Apparel
Nordstrom & Nordstrom Rack Corporate Buying Office
04.2020 - 10.2020
Interim Assistant Buy Planner: Cosmetics, Home & Tech
Nordstrom & Nordstrom Rack Corporate Buying Office
09.2019 - 03.2020
Merchandise Analyst: Men’s Accessories & Tech
Nordstrom & Nordstrom Rack Corporate Buying Office
10.2017 - 08.2019
Department Manager: Active & Swim
Nordstrom & Nordstrom Rack Stores
04.2016 - 09.2017
Department Manager: Men’s & Kid’s Apparel
Nordstrom Rack
10.2014 - 03.2016
Department Manager: Accessories
Nordstrom Rack
07.2013 - 10.2014
Department Manager: Women’s Accessories
Nordstrom Rack
07.2012 - 07.2013
Department Manager: Individualist, Savvy, Studio, tbd, & Dresses
Nordstrom
02.2011 - 07.2012
Assistant Department Manager: Point of View & Dresses
Nordstrom
08.2010 - 02.2011
Salesperson: Active, Swim, Point of View & Dresses
Nordstrom
02.2009 - 08.2010
Visual Display Merchandising Internship
Anthropologie
06.2007 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Sciences - Merchandising Management
Oregon State University