Justin Nelson
Delano,MN
Summary
Dynamic compliance leader with extensive experience at Target Corporation, excelling in team leadership and risk management. Proven track record in enhancing operational effectiveness and compliance outcomes, driving process improvements, and developing robust compliance programs. Adept at navigating complex challenges and fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Field Compliance
Target Corporation
Minneapolis, MN
11.2022 - Current
- Directed a team of six direct reports and a total staff of fifteen to meet a diverse set of regulatory requirements, including hazardous and regulated waste compliance, hazardous material shipping and storage compliance, and various business licensing obligations.
- Led enterprise cross-functional teams to meet objectives efficiently, reducing costs.
- Drove enhanced risk monitoring capabilities by utilizing data for actionable insights.
- Worked closely with senior leadership to establish and apply compliance plans supporting overall company strategies.
Director, Compliance Controls Assurance
Target Corporation
Minneapolis, MN
03.2018 - 11.2022
- Directed a team of eight to support the compliance department with performance monitoring, field engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Directed operational support for a team of 20 field compliance professionals, ensuring effective tools and technology deployment, as well as robust data management and reporting practices.
- Led food safety and compliance assessments for both the Store and Supply Chain networks, which included managing vendor performance, budget, operational routines, and reporting.
- Led improvements to regulatory inspection collection, tracking, and resolution through technology enhancements, and improved operational routines.
- Directed in-depth operational inquiries for regulatory investigations.
Senior Manager, Internal Audit
Target Corporation
Minneapolis, MN
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Developed audit programs, identified risks, and evaluated internal controls.
- Facilitated communication between senior management and staff.
- Provided guidance, coaching, and feedback to team members.
- Assigned and monitored daily tasks for team members.
- Created and maintained a positive work environment for employees.
Manager, Supply Chain
Protiviti
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Lead simultaneous client engagements with responsibilities for planning project team travel, managing project time and expenses, ensuring all project deadlines are met timely while meeting quality expectations, and communicating project progress to client sponsors and leadership.
- Manage projects involving supply chain operations optimization, vendor management, and contract management across a diverse population of companies and industries utilizing subject matter expertise to solve problems and drive process improvement for clients.
- Coach, mentor and develop staff consultants during client engagements and internal training programs.
- Lead business development activities including RFx response, bid development and scope of work negotiation.
Manager, Properties Audit
Target Corporation
05.2014 - 03.2015
- Led the Target Properties Internal Audit team.
- Developed and led process for assessing operational, compliance, strategic and financial risk for sourcing, procurement, construction, and property management functions that managed $26 billion in assets, $2 billion in annual expenses, and over 3,000 vendors and service providers.
- Built and fostered business partner relationships and consulted with stakeholders to identify emerging risks and understand impacts of business initiatives and industry trends.
- Provided leadership, direction, coaching and development opportunities for two direct reports and eight non-direct report team members.
- Led all audit life-cycle activities including audit identification, timing and action, cross-functional coordination of audit resources, report review and approvals, and executive communication.
- Collaborated with business partners to ensure audit management action plans resulted in improved risk management processes.
Consultant, Corporate Compliance and Ethics
Target Corporation
Minneapolis, MN
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Effectively communicated compliance risks and impacts to business partners across the enterprise.
- Identified opportunities and led initiatives that increased operational effectiveness and improved compliance outcomes for multiple regulatory obligations impacting the supply chain including transportation, occupational safety, environmental, and food safety.
- Served as a liaison with various state regulatory bodies and effectively communicated with business partners resulting in improved understanding of regulatory requirements and enforcement procedures.
- Developed and implemented policies, procedures and standards for documenting and communicating corporate compliance and ethics programs.
- Consulted with business partners needing guidance in developing and establishing compliance programs.
Senior Process Analyst, Distribution Assurance
Target Corporation
Minneapolis , MN
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Led on-site operational and compliance assessments across a complex supply chain that included 26 Distribution Centers, 4 Import Warehouses, 5 Food Distribution Centers, and 2 Fulfillment Centers.
- Effectively communicated assessment results to senior leadership and provided recommendations that drove business partner action to improve process design and execution.
- Developed, implemented and maintained an operational and compliance self-assessment process for supply chain network that improved oversight of field performance for headquarter business partners.
- Performed operational audits of various supply chain processes, identified and documented issues, and presented findings to management.
Supply Chain Technology Analyst, Vendor Operations
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Improved supply chain efficiency through promotion of EDI technology and vendor partnerships.
- Developed and implemented processes that reduced inbound freight receiving expenses.
- Created and communicated vendor performance metrics and reporting for internal and external clients.
Global Planning Analyst, Target Sourcing Services
11.2005 - 01.2007
- Designed and implemented a dynamic profit margin analysis tool that facilitated faster sourcing decisions by Product Managers and Merchants.
- Monitored quota capacity and communicated potential country of origin risks to Product Managers that influenced sourcing decisions.
- Ensured compliance with internal factory capacity and business continuity policies through ongoing analysis of awarded business and collaboration with Merchants and Product Managers.
Corporate Account Specialist
Diversified Distribution Systems
Minneapolis, MN
07.2004 - 11.2005
- Created inventory management and order fulfillment reporting for corporate customers.
- Consulted with customer service personnel to better understand ordering process and history to improve availability of critical inventory for retail establishments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Business
Saint Cloud State University
2004
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Supply Chain Management
- Project Management
- Internal Audit
- Compliance Policy/Program Development
- Risk Management
- Process Improvement
- Complex Problem Solving Skills
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- eGRC Systems (ex. Archer)
- Audit Management Systems (ex. TeamMate)
- EDI Standards and Documents
Certification
- TRUE Advisor (Green Business Certification Inc.)
Timeline
Director, Field Compliance
Target Corporation
11.2022 - Current
Director, Compliance Controls Assurance
Target Corporation
03.2018 - 11.2022
Senior Manager, Internal Audit
Target Corporation
05.2016 - 03.2018
Manager, Supply Chain
Protiviti
05.2015 - 05.2016
Manager, Properties Audit
Target Corporation
05.2014 - 03.2015
Consultant, Corporate Compliance and Ethics
Target Corporation
01.2012 - 05.2014
Senior Process Analyst, Distribution Assurance
Target Corporation
01.2009 - 01.2012
Supply Chain Technology Analyst, Vendor Operations
01.2007 - 01.2009
Global Planning Analyst, Target Sourcing Services
11.2005 - 01.2007
Corporate Account Specialist
Diversified Distribution Systems
07.2004 - 11.2005
Bachelor of Science - International Business
Saint Cloud State University
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