Meredith Walker

About Meredith Walker

Strategic product development and global sourcing leader with a proven track record of driving operational efficiency, enhancing supplier relationships, and optimizing procurement strategies to achieve sustainable business growth. With over a decade of experience at JOANN Stores, I have successfully led initiatives in supplier relationship management, sustainability, procurement, and supply chain stability, ensuring business continuity and financial performance.As Director of Product Development & Global Sourcing, I have cultivated strategic partnerships with international suppliers, agents, and manufacturing facilities, implementing performance tracking methods that improved on-time shipping by 10% while upholding ethical and sustainability standards. My expertise in procurement strategy has driven a 16% cost reduction year-over-year, exceeding financial targets and optimizing company-wide purchasing initiatives.Prior to this, as a Buyer and Associate Buyer, I led category management for apparel, special occasions fabrics, and seasonal décor, leveraging strong vendor negotiations that delivered a bps improvement in gross margin YOY and increased sales by 12% YOY. My ability to align inventory management, demand forecasting, and campaign execution with corporate objectives has resulted in optimized product assortments and accelerated sales growth.Early in my career, I honed my expertise in merchandise planning and inventory optimization, spearheading process improvements that enhanced efficiency, reduced waste, and supported financial performance. Throughout my tenure, I have remained dedicated to data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and innovative problem-solving, ensuring that sourcing, procurement, and inventory strategies align with both business goals and consumer demands.Passionate about ESG integration, I continue to advocate for sustainable materials, ethical manufacturing practices, and corporate responsibility, reinforcing brand integrity while making a measurable impact on global supply chains.Let’s connect to discuss global sourcing, supply chain strategy, procurement optimization, and sustainability initiatives.

Experience

1. Senior Vice President of Procurement

   Kravet

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• Ohio University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Retail Merchandising

  2002 — 2006