Fitzgerald Consulting Services is a boutique consulting firm, specializing in developing and implementing strategic initiatives in order to help small businesses achieve their operational goals.

• Responsible for managing and executing inventory operations for 60k units ($190M)
• Created Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive business results and to serve as early warning signs of problem performance
• Lead the reporting, metrics, and systems use for Supply Chain Inventory & Returns management
• Aligned and executed flow strategies to manage inventory levels, alleviate boutiques of overstocks, and maximize sales opportunities
• Developed the inventory strategy, governance, and reporting model for reverse logistics and end-of-life product
• Achieved a 13% ($14M) reduction in obsolete inventory YoY
• Designed and implemented critical changes to warehouse inventory positioning and space allocation strategy to decrease order cycle time and create a seamless supply chain flow
• Created an automated inventory visibility dashboard to highlight inventory trends and risks to cross-functional partners

• Managed the team responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies to provide procurement solutions for LOLA products and initiatives
• Spearheaded improvements to LOLA's supply chain by managing relationships with suppliers, freight forwarders, and carrier partners to ensure the timely production and delivery of product
• Optimized supply chain infrastructure by assessing and initiating targeted changes to reduce operating costs by 10%

• Drove operational excellence by managing product flow strategies for existing and new in-store promotional initiatives
• Optimized over $400M of inventory within two Distribution Centers (DC) by integrating merchandise plans into DC forecasts
• Oversaw the development, maintenance, and execution of merchandise allocations for all channels

• Proactively impacted shortage results by auditing 34 full-line stores, 16 outlets, and 8 distribution centers, to ensure that they were efficiently executing corporate strategies
• Liaised with store and corporate Operations, Finance, and Asset Protection partners to devise and implement process improvement procedures to mitigate shortage
• Audited in-store practices to ensure that high value / highly targeted merchandise was adequately protected, resulting in a $3M reduction in shortage

• Proactively impacted margin results, increased open to buy, and improved item file integrity by resolving all pricing and over receipted purchase order issues, contributing to a $5.7M - $6.5M shortage reduction each year
• Owned and managed Price systems and reporting to support critical business needs, including training 50-60 new hires each year

• Increased sales by partnering with buying teams to ensure all UPC's were set up with correct cost and associated markup so merchandise
would be captured in corresponding promotional events
• Created standard operating price policies and procedures, increasing buyer knowledge and accuracy of systemic merchandise setup

• Performed daily accounts payable reconciliation procedures as a means of ensuring adequate payment for merchandise received
• Prepared monthly accrual reports to determine amount owed to counterparties upon period close
• Analyzed inventory purchases, transfers, and RTV's for out-of-scope cost/retail percentages to maximize profit and decrease buyer inefficiencies