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Paige Morgan

Paige Morgan

Senior Category Merchant
Round Rock,TX

Summary

Experienced Project and Category Manager, adept at aligning team efforts to achieve targeted outcomes and navigating dynamic market conditions.. Known for driving impactful strategies and fostering collaborative environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

Work History

Senior Category Manager

Whole Foods Market Inc
09.2024 - Current
  • Developed and executed category strategies to enhance product assortment and profitability.
  • Analyzed market trends and consumer insights to inform sourcing decisions and drive competitive advantage.
  • Established key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor category performance and identify growth opportunities.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favorable terms and enhancing vendor relationships.
  • Conducted thorough market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and threats within the industry.
  • Led cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain processes and improve inventory management.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to streamline operations and reduce costs across categories.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing coaching, mentoring, and training to junior category managers and analysts.
  • Led collaborative efforts with marketing teams to develop targeted promotional campaigns that increased brand awareness and customer engagement.
  • Reduced inventory levels and improved cash flow through effective demand forecasting and inventory management techniques.

Senior Project Manager

Whole Foods Market Inc
03.2021 - 08.2024
  • Led cross-functional teams to execute large-scale projects, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
  • Streamlined project workflows by implementing Agile methodologies, enhancing team collaboration and efficiency.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, defining scope, timelines, and deliverables for multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify risks and implement effective mitigation strategies throughout project lifecycles.
  • Conducted regular project reviews to assess progress, resolve issues, and adapt strategies as necessary for success.
  • Established key performance indicators to measure project outcomes, driving continuous improvement initiatives across departments.
  • Created and maintain project plans, persona registers, status updates and key artifacts.
  • Facilitated connections between cross functional partners to define project scope, timeline, deliverables, and KPI.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams roadmaps to determine timely delivery of project requirements.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic and ambiguous environment
  • Re-Prioritized planned work based on entitlements and level of effort to unlock a 13% increase in bottom line revenue.
  • Developed and launched new data delivery tool, transitioning 300+ Users to an entirely new platform and ways of working.
  • Reduced Contractor labor by 50% via the development and launch of the Promo Execution Tool (PET) to optimize calculation of accurate promo retails by store

Business User Consultant

Whole Foods Market Inc
05.2019 - 02.2021
  • Led cross-functional teams in execution of strategic projects, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
  • Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Analyzed data sets to identify trends and opportunities for process improvements within client organizations.
  • Scheduled and facilitated workshops with end Users to capture User Experience and feedback on products
  • Assisted clients in navigating complex industry challenges with strategic recommendations.
  • Facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules, and conflicts
  • Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and stakeholder expectations.
  • Delivered high-quality presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating project objectives and results.
  • Designed tailored training programs for employees at various levels within the organization, boosting overall skillsets.
  • Improved organizational efficiency, overhauling outdated operational procedures with innovative, tech-driven solutions.
  • Streamlined communication processes for clients, enabling more effective collaboration and decision-making.
  • Enhanced team productivity with implementation of agile methodologies, streamlining project delivery processes.
  • Conducted risk assessments for business processes, recommending measures to mitigate potential impacts.

Global Assistant Category Merchant

Whole Foods Market Inc
04.2017 - 04.2019
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure optimal product selection and pricing strategies.
  • Analyzed market trends to drive inventory decisions and enhance customer offerings.
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined inventory management and reduced waste.
  • Organized promotional events to increase store traffic and promote new products.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify underperforming products, making strategic decisions on inventory.
  • Implemented customer loyalty program, fostering repeat business and customer loyalty.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
  • Identified gaps in WB Cost Savings Process and worked with cross functional teams, Accounts Receivable and Supply Chain resolve and to actualize cost saving agreements

SW Regional Purchasing Assistant

Whole Foods Market
08.2016 - 03.2017
  • Collated, negotiated, allocated, socialized and submitted Promotions for execution.
  • Provided Reporting and Analysis for Promotions and Programs to quantify the results using both internal and syndicated data sources.
  • Logged all regional Promotional funding support and supported Accounts Receivable with billing resolution.
  • Managed Item maintenance submissions, including New Item Submissions, Vendor changes, Cost & Retail Changes.
  • Processed all returns reports and invoices, providing Supplier communication and support for billing queries and resolution.
  • Developed, communicated and tracked the SW WB 2016 Holiday Program and Seasonal Sales Program, including pivoting to creative promotional solutions where challenges arose.
  • Negotiated Regional EDLC Pilots as a means of regaining retail relevance on key Brands.

SW Regional Category Analyst

Whole Foods Market
04.2014 - 07.2016
  • Evaluated product performance across various categories, identifying areas for improvement and making recommendations accordingly.
  • Managed category performance metrics, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and profitability targets.
  • Provided promotional analysis and information reporting to create a baseline for decisions on future promotions.
  • Provided weekly analysis to help define action and in support of the financial success of the program; monitoring spoilage and rebate actuals against targets.
  • Analyzed market trends to inform product assortment decisions and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Developed accurate sales forecasts by analyzing sales feedback and wrote reports for senior leadership.
  • Gathered, organized and analyzed data, resolved discrepancies, and modeled information.
  • Generated bar graphs, trend lines, and pie charts to represent sales data.
  • Analyzed data to uncover insights and identify key opportunities to inform strategic decisions.

Education

BA -

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
01.1995

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Strategic business planning & thought partnership
  • Strategic category planning & development
  • Complex program management
  • Supplier relationship & contract management
  • Negotiation expertise
  • Design and optimization of processes
  • Risk assessment and communication
  • Skilled in utilizing MS Office tools for productivity

Certification

  • CPCA - Certified Professional Category Analyst
  • PMP - Project Management Professional

Timeline

Senior Category Manager

Whole Foods Market Inc
09.2024 - Current

Senior Project Manager

Whole Foods Market Inc
03.2021 - 08.2024

Business User Consultant

Whole Foods Market Inc
05.2019 - 02.2021

Global Assistant Category Merchant

Whole Foods Market Inc
04.2017 - 04.2019

SW Regional Purchasing Assistant

Whole Foods Market
08.2016 - 03.2017

SW Regional Category Analyst

Whole Foods Market
04.2014 - 07.2016

BA -

University of North Texas

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