Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Other
Professional Development
Systems Programs
Hobbies and Interests
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Kristoff Leuzinger-Barton

Kristoff Leuzinger-Barton

Summary

An enthusiastic self-motivated and engaging leader with a strong business background developed in varied departments. A result, orientated individual, taking ownership to drive projects and deliver against SLA's & KPI's. Energetic and passionate leadership style that invests in people and brings forward a true team spirit. Innovative and inspiring approach sets a firm foundation for executing business goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, Global Retail Store Construction & Facilities

Nike Global Retail
08.2021 - Current
  • Create and lead the global strategy on a broad range of activities in support of our Global teams and business contributors from design development through project completion by translating innovative designs and retail concepts into reality
  • Facilitate and supports Nike's retail construction & facilities process and standards by managing project milestones, fostering communication between Global team members, organizing project teams, solving problems, and resolving issues
  • Set the stand for tools, processes, collaboration, and sustainability standards across the world.

Sr. Facilities Manager

Nike Retail EMEA
11.2017 - 07.2021
  • Lead the Retail Facilities team with a focus on vendor relations ensuring a safe, compliant, and consistent premium retail environment in more than 300 Nike and Converse stores
  • Coach and develop the team in maintenance management, budgeting, training, communication while delivering the facilities strategy
  • Initiate internal and cross functional improvement that will bring services excellence while delivering optimized cost reduction
  • Lead retail energy consumption and global sustainable energy goal of 100% renewable and 50% carbon footprint reduction by 2025
  • Influence, plan, and manage a facilities budget of $31mil.

Allocation Manager (Apparel/Equipment/ Clearance)

Nike Retail Europe
06.2011 - 10.2017
  • Deliver assortments that meet consumer desires and maximize store revenue potential
  • Set, track, and own monthly unit forecast
  • Lead partnerships within the organization through team work and alignment
  • Build a winning team of 4 local and 1 virtual member
  • Lead department recruiting process by identifying & sourcing top talent leading to 4 promotions in FY16.

Customer Operations Support Manager

Nike European Operations
07.2008 - 06.2011
  • Own and drive 1.4mil orders across EMEA for a centrally run Customer Operations Support team
  • Provide first-line SAP support and other order management tools
  • Direct team on new reporting platform to deliver results and identifies opportunities to reach $4.6bil in FY10
  • Collaborating closely with Extended Virtual Management Teams to leverage needs and drive efficiencies
  • Through a platform to support European launch execution, tracking $600mil in FY10.

Account Service Manager, Strategic Accounts and Equipment

Nike North American, Customer Service
11.2007 - 06.2008
  • Developed and implemented business plans that aligned with account team priorities and strategy
  • Provided input across a wide range of departments, with the goal of maintaining consistency in practices, policies, and procedures
  • Accountable to manage staff to achieve account and business goals of $283 million.

Integrated Launch Manager

Nike North American, Customer Service
11.2006 - 10.2007
  • Accountable for launch opportunities across the US market
  • Executing against plans outlined for all Footwear and Integrated launches for a $500 million business
  • Managing DC and Direct Ship flows to ensure timely delivery to customers.

Account Service Manager, Strategic Department Stores Footwear

Nike North American, Customer Service
01.2005 - 10.2006
  • Create and execution annual business plan to achieve $153 million in FY06
  • Collaborated with Customer Relations Manager and Account Logistic Directors to address pertinent business opportunities and challenges across the account base.

Education

Management Certificate Business Hospitality -

Michigan State University; The School of Hospitality Business, East Lansing, MI
05.2016

Bachelor of Arts: Business Management; minor International Relations -

Webster University, St. Louis, MO
06.2004

High School Diploma -

Sandpoint High School, Sandpoint, ID
06.1993

Skills

  • Global Mindset
  • Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Troubleshooting
  • Process Improvement
  • Flexibility
  • Managing Multiple Priorities
  • Critical Thinking
  • Talent Management
  • Project Management

Other

(1993-95), American / Netherlands, https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristoff-leuzinger-337b774/

Professional Development

  • PRSM Facilities 101 Certification (03/19)
  • Lean Process Excellence Awareness (08/09)
  • US Supply Chain University (04/06)
  • Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (12/03)
  • Project Management – CadenceX (11/03)

Systems Programs

  • Microsoft Office
  • Service Channel
  • BI
  • Oracle
  • OLAP
  • Visio
  • SAP
  • Smartsheet

Hobbies and Interests

  • Traveling
  • Skiing
  • Tennis
  • Softball
  • Movies
  • Outdoor Activities (Hiking, Fishing, Camping)

Affiliations

  • VFW
  • American Legion

Certification

  • Certified LEED Green Associate, Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) - Mar 2023
  • PRSM Facilities 101 Certification Training - Mar 2019
  • Lean Process Excellence Awareness Training - Aug 2009
  • Nike Supply Chain University Training - April 2006
  • Certified Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Blanchard - Dec 2003
  • Certified Project Management, CadenceX - Nov 2003

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Dutch
Professional Working
French
Elementary

Timeline

Director, Global Retail Store Construction & Facilities - Nike Global Retail
08.2021 - Current
Sr. Facilities Manager - Nike Retail EMEA
11.2017 - 07.2021
Allocation Manager (Apparel/Equipment/ Clearance) - Nike Retail Europe
06.2011 - 10.2017
Customer Operations Support Manager - Nike European Operations
07.2008 - 06.2011
Account Service Manager, Strategic Accounts and Equipment - Nike North American, Customer Service
11.2007 - 06.2008
Integrated Launch Manager - Nike North American, Customer Service
11.2006 - 10.2007
Account Service Manager, Strategic Department Stores Footwear - Nike North American, Customer Service
01.2005 - 10.2006
Michigan State University; The School of Hospitality Business - Management Certificate Business Hospitality,
Webster University - Bachelor of Arts: Business Management; minor International Relations,
Sandpoint High School - High School Diploma,

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