SARAH ALLISON
Aurora,CO
Summary
Results-driven MDM Manager with a proven track record in managing and optimizing master data processes for a Fortune 500 company. Demonstrated expertise in leading cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proficient in advanced data management tools, contributing to improved data accuracy and decision-making. Committed to leveraging skills to drive data excellence and strategic initiatives within an organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
MDM Manager
Vistar, a Performance Food Group Company
01.2022 - Current
- Led training and management efforts for small team of associates averaging between 5-7 members.
- Established and implemented data standards to maintain supply chain accuracy.
- Developed and updated item profiles using supplier-provided data for a $5 billion revenue public entity.
- Analyzed team performance and activities to deliver comprehensive task completion updates every week.
- Implemented metrics to evaluate associates’ efficiency and oversee workload management.
- Reporting GS1 item publication information to Category Management and Sales leadership teams
- Instructed suppliers on company requirements and GDSN database benefits.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Established and prioritized objectives for individuals and teams.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Conducted performance reviews for team members.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
MDM Coordinator
Vistar, a Performance Food Group Company
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Leveraged GDSN Data Pool provider to request and retrieve item information from suppliers.
- Create and maintain item information within company ERP system (Dev400)
- Outlined critical steps for suppliers to facilitate seamless GDSN publication processes.
- Resolved customer complaints or answered customers' questions.
Buyer
Vistar, a Performance Food Group Company
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Oversaw inventory levels nationwide.
- Managed inventory replenishment for diverse products and sales channels.
- Examined short shelf-life items for optimal warehouse redistribution.
- Maintained consistent communication between Sales team and suppliers for efficient logistics management.
- Employ web-based programming (Blue Ridge) for sales forecasting and purchase order creation.
- Collaborated with suppliers and internal departments for new item setup as required.
Category Specialist
Shane Company
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Executed analysis and management of monthly open-to-buys for various departments.
- Directed cost management strategies across a network of more than 20 suppliers.
- Generated weekly, monthly, and ad hoc sales trending reports and analysis for Senior Buyer.
- Implemented strong product marketing strategies by collaborating with sales teams.
- Identified areas of improvement within the category based on market feedback.
- Participated in cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment across merchandising, operations, finance, and marketing teams.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase brand awareness within the category.
- Monitored industry news and competitor activities related to assigned categories.
- Tracked product and supply inventories and reported findings to supervisors.
- Reviewed SKU level data from POS systems in order to identify trends and insights at the item level.
- Presented new merchandise ideas and campaigns to company executives and sales managers.
- Coordinated communication between internal teams as well as external vendors.
- Created, managed and tracked marketing plans for assigned categories in order to maximize sales and profitability.
- Analyzed customer buying patterns in order to recommend product assortment changes.
- Analyzed buying trends at each store location to identify appropriate mix of inventory items for top-tier sales.
- Worked closely with buyers to develop assortments that meet customer needs while achieving margin goals.
- Assisted with strategic planning efforts related to store layouts and shelf space allocation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism
Colorado State University
08.2012
Skills
- Master data management (MDM)
- Cross-Functional team leadership and management
- Data integration and quality assurance
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Power BI
- Excel
- Word
- Power Point
- Outlook
- Ability to learn new tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Goal setting
- Data analysis
- Vendor management
- Performance management
- Staff training and development
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Conflict resolution
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Complex Problem-solving
- Project management
- Trend analysis
- Coaching and mentoring
- Inventory management
- Employee onboarding
- Key performance indicators
Timeline
MDM Manager
Vistar, a Performance Food Group Company
01.2022 - Current
MDM Coordinator
Vistar, a Performance Food Group Company
01.2021 - 01.2022
Buyer
Vistar, a Performance Food Group Company
01.2018 - 01.2021
Category Specialist
Shane Company
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism
Colorado State University