Emmy Gottschalk
Transformative Operations Executive
Phone:
386-453-9921
Email:
Address:
Waukegan, IL 60085
Capabilities:
Interests:
Community Involvement
Fitness (Former Triathlete)
Pets, especially Dogs!
A Bit About Me
I'm loyal and have worked for only two companies during my 25-year career until starting my own consulting practice.
I am a change agent who has been positioned by executives into frequent new roles providing me with a broad range of experience in different functions and industries.
My personal branding is "Let's Get Things Done" with a focus on driving RESULTS, INNOVATION, and BUILDING TEAMS.
Work Experience
August 2024 - Present
OSD Advisors
Principal
2024 - Present
March 2019 - July 2024
Omnicom - Integrated
Merchandising Solutions
VP, Client Operations
2022 - 2024
VP, Production & Vendor Management
2019 - 2022
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Led cross-functional operations supporting over 24 blue-chip client P&Ls.
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Managed 5 different functional teams with 100+ associates across 5 locations including Canada and India. Reported directly to the CEO.
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Led sourcing, procurement, and vendor management teams in the Print & Display and Branded Merchandise industry
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Led Account Operations and Client Services Teams providing items set-up, profile management, customer service, account reporting, and warehouse operations support.
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Responsible for Risk Management, Product Compliance, and Sustainability Strategies
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Responsible (at peak) for growing P&L across 14 buying teams and 26k+ SKUs with import and domestic lead times along with private label development.
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Accountable for financial planning systems to forecast sales dollars and units, markdowns, receipts, allowances, inventory and accounting adjustments to manage open to buy, liquidity, and profit on over $1B of revenue.
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Responsible for P&L expenses of payroll, cost of capital, logistics expense, and audit reporting.
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Led the inventory planning, replenishment, and allocation operations team.
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Partnered with Finance, Logistics, Sourcing, Space Planning, and Store Operations to execute inventory strategies.
QSR
McDonalds
Wingstop
CPG
Pepsi
Kraft
Glanbia
Acl Bev:
Constellation
Remy
Proximo
Sazerac
FIFCO
Labatt
Anheuser Bush
Clients Supported:
Retail:
Exxon
Walgreens
The Home Depot
Finance:
Wells Fargo
Pharma:
Bohringer Ingelheim
July 1998 - February 2019
Sears Holdings Corporation
Sr. Director Inventory
2018 - 2019
Director, Inventory
2017 - 2018
Director, Inventory
2012 - 2017
Strategic Development Manager
2011 - 2012
Manager, Inventory and Planning
2009 - 2011
Inventory Manager
2007 - 2009
Sr. Inventory Analyst
2005 - 2007
Inventory Analyst
2004 - 2005
Marketing Supervisor
1998 - 2004
Businesses Supported:
Apparel
Footwear
Fine Jewelry
Sporting Goods
Electronics
Small Appliances
Home
Tools
Auto
Lawn & Garden
Toys
Large Vendors:
Levi
Carhartt
Lands' End
Skechers
Icon (NordicTrack)
Coleman
Samsung
Stanley B&D
Hasbro
Mattel
Private Label
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Founded OSD Advisors to help organizations transform operations, data, and teams for scalable, sustainable growth.
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Partner with companies to solve cross-functional challenges in supply chain, procurement, operations, and business transformation.
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Provide executive guidance and hands-on leadership in strategy design, KPI development, and process optimization.
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Lead assessments that uncover inefficiencies, misaligned roles, and hidden profit leaks, translating data into action.
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Guide leaders through system implementation, organizational realignment, and change management initiatives that drive measurable results.
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Supporting peer executives and emerging leaders with mentorship and networking guidance through one-on-one sessions.
Industries Supported
Packaging
Branded Merchandise
Recycling
Manufacturing
Education & Leadership
University of Central Florida
BS in Business Administration, Marketing Major
Babson College
Omnicom University Senior Management Program, Graduate
Waukegan Friends Board Member
501c3 (2020 - present)
Awards
Omnicom RISE Award
June 2024
Awarded for creating and implementing a 3-day employee engagement event designed to inspire innovative ideas and highlight associate talent across the company.
Let's Get
Things Done.
Send me a note to connect on ways to transform your business.
