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JENNIFER L. OAS

Senior Manager- Business Information
Winston Salem,NC

Summary

Dedicated food and tobacco professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR MANAGER BUSINESS INFORMATION

Reynolds American Inc
WINSTON SALEM, NC
10.2018 - Current
  • Oversaw Reynolds American retail scan database to increase data reporting quality for payment and analytical use.
  • Worked directly with retail clients and 3rd-party service providers to resolve retail scan data reporting issues tied to complex promotional campaigns.
  • Trained new hires on proper use of multiple data sources within our EDW.
  • Developed canned reporting and visual insights for leadership ad-hoc analysis using cloud-based analytical platforms.
  • Created new quality control checks for automated exception reporting and methods development to confirm discount pass-through compliance.
  • Project management for scoped application within ServiceNow CRM system to identify data irregularities and workflow corrective actions.
  • Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.

LEAD MANAGER CUSTOMER

Reynolds American Inc
WINSTON SALEM, NC
01.2017 - 10.2018
  • Created methodology for predictive out-of-stock reporting and estimated annual lost profitability.
  • Created custom reporting tools for use in field to support JBP objectives for over 4 operational divisions and over 100 regions.
  • Debugged data errors by identifying specific point-of-sale behavior by retail clerks that contributed to data inaccuracies.
  • Enhanced account scorecard data by including static set analytics and location-based methodology.
  • Comprehensive trading area analytics and key market opportunity analysis.
  • Followed through with client requests to resolve problems.
  • Completed special projects by using effective decision making, critical thinking and time management skills.

DIRECTOR of PRIVATE BRANDS

The Fresh Market
GREENSBORO, NC
12.2007 - 12.2016
  • Responsible for ideation-to-launch strategy of new private brand products across all non-perishable food and non-food categories.
  • Vendor sourcing, quality assurance documentation, contract negotiation, product specification management, packaging design management, initial purchase order and pipeline distribution.
  • Portfolio SKU growth 23% on average, year over year.
    Worked cross-functionally with Merchandising VPs, Directors, and Category Managers and operations to ensure on-time product launch within category-review cycle.
  • Managed team of three direct reports, two indirect reports, and two external contractors (design and pre-press artists).
  • Kept inventory levels in line with expected demands.
  • Strengthened controls to minimize waste and reduce costs.
  • Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.

FELLOW

UNC-Greensboro
GREENSBORO, NC
01.2002 - 05.2007
  • Graduate assistantship in basic cellular research and teaching.
  • Taught both undergraduate and graduate courses.

Education

M.S - Human Nutrition

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
2007

B.S - Food Science

SIMMONS COLLEGE
05.1997

Skills

  • BI Tools and System Design
  • Business Intelligence Testing
  • Business process mapping
  • Business Strategy
  • Competitive Market Analysis
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Customer Communication
  • Database Management
  • MicroStrategy
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Product Development
  • Program Management
  • Sales and Marketing Support
  • ServiceNow
  • Visual Insights
  • Workfront Portfolio Management

Work Availability

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Quote

The price one pays for pursuing any profession or calling is an intimate knowledge of its ugly side.
James Baldwin

Timeline

SENIOR MANAGER BUSINESS INFORMATION

Reynolds American Inc
10.2018 - Current

LEAD MANAGER CUSTOMER

Reynolds American Inc
01.2017 - 10.2018

DIRECTOR of PRIVATE BRANDS

The Fresh Market
12.2007 - 12.2016

FELLOW

UNC-Greensboro
01.2002 - 05.2007

M.S - Human Nutrition

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA

B.S - Food Science

SIMMONS COLLEGE

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