Joseph Couch
About Joseph Couch
Joseph Couch serves as the Director of IT Corporate Systems at Floor & Decor, where he has worked since 2013. He has played a crucial role in data governance and integration processes, significantly improving item onboarding and compliance measures.
Work at Floor & Decor
Joseph Couch has served as the Director of IT Corporate Systems at Floor & Decor since 2013. In this role, he has been instrumental in various initiatives aimed at improving data management and operational efficiency. He played a leading role in the planning and execution of a large item data attribute rationalization effort. Additionally, he established an item data governance process and redesigned the governance request intake process. His contributions have significantly impacted the company's data handling and compliance processes.
Education and Expertise
Joseph Couch holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from Auburn University. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA in Operations Management and Supervision from Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business, where he studied from 2004 to 2010. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both information systems and operational strategies, which he applies in his current role.
Background
Before joining Floor & Decor, Joseph Couch worked at The Home Depot as a Senior Merchandising Analyst from 2005 to 2013. His experience in this role contributed to his understanding of retail operations and data analysis. He has a total of over 16 years of experience in IT and data management, focusing on improving processes and compliance within the retail sector.
Achievements
During his tenure at Floor & Decor, Joseph Couch has developed several key processes and solutions. He created a reporting solution for online item onboarding cycle time, which led to a reduction in onboarding time. He also established data quality compliance integration and penalty processes for non-compliant suppliers. Additionally, he developed and implemented ETL processes to address supply chain exceptions, enhancing communication with suppliers through the STEP application.