Christine Mitchell

Background

About Christine Mitchell

Procurement and Merchandising professional with a passion for connecting strategy to execution. Recognized as a systems thinker and strategic connector, I bridge gaps between data, teams, and strategy to drive scalable, forward-thinking solutions. At Target, I’ve led initiatives including the Ulta Beauty at Target marketing procurement rollout and the development of a new forecasting process that achieved 89% accuracy within a highly fluid marketing indirect spend category, strengthening cross-functional performance and enterprise results. As a results-driven professional with a dual background in Procurement and Merchandising, I specialize in connecting enterprise strategy with operational execution. Currently serving as a Sr. Indirect Planner in Procurement at Target, I leverage expertise in indirect planning, supplier capacity management, demand forecasting, and program leadership to deliver measurable business value and operational excellence. Previously, as an Associate Buyer in Merchandising for Kitchen Seasonal and Tabletop, I partnered with vendors, marketing, and inventory teams to execute assortment strategies, promotional plans, and seasonal launches that elevated guest engagement and category performance. Recognized as a systems thinker and strategic connector, I bridge gaps between data, teams, and strategy to create efficient, scalable, and forward-thinking solutions. I’m passionate about uniting procurement, merchandising, and marketing strategies to strengthen supplier partnerships, optimize processes, and drive enterprise growth. Key Accomplishments: • Ulta Beauty at Target Rollout: Spearheaded the development and implementation of a new strategy and operational process for procuring signage and brand fixtures, ensuring on-time execution and alignment across multiple business functions. • Supplier Engagement & Cost Savings: Advanced supplier partnerships and implemented cost-savings initiatives that improved efficiency and long-term value for the procurement organization. • Forecast Accuracy Initiative (2024): Designed analytical and strategic budgeting and forecasting models that enabled monthly, quarterly, and annual accuracy tracking for the first time. Achieved an 89% forecast accuracy for a highly fluid marketing indirect spend category, validating the success of these new planning methods.