Lynn A. Walsh

I am a visionary officer-level leader with an exceptional strategic sourcing, internal consulting, merchandising, and business transformation background. I am relentless in delivering improved profitability by creating optimized solutions in rapidly changing domestic and international markets. I am passionate about cultivating strategic alliances built on integrity, respect, and trust that provide results today while maximizing opportunities for strategic growth. RESULTS: Produced more than $1 billion in incremental earnings in last 10 years STRATEGIC SOURCING: Lead cross-functional teams that improve profitability on enterprise spend of ~$20 billion across multiple distribution channels online, retail, B2C & B2B. Demonstrated impact on business results through new business strategy development utilizing robust analytics expertise during entire sourcing process & negotiations with suppliers. INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE: Successful globally across: Automotive, Major Home Appliances, Tools, Grocery, Drugstore, Lawn & Garden, Seasonal & Outdoor Living, Home, Toys, Sporting Goods, Apparel, Jewelry, Footwear INTERNAL CONSULTING: Lead SWAT teams utilizing proven process of deep business analytics to isolate key under-performing aspects; drive fact-based decision-making to bring cultural change & work with business owners to implement critical strategic changes for improved profitability BRAND & PRODUCT MANAGEMENT: Strengthen equity of iconic private-label brands including Kenmore, Craftsman, & DieHard VENDOR MANAGEMENT: Orchestrate global vendor relationships thru-out process (qualification, negotiations thru documentation); develop contingency sourcing alternatives & identify & qualify new vendors based on dynamic global conditions; manage lawyers to document long-term contracts & agreements including all key financial terms, product performance & specifications, Intellectual Property rights, innovation exclusivities, methodology for future costing changes, etc.