Nathan Burns is an experienced professional in merchandising and operations, currently serving as Online Merchant and Director of Merchandising Solutions at The Home Depot since May 2005. Nathan has led significant process improvements, technology implementations, and strategic initiatives, directly impacting supplier collaboration, merchandising analytics, and pricing strategies. Key achievements include delivering widely used analytical tools, overseeing the integration of an international acquisition, and automating numerous tasks to save over 100,000 hours annually. With a strong background in inventory management and transportation, Nathan has also played vital roles in developing business intelligence tools and redefining supply chain systems. Nathan holds an MBA in Operations Management and a BS in Management with a focus on Information Technology, both from Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business.