Jason Trail

Experience

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  Toys R Us

  Jun 1997 - Oct 2004

  * Represented Store Planning in Portfolio Review project that analyzed ROI of Toys R Us (TRU) store base for potential investment and presented recommendations to TRU Executive Committee* Developed and oversaw remodel budget for 280+ Mission Possible remodel program, new stores, and phase changes for all TRU locations* Developed project scope and timeline for Mission Possible remodel program based upon field resource constraints, permit timelines, construction resources and marketing timelines Mostrar menos * Responsible for all remodel projects and new store openings in the Mid-Atlantic region; developing project timelines, coordinating field resources, communicating merchandise guidelines and fostering compliance to new standards* Developed and fostered relationships with architectural project managers, general contractors, fixture vendors, national support center and regional staff* Developed and tested a new prototype concept in Waldorf, MD that refined current strategic concepts and improved operational efficiencies Mostrar menos

  • Store Planning Manager

    Jan 2002 - Oct 2004

  • Store Planning Coordinator

    Jun 1999 - Jan 2002

  • Store Director

    Jun 1998 - Jun 1999

  • Area Remodel Coordinator

    Jun 1997 - Jun 1998
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  Circuit City

  Nov 2004 - Mar 2009

  * Incorporated the Design Development responsibilities into the Store Layout group improving efficiencies by 20% in year one and by 90% in year two* Managed the development of a new strategic concept, “The City” from initial design to roll out and implementation over a 5 month period* Developed and managed a Design Review process to ensure that all new store designs meet holistic design requirements from all business constituents both internal and external.* Managed the Change Management for Floor Planning coordinating with various departments when and how best to incorporate updates and revisions into the new concept stores* Part of the Merchandise System Transformation (MST) team that: 1.) developed new business processes for Floor and Space Planning (FSP) in order to better control inventory and assortments in the store2.) designed and implemented the JDA Intactix Suite to meet the goals and objectives set forth by the new business processes Mostrar menos * Developed a new merchandise reset process for the stores focusing on the business rhythms of each major category in order to better utilize labor resources and increase the positive impact the each business* Developed and managed the Floor Planning database combining multiple information sources in order to streamline data mining and increase accuracy* Managed the re-development of the fixture take off and fixture manual process used to place orders with vendors and provide direction to installers on how to build new stores Mostrar menos

  • Floor Planning Manager, New Stores and Fixture Implementation

    Jan 2005 - Mar 2009

  • Floor Planning Manager, Fixtures and Operations

    Nov 2004 - Jan 2005
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  Michaels Arts and Crafts

  Jan 2009 - Jun 2011

  Store Manager
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  JRW Solutions

  May 2009 - Jan 2009

  Consultant

  - Strategic Consulting, including business plan & process development.- Project management and coordination- Floorplanning systems development

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  Vaco

  Jun 2011 - Mar 2019

  Enterprise Solutions Architect Sr.
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  Loblaw Companies Limited

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  JDA Enterprise Solution Architect
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  Plantensive, A MorganFranklin Company

  Jan 2019 - now

  The combined powers of Vaco and MEBC represent 40+ offices across the globe, 800+ employees, 4,300 consultants and over $500M in revenue. We’re both exceptionally proud of the quality of our united organizations, of our consultants, and of our services. You can expect the new firm, now branded under the name Plantensive, to maintain the same focus, the same high-quality service, and the same dedication to client partnership that you have come to know.Comprehensive JDA Service Offerings: - We offer one of the most comprehensive JDA solutions set across Supply Chain Planning, Merchandise Planning, and Category Management. - Full-Service JDA software hosting: we provide the highest levels of uptime availability, network security, disaster recovery, and infrastructure scalability in the industry to a portfolio of Fortune 500 clients. Flexible and Scalable Solutions: - We provide a variety of project solutions to fit companies and budgets of any size, from full-service implementations to our Agile Methodology and Toolkit™ implementation, which enables us to deliver a JDA Planning solution in as little as 20 weeks. Mostrar menos

  • Executive Director

    May 2023 - now

  • Director - Catman Solutons

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Sr. Solution Architect – Catman Operations

    Oct 2022 - Jan 2023

  • Enterprise Solution Architect, Sr.

    Jan 2019 - Oct 2022