Lynn Schreiber
Bristol
Summary
I bring a deep and practical understanding of merchandising, supply chain operations, and end‑to‑end process management—from manufacturing and purchasing through fulfillment and customer delivery. My ability to partner effectively across functions has enabled smooth execution, strong alignment, and seamless collaboration throughout complex operational cycles. I prioritize transparency at every stage, keeping leadership informed, mitigating risks early, and ensuring that projects stay on track.
Continuous improvement is central to how I operate. I consistently evaluate processes, identify gaps, and implement enhancements that strengthen operational agility and optimize organizational resources. My strategic approach to planning and resource management allows me to balance workloads, manage competing priorities, and support teams through periods of change while maintaining a high standard of execution.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations, Merchandising
David's Bridal
King Of Prussia, PA
03.1996 - Current
Director, Merchandising Operations
David’s Bridal | Present
Lead enterprise-wide operational excellence initiatives across Merchandising, Planning, Supply Chain, IT, Store Operations, and Digital teams.
End‑to‑End Process Design & Optimization
- Designed, documented, and improved business processes spanning purchase order lifecycle management, item setup, pricing governance, offer execution, and vendor onboarding.
- Identified workflow inefficiencies and resolved systemic gaps in lead time management, blocked items/variants, pricing overrides, and reporting integrity.
- Built scalable frameworks for SKU lifecycle management, vendor-owned inventory, “As Is” program launch, and Shopify-enabled coupon workflows.
Change Management & Enablement
- Led cross-functional adoption of multiple new processes across Merchandising, Digital, Canada business, and store teams, ensuring alignment, clarity, and sustainable execution.
- Developed and deployed SOPs, and communication packages to support rollout of new systems and ways of working.
- Acted as liaison between Merch Ops, IT, and Product to translate business needs into system requirements and close adaptation gaps.
Team Structure & Organizational Support
- Partnered with leaders to reassess roles, responsibilities, and cross-functional touchpoints during multiple reorganizations and leadership transitions.
- Recommended structural changes to increase accountability and reduce operational bottlenecks.
Systems, Tools & Workflow Optimization
- Evaluated system usage across Teams, NAV, E3, and Shopify; implemented best practices to reduce email volume and improve data accuracy.
- Drove integration alignment between Merchandising and Digital for program launches (Canada site, new brands, couponing, pricing validation).
Operational Effectiveness & Continuous Improvement
- Used data analysis and reporting audits to eliminate process redundancies, improve inventory accuracy, and reduce rework.
- Championed clear prioritization models (“if everything is urgent, nothing is urgent”), improving workload balance and delivery reliability.
David’s Bridal | Prior
Buyer- Bridesmaids category, second largest category.
Education
Associate, Fashion Merchandising - Merchandising
Art Institute of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Operational efficiencyEnd‑to‑End Process Design & Optimization
- Cross‑Functional Leadership & Facilitation
- Organizational Effectiveness & Team Structure
- Change Management & Adoption Enablement
- Systems & Tool Utilization (NAV, E3, Shopify, DW/BI, SharePoint, Teams, Planner)
- Program/Project Management
- Continuous Improvement Frameworks
- Data‑Driven Problem Solving
- Communication, Alignment & Executive Reporting
Timeline
Director of Operations, Merchandising
David's Bridal
03.1996 - Current
Associate, Fashion Merchandising - Merchandising
Art Institute of Philadelphia