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Wayne Phillips

@waynephillips

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I build AI-powered business applications, automation, and data products that reduce costs.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead AI transformation, business applications, data products, and enterprise automation where I can turn business ideas into production capabilities, reduce technology costs, and deliver measurable operational value.

At 1915 South, I lead enterprise AI, data products, analytics, and automation for a 41-store Ashley Furniture licensee. I’ve built an in-house CRM, mobile sales app, receipt lookup, Sales UPs board, and SSO-enabled analytics platform using Claude, GPT, and AI-assisted development.

I’ve replaced a $500K reporting and data warehouse vendor, reduced another $500K–$1M in technology spend, and eliminated 100+ recurring work hours. My background at Walmart and The Home Depot spans financial planning, replenishment, inventory strategy, analytics, and process improvement across multi-billion-dollar retail businesses.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director of Analytics and AI

Current

1915 South

Oct 2025 - Present (11 months)

Own enterprise AI, data products, analytics, and automation for a 41-store, $200M+ Ashley Furniture licensee. Built in-house CRM, receipt lookup, real-time mobile sales application, and SSO-enabled analytics platform, replacing a $500K annual reporting vendor.

Claude GPT AI assisted Development SQL Python AWS CRM SSO Analytics Automation Data Migration ERP Leadership

Senior Manager, Financial Planning

Walmart

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Owned forecasting, scenario modeling, and financial planning for a $1B+ seasonal portfolio. Led EVP-level tariff analysis and negotiated cost mitigation with suppliers in China.

Financial Planning Forecasting Scenario Modeling Budgeting Executive Reporting Leadership

Senior Manager, Omni Replenishment

Walmart

Jan 2020 - Jan 2024 (4 years)

Led end-to-end inventory strategy for a $3B omnichannel business. Managed import flow and inventory strategy for $1.5B in annual receipts, resolving a systemic issue causing $150M in inaccurate store distributions.

Inventory Management Omnichannel Replenishment Analytics Leadership

Financial Planning and Analytics Manager

Walmart

Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)

Led forecasting and analytics for the $10B fresh meat category. Secured $35M in pricing investment through competitor price-gap analysis and automated dashboards, eliminating 40+ hours of weekly reporting.

Financial Planning Analytics Forecasting Dashboarding Pricing Analysis Automation

Senior Business Operations Analyst

The Home Depot

Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years)

Led analytics and process improvement across omnichannel return-to-vendor operations, delivering more than $9M in annual savings and improved customer satisfaction.

Analytics Process Improvement Omnichannel Operations Savings