Megan Michalski
Summary
Experienced Senior Manager skilled in cross-functional collaboration. Optimizes processes and communication and drive results in development and execution. Dedicated to continuously improving professional knowledge and business operations. Strong background in Indirect Procurement and Retail Operations (Store Design, Visual Merchandise, Construction, and Operations).
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement
Shiseido
New York, NY
03.2018 - Current
- Category Manager for Visual Merchandise Development supporting multiple Shiseido US and Global Brands
- Built VMD team and managed a team of 5 employees by providing guidance, setting goals and objectives, delegating tasks, and monitoring performance
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure successful execution of projects according to timeline and budget constraints.
- Identified areas of improvement within existing operations through process analysis and benchmarking studies.
- Created detailed reports on project progress for senior management review.
- Collaborated with external vendors to negotiate contracts that met company requirements while minimizing costs.
Manager, Indirect Procurement
Shiseido
Rutherford, NJ
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Category manager for Store Operations and POSM including displays, print, shopping bags, boxes, store supplies and store maintenace
- Established and managed yearly budgets of up $50M.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
- Reviewed contracts before signing them on behalf of the organization.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
Manager, Indirect Procurement
Sephora
San Francisco, CA
12.2013 - 04.2016
- Managed indirect spend for Corporate and Property Development categories including store fixtures, store security, HR recruitment, facilities and maintenance.
- Create, manage, and execute RFPs and RFIs for multiple categories and Partner with the business unit on supplier selection
- Negotiate and execute contracts on Business Partners behalf and create and implement MSA/ SOWs
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Partnered with the LVMH maisons, including DKNY, Louis Vuitton, Moet Hennessey, and Benefit Cosmetics to create a cross brand and a global procurement strategy; led initiatives related to Facilities and Maintenance.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
Senior Analyst, Strategic Sourcing
Gap Inc.
San Francisco, CA
10.2007 - 11.2013
- Supported Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Athleta and Outlet Stores through sourcing initiatives
- Managed Visual Merchandise and Furniture and Fixtures Category
- Created, manage, and execute RFPs across all brands
- Tracked cost savings for all new/ remodel sourcing activities and rollout initiatives
- Supported the development of new store concepts
- Negotiated costs and implement contracts on an annual basis
- Led Gap Inc.’s first Global Rollout to North America, Europe, and Asia
- Partnered with Store Design, Operations, Construction, and Real Estate Finance to drive costs
- Managed multiple rollouts for multiple brands.
- Led meetings with stakeholders to discuss objectives, strategies, timelines, budgets.
Buyer | Planner
KLA- Tencor Corp.
04.2006 - 09.2007
- Production Computer buyer for multiple divisions
- Supported NPI (New Product Implementation) common platform builds for various projects
- Procured direct and indirect material
- Created and managed STOs (Stock Transport Orders)
- Quoted cost and lead time of new material
- Created purchase orders from the electronic requisitions as well as MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
- Pulled in material and personally maintained the NPI Lab as well as the delivery of all material
- Converted planned orders to production orders
- Maintained shortage information and reported to engineering team.
Senior Accounts Payable Processor
KLA- Tencor Corp.
08.2004 - 04.2006
- Managed payments to over 300 domestic and foreign vendors
- Managed all check requests for internal business partners
- Worked directly with the procurement team on purchase order and invoice resolution
- Led the Error Resolution Team
- Partnered with PRG Shultz in the 2005 supplier financial audit
- Reconciled vendor accounts on a weekly basis
- Accrued expenses on monthly basis.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree -
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA05.2004
Skills
- Procurement professional
- Develop and maintain strong relationships
- Influential in driving results
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize increasing and changing workloads
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Drive solutions to complex business situations
- Grasps ideas quickly and develops strategic roadmaps
- Proficient in MS Office, Excel, Ariba, E Sourcing, Oracle, Power Point, and SAP
- Budget Management and Oversight
- Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication
- Organizational Improvement
- Influencing and Negotiating
Timeline
Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement
Shiseido
03.2018 - Current
Manager, Indirect Procurement
Shiseido
04.2016 - 03.2018
Manager, Indirect Procurement
Sephora
12.2013 - 04.2016
Senior Analyst, Strategic Sourcing
Gap Inc.
10.2007 - 11.2013
Buyer | Planner
KLA- Tencor Corp.
04.2006 - 09.2007
Senior Accounts Payable Processor
KLA- Tencor Corp.
08.2004 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Arts Degree -
Sonoma State University
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