Tyler Chuby

Partner with merchants and vendors to support ethical sourcing across global supply chains, including onboarding of private brand factories. Manage compliance and reporting on conflict minerals, wood sourcing, and energy certifications, aligning with SEC and EPA standards. Build survey platforms to collect data from vendors and synthesize analytics for merchant review and category-level insights. Collaborate with state and federal regulatory bodies to ensure merchandise sourcing complies with evolving legal and environmental standards. Act as liaison between sourcing and merchandising to ensure ethical alignment with product strategies.

• Analyzes suppliers and sourcing profiles. • Executes sourcing projects leveraging project management and sourcing tools. • Development of analytics around vendor sourcing. • Expected to lead cross functional group to drive information gathering from the business and scope development to completion of the project. • Responsible for Wood Sourcing, Conflict Minerals, Energy Star Certifications & Mercury Surveys. • Builds and maintain vendor relationships typically at the Director and Manager level • Expected to interface frequently with vendors regarding project updates and status. • Implements new policies and procedures at the direction of sourcing leadership.

•Analytics-Run the Business, basic consulting. Understand, read reporting, Vendor DART & Microsoft Tools (Consumer of info.) •Building Relationships-Builds trust through daily execution and meets SLAs. Reliable and resourceful to solve challenges; pleasant, supportive; active listener. •Communication-Handles the day-to-day point of contact with merchant partners. •Issues Resolution-Handle Run-the-Business issues and escalate when needed. •Reporting-Read and act on reports. •Process Improvement-Provides ideas on process improvement needs. •Technology Requirements-Provide input and feedback. Able to test solutions as needed. •Project Management-Ability to manage own time/priorities; input into larger efforts; understanding of business impacts and connectivity. •Liaison with international partners as needed. •Merchandising & Vendor Engagement-Day to day based on business needs and vendor support. •Business alignment-Focused on merchants, vendors and store merchandising individual contributors •Creates usage standards, guidelines, and statements of direction to track the quality, availability, and applicability of data through to full business integration •Tests, implements, and supports technology solutions to ensure efficiency and business continuity •Uses relevant data, analytics, and customer feedback to help develop and drive the solutions offered to Lowe's internal customers •Works to on-board and train new-users on best practices and system updates and/or changes for all merchandising information systems.

Supported category merchant teams in line review preparation, item setup, cost negotiation, and vendor onboarding. Maintained accurate product data (pricing, barcodes, packaging, inventory status) across internal systems to ensure merchandising accuracy. Pulled and analyzed weekly, monthly, and annual sales performance reports to identify trends and recommend strategic improvements. Facilitated business buying decisions by evaluating item-level and category-level performance metrics across regions and geo-zones. Led training for new Merchandising Analysts, promoting process standardization and knowledge sharing across teams. Collaborated with stores to resolve stocking issues, enforce product restrictions, and ensure on-shelf availability. Actively participated in the execution of product strategies through vendor meetings and implementation of line assortments.