Krissi Owen-Moore

Experience

1. Sr Product Development and Sourcing Manager

   Walmart

   Jan 2018 — Present · Bentonville, AR, US

   Identify and implement new and innovative ideas/ product through knowledge within the following categories: Bulk Storage, Closet Organization, Hangers, Laundry Organization, Luggage & Luggage Accessories, Waste, and Baskets & Hampers. Creation and Management of item development for each feature season and modular timeframe by category. Building of technical specifications through collaboration with my Technical teams to ensure brand and quality match.Main approval for all private label packaging approvals for all new and existing item assortment changes by season. Building market trend knowledge to determine the item gaps within our assortment and collaborating and presenting with my buying teams our strategies. Market trends and Analysis by competition and season. Identifying key misses in our assortment through market knowledge and supplier relationship building knowledge. Ensuring all items are set and ready for each level of presentation, as well as, working with suppliers on any changes needed on development for finalization. Collaborating and aid in execution to the modular with my buyers, planners, and sourcing teams to successfully execute each season.Manage request for quotes out to each suppliers and manage the PLM system for categories of development. Collaborating with buyer on cost negotiations by item by supplier and managing growth of import Private Brands Growth within the business, as well as, tracking all savings by season. Manage cost component breakdowns by material to help negotiate items costs based on location and cost mitigate on peak high season and negotiate in lower when markets are down. Strategizing with buyer and team on growing key suppliers by key competency, as well as, collaborating with overseas team through weekly conference calls on new sources for development.

Education

• Pensacola Christian College

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Elementary Education and Teaching

  1996 — 2000