Nick Jwayad
Senior Director of Technology - Product, Planning and Corporate Functions @Crate & Barrel
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director of Technology - Product, Planning and Corporate Functions @Crate & Barrel
Northbrook, IL, US
Driving enterprise technology transformation strategy in support of strategic business roadmaps through the implementation of large technology investments with defined benefits realization targets. Executive sponsor and technology program leader for multi-year Supply Chain transformation initiative which includes modernization of existing business process and technology platforms through the delivery of Blue Yonder Cognitive Planning and Supply Chain solutions. Enterprise technology leader for multiple domain areas including Demand Planning, Allocations, Merchandising, Enterprise Item, Product Data & Content, Responsible Sourcing & Manufacturing and the Corporate Functions. Executive sponsor and technology program leader in support of multi-year implementation of modern Product Information Management (PIM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions.
EDUCATION
Willamette University - Atkinson Graduate School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of St. Thomas (TX)
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Cum Laude
Harvard University
Executive Education (Certificate) - 21st Century Leadership
ABOUT NICK JWAYAD
I support organizations to advance their strategic agendas and remain competitive by positioning powerful technology ecosystems. Operating at the intersection of strategy, people, and processes, I bring new capabilities to life globally – improving customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and executive decision-making – all of which translate to higher revenue, profits, and organizational value. Results-driven with a bias for action, I’m focused on building ambitious technology visions, rallying people behind them, and inspiring and empowering teams to execute.I’m currently the Senior Director of Technology at Crate & Barrel responsible for driving technology strategy and delivery in support of Planning & Merchandising, Responsible Sourcing & Manufacturing, Product Data Management and the Corporate Functions. I am currently leading a multi-year, transformational initiative to modernize Supply Chain business processes and technology solutions through implementation of Blue Yonder solutions. Prior to my current role, I was the Program Technology Leader for the North America Retail & Wholesale Transformation (SAP S/4HANA) at NIKE, Inc where we successfully delivered a single, integrated omni-channel digital foundation for the Retail and Wholesale marketplace, from the factory to retail, direct to consumer, and multi-brand wholesale customers. I played a senior leadership role in the same solution for the Greater China region.Before joining NIKE, I served in management, leadership, and executive positions in large urban public school systems, including a role as the Chief Information Officer of Portland Public Schools, Oregon’s largest district. I also functioned as a CIO advisor for the Council of Great City Schools nationwide on technology strategies, organizations, and portfolios.My background includes selection as the IT Executive of the Year by InnoTech Oregon, Keynote Speaker at the Microsoft CIO Summit, and two nominations for Portland Business Journal’s 40 Business Leaders under 40. EXECUTIVE STRENGTHS• Strategic Planning and Technology Roadmaps• Supply Chain Technology and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Delivery• Digital Strategy and Digital Transformation• SaaS Implementation • Finance Technology• Data & Analytics (D&A)• E-Commerce• Portfolio, Product, and Program Management• Business Process Redesign • Executive Communication, Team Building & Leadership
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