Lisa Pueschel

Experience

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  Bradlees

  Oct 1997 - Oct 1999

  Merchandise Planner

  Planned sales at the department, category and SKU level to maximize sales, profitability, and turnover. Projected future sales trends by analyzing performance history.

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  Staples

  Oct 1999 - Jun 2022

  Provided strategic vision to deliver talent needs for both traditional and contingent workforce solutions across North America. Oversight of a world class team of 50+ that hired over 10,000 people annually. Built key capabilities in diversity hiring, recruitment marketing, and drove process improvements that led to improved service while reducing costs. Led executive search process for VP+ positions. Additional responsibility for management of HR Budget. Led Recruiting team of 75+ that hired over 15,000 people annually. Accountable for driving all human capital analytics initiatives, proactively monitoring workforce trends to drive associate engagement and deliver optimal value to the organization. Leadership of a 30+ person team including outsourced responsibility with annual budget over $3M. Oversight of HR contact center which supported over 150K contacts annually, HR policy and process team, HR Workforce Planning COE and Staples contingent workforce. Developed content and delivered training on Lean, Six Sigma and Project Management principles to diverse audience of all levels. Strategic consultant for cross-functional opportunities, executing complex and large-scale initiatives. Supported Process Excellence globally, driving impact across North America and Europe. Coached and mentored over 35 Belts and over 100 projects worth $30 million in value. Certified in Lean Six Sigma methodology and tools: processes improvement/DMAIC, process design/DMEDI, short cycle time improvement/Kaizen. Successful completion of projects that drove improvements in US Retail and resulted in a saving of over $3M. Responsible for leading Inventory Team to meet or exceed departmental level goals of sales,margin, in-stock and turn while maintaining a high level of customer service Utilized forecasting and allocation tools to order product and ensure smooth flow to stores and warehouses, maintaining high levels of in-stock on weekly ads and seasonal promotions

  • Vice President Talent Acquisition

    Jun 2016 - Jun 2022

  • Senior Director Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning

    Sept 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Senior Director HR Workforce Planning and Services

    May 2013 - Sept 2015

  • Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

    Apr 2008 - May 2013

  • Project Manager/ Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

    Sept 2004 - Apr 2008

  • Manager of Replenishment

    Feb 2002 - Sept 2004

  • Senior Inventory Analyst

    Oct 1999 - Feb 2002
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  STAPLES SHARE FUND INC

  Feb 2019 - Sept 2021

  President, Staples Share Fund

  The Staples Share Fund is a 501 (c) (3) organization founded and funded by associate contributions. The fund offers relief for associates in need of severe financial assistance due to significant events or other circumstances beyond their control.