Emily Oakman
Associate Director Product Merchandising @Walker Edison
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WORK HISTORY
Associate Director Product Merchandising @Walker Edison
West Jordan, UT, US
Led a team of 7 in category management and product development, driving effective assortment plans and fostering teamwork.• Presented a 3-year category and product strategy aligning with market trends, resulting in a 312% increase in new product revenue.• Collaborated with finance and operations to forecast procurement needs, reducing lead times by 5%. Spearheaded product and brand development for a quick-assembly RTA furniture innovation project, launching in three phases over 18 months across living room case goods, bedroom furniture, and upholstery. Negotiated contracts, established pricing strategies, and developed revenue plans, resulting in a $24M increase in overall business revenue within 12 months. Manage the top two category portfolios accounting for $75M in Gross Revenue for the company. Managed end-of-life activities for products that were deemed obsolete and required reduction of inventory, resulting in the minimizing of excess inventory by 44%.
EDUCATION
Utah State University
Bachelor's degree
ABOUT EMILY OAKMAN
Product Development | Product Management | E-commerce Strategy | Business GrowthI am a results-driven merchandising and product professional with over 12 years of experience in product management in the home industry, consumer trend analysis, and cost optimization, with a strong focus on eCommerce. At Walker Edison, I manage top-performing category portfolios, driving over $75M in gross revenue annually. My expertise lies in developing innovative strategies that align with market trends, enhance product offerings, and boost sales performance.Key achievements include- Developing a three-year category strategy that improved new product performance by 312% from 2023 to 2024 and reduced product development cycle time by 20%- Leading the growth of the lighting division by 22% YoY through comprehensive sales strategies and data-driven decision-making- Optimizing inventory management processes, resulting in a 44% reduction in excess inventory.I am passionate about leveraging market research, consumer insights, and cross-functional collaboration to drive growth and innovation. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can utilize my skills in business development, process improvement, and relationship management to achieve outstanding results.Let\'s connect if you are interested in collaborating or exchanging insights on product management, e-commerce growth, or category development!
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