Professional Experience

Anshakov International LLC

Trusted Advisor (March 2023 - Present)

Leveraging deep business management, procurement, marketing, and supply chain expertise to realize operational efficiencies and cost savings.

Advising companies on Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Merchandising, Marketing, and Category Development
Providing expertise in operational efficiency and cost optimization
Delivering sustainable growth strategies

Coupa Software

Vice President, Coupa Sourcing Advantage Sales (October 2022 - March 2023)

Improved pipeline status visibility for executive team updates and sales team meetings
Led sales tracking tool development
Enhanced Procurement Solution branding internally
Partnered with enterprise sales executives to drive solution sales

Advance Auto Parts

Chief Procurement Officer, VP (December 2018 - March 2022)

Led transformation of indirect procurement function for $10B Fortune 500 automotive market replacement parts retailer. Responsible for $2.8B annual spend on goods and services.

Key Achievements:

Transformed indirect procurement into a professional, proactive organization
Enhanced financial performance monitoring through data dashboard implementation
Grew team from 10 to 25 with focus on category experts
Rationalized GNFR vendor portfolio
Delivered significant cost savings through vendor negotiations
Implemented competitive bid program
Led procurement response to pandemic challenges

Previous Experience

Anshakov International LLC

Trusted Advisor (2013 - 2018)

Spearheaded category development for Global Electronics Manufacturer
Achieved 11% cost reduction through strategic sourcing
Modernized merchandising operations for European C-Store chain
Reduced paper spend for Fortune 100 pharmacy retailer

Hard Core Brands International, LLC

Chief Merchandising Officer (2012 - 2013)

Analyzed P&L and conducted competitive SWOT analysis
Defined product diversification strategy
Improved payment terms by 30%

OfficeMax

Vice President of Merchandising (2003 - 2012)

Managed $2.5B revenue business
Led private label program development
Spearheaded store layout redesign
Generated savings through strategic consulting partnerships

Circuit City Stores

National Buyer (1994 - 2003)

Led P&L for $500M TV/DVD and $650M camcorder businesses
Built DVD and digital camcorder program
Delivered double-digit annual increase in comparable store sales