Robert Bobber

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT ROBERT BOBBER

As a strategic Senior Director with a passion for transformational leadership, I bring a wealth of experience in retail merchandising. My career has been marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence, demonstrated through my success in delivering on sales and profit targets, creating new corporate functions, a large-scale SAP deployment and operational streamlining. My expertise extends to high-performance team building and supplier partnership negotiation in the dynamic landscape of retail.At the forefront of organizational transformation, I have played a pivotal role in deploying SAP systems across thousands of stores, enhancing efficiency and cross-functional collaboration. Recognized for my results-oriented approach, I have been a driving force in merchandising and process optimization, showcasing a commitment to advancing operational change. My track record reflects an ability to navigate complex challenges, ensuring long-term sustainability and growth.My leadership style is characterized by compassion and motivation. I excel in cultivating robust relationships with cross-functional teams, leading high-performing teams, and mentoring emerging leaders. I pride myself on striking a delicate balance between innovation, efficiency, and empathy. As a dedicated leader, I am committed not only to achieving results but also to fostering an environment of collaboration and continuous improvement in the evolving retail landscape.A few of my career highlights include: • Built two new corporate functions from the ground up: Merchandise COE and Merchandise Planning.• Merchandise lead for SAP deployment across 8K stores, streamlining the merchandising, supply chain, operations, and finance processes.• Delivered top and bottom-line results through improvements in forecast accuracy, promotional planning, and first-to-market product launches.