Amanda Nusz

Vice President in Target Corporation’s global sourcing organization. My team’s purpose is to ensure that Target’s vendors and suppliers operate efficient, safe and ethical factory environments where they can produce reliable, high-quality, consumer-safe products. I lead the responsible sourcing strategy which is grounded in Target’s commitment to be transparent about supply chain with an emphasis on embracing opportunities for improvement. Transparency is incredibly important to Target; we were the first major retailer to go public with a list of Tier 1 factories in 2014 and the first U.S. retailer to publish our apparel Tier 2 wet processing facilities in 2016. The increased transparency creates meaningful opportunities to enhance responsible and sustainable production practices. I believe our efforts should not only have a positive impact on the world, but they should also inspire our guests to make more sustainable choices. In addition to my work at Target, I serve on the board of the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety and also represents Target as a founding member of the Global Fashion Agenda.

As the Vice President – General Merchandise Manager, I lead a team of 8 direct and 60+ indirect reports to drive visibility, interest, and growth for Baby and Kids divisions. Establishing and driving the strategic roadmap, I have successfully realigned the brand focus and launched innovative technologies and styles to promote guest satisfaction. Focused on short- and long-range planning to drive business growth, I have established innovative and inventive strategies to enhance brand recognition and exclusivity while delivering on customer expectations and business objectives. Passionate about driving successful teams, I not only motivate and empower merchandise teams but also collaborate and drive cross-functional teams of over 140 within design, merchandise presentation, digital merchandise, sourcing, finance, and technology. Promoted from VP Divisional Merchandise Manager for Newborn, Infant, and Toddler in January 2015 to VP GMM taking on greater challenges and new categories including kids apparel.

Managing the women’s and men’s apparel lines, I directed a team of 60 to develop and implement innovative merchandise planning models to redefine the business vision, drive clarity, and increase growth. As a key leader in a pilot program to develop and launch a multi-channel integration, I was responsible for creating and delivering a holistic view for assortment to improve the online and in-store experience. Additionally I drove profitable market growth by improving in-stock availability, collaborating with distributors and field teams to develop and implement a new process for inventory flow.

From February 2005 to January 2008 I oversaw multiple categories as a Senior Buyer. Responsible for creating strategic business plans to increase market share, I successfully outpaced the industry for both swimwear and sleepwear lines by driving clarity, brand visibility, and aligning with current trends. Additionally I established tactical relationships with large licenses to increase brand visibility and appeal. A great honor in this role was obtaining the position as Lead Merchant for the Isaac Mizrahi designer partnership. As a key member, I assisted with strategy, execution, and the launch of Target’s first fashion show to drive brand recognition and excitement.

Previous Experience at Target Corporation: Buyer Manager of 4th Quarter Flow Senior Business Analyst Business Analyst Human Resource Technician