Shelia Wiles

Gentry,Ar

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Omni Merchandise Director Seasonal (Christmas)

Walmart

01.2018 - Current

Led the Christmas team to double the size of the business in 6 years through innovation and strategic supplier partnerships
Lead the DEI efforts for Hanukkah, Diwali, and other small diverse brands
Successfully grew seasonal services to a full selection of seasonal needs. Light hanging, decorating, and disposal. Gained national media attention for value
Relaunched Christmas on Walmart.com from a strategic merchandising, marketing and editorial resulting in a 240% comp increase
Creating Operational efficiencies- partnering with field managers to test new concepts in stores,
Develop talent across Entertainment, Toys, and Seasonal businesses through mentorship,workshops and training. To date have promoted 100+ associates,

Director of Sourcing GM Seasonal (Toys, Seasonal, Stationary, Celebrations, Fabrics & Crafts)

01.2012 - 01.2018

Pivoted team from tactical execution to strategic planning
Created process calendar, cost deconstruction plan, country of origin shift plan which led to a strategic forward-looking strategy
Drove Import volume over $2.8B with an increase year-over-year on a highly penetrated business, while also increasing Value Unlock by 16%
Led a cross functional team for the Item Decoupling Project
This created a parallel process way of working, gained $1M project sponsorship, partnered with systems team to implement updated tool
Removed six weeks out of the process, allowing teams to spend more time improving distribution
Supported a team of five, guided 3rd party sourcing agent, and provided support for six General Merchandise Departments.

Sr. Planning Manager Seasonal & Celebrations

01.2009 - 01.2012

Forecasting responsibilities for $1.8B Seasonal business
Drove the development of Distribution Allocation Resource Tool (DART), increased ROI 4.5%
Managed six Planners
During my tenure, five were promoted to the next level
Developed and implemented Merchant Leadership Program Planning rotation training program.

Merchant

01.2003 - 01.2007

SKU intense (+20 SKU’s), seasonal, trend categories (driving sales increase 23% increase in 2005, 5.2% increase in 2006).

Walmart Store Operations (hourly, Store Manager, Regional Manager)

01.1992 - 01.2003

Led a team of 125 business units to a 5.8% sales increase in 2003
Trained, motivated, and supported 12 district managers
During my tenure, two district managers were promoted into Home Office positions.

Education

Business Management

Oklahoma State University

Stillwater, OK

Associate of Science - Math

Eastern Oklahoma State College

Wilburton, OK

05.1992

Skills

Vendor negotiation
Trend forecasting
Space Planning

Merchandise presentation
Retail Operations Management

Timeline