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Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

-Develop plans to achieve weekly and period category sales goals, profit dollars and growth objectives in Wisconsin and Illinois divisions-Define and execute category strategy and planning to include customer communications, cost of goods sold (COGS), and digital.-Manage assortment (including item setup & maintenance), determine pricing strategy, and lead planogramming process to align with Kroger GO (General Office)-Serve as company Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned… Show more -Develop plans to achieve weekly and period category sales goals, profit dollars and growth objectives in Wisconsin and Illinois divisions-Define and execute category strategy and planning to include customer communications, cost of goods sold (COGS), and digital.-Manage assortment (including item setup & maintenance), determine pricing strategy, and lead planogramming process to align with Kroger GO (General Office)-Serve as company Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned categories, staying abreast of commodity and brand performance trends, competitors and regional preferences-Work with Pharmacy department to implement cross departmental initiatives-Maintain positive trade relations and develop strategic relationships with suppliers Show less

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

-Utilize the DCM (Demand Chain Management) application, internal reports and dashboards to determine the appropriate store-item forecasts for both promotional and regular demand. -Promote planning and coordination between merchandising, marketing, pricing, store operations and supply chain-Optimize forecast accuracy and maintain an efficient flow of product through the supply chain for promotions, events holidays and long running displays-Achieve proper product flow dependent on… Show more -Utilize the DCM (Demand Chain Management) application, internal reports and dashboards to determine the appropriate store-item forecasts for both promotional and regular demand. -Promote planning and coordination between merchandising, marketing, pricing, store operations and supply chain-Optimize forecast accuracy and maintain an efficient flow of product through the supply chain for promotions, events holidays and long running displays-Achieve proper product flow dependent on promo types, display needs to main in-stocks while also maintaining an efficient level of inventory for store operations Show less

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

-Maintain service level and inventory objectives as defined by Manager.-Manage supply chain purchasing of all products on buying desk.-Work with Category Managers to coordinate, communicate and manage all areas of desk/categories.-Manage delivery timing to meet all turn and promotional needs, including sourcing the most efficient delivery methods available.-Collaborate with suppliers to remove cost from the supply chain.-Manage execution plan with Category Managers for… Show more -Maintain service level and inventory objectives as defined by Manager.-Manage supply chain purchasing of all products on buying desk.-Work with Category Managers to coordinate, communicate and manage all areas of desk/categories.-Manage delivery timing to meet all turn and promotional needs, including sourcing the most efficient delivery methods available.-Collaborate with suppliers to remove cost from the supply chain.-Manage execution plan with Category Managers for overstocks and discontinued items in Distribution Centers.-Maintain all product and supplier data on an ongoing basis in all internal systems.-Coordinate with suppliers, Category Managers and Distribution Centers on new item introductions as it relates to initial quantities, timing, delivery method and inventory.-Periodically visit the distribution centers to review and discuss opportunities. Show less

-Support Merchant department in executing buying and merchandise planning functions, by appropriate deadlines, to produce planned financial results.-Maintain responsive communications for the department and support the department in written and verbal communication within buying division, vendors, and stores.-Track and manage vendor samples to be turned in to e-commerce as well as to optimize office efficiency. -Successfully balance the needs of multiple private brand business… Show more -Support Merchant department in executing buying and merchandise planning functions, by appropriate deadlines, to produce planned financial results.-Maintain responsive communications for the department and support the department in written and verbal communication within buying division, vendors, and stores.-Track and manage vendor samples to be turned in to e-commerce as well as to optimize office efficiency. -Successfully balance the needs of multiple private brand business partners and national brand vendors to ensure accuracy and completion of set-up information. Show less

Greater Milwaukee Area

-Acted as General Store Manager for the opening of the Bayshore Mall location due to an absence of a store manager.-Recruited, interviewed and hired 40 permanent and temporary associates for the new store opening process and took an active role in the training and development of all associates. -Assisted in facilitating operational and merchandise directives and led all visual merchandising procedures for the store. -Maintained proper inventory controls, facilitated inventory… Show more -Acted as General Store Manager for the opening of the Bayshore Mall location due to an absence of a store manager.-Recruited, interviewed and hired 40 permanent and temporary associates for the new store opening process and took an active role in the training and development of all associates. -Assisted in facilitating operational and merchandise directives and led all visual merchandising procedures for the store. -Maintained proper inventory controls, facilitated inventory transactions and maintained compliance standards for shrink control. Show less

Madison, Wisconsin Area

-Supported the store manager in all tasks necessary to the efficient operation of the store and ensured that all employees complied with company policies, practices and procedures.-Maximized personal and store sales by providing the highest level of customer satisfaction as well as creating exciting and innovating merchandising displays. -Supervised all daily functions of store activity, including merchandising, inventory and completing opening and closing cash management procedures.

Managing employees and assigning duties. Responsible for store operations, as well as opening and closing the store.Handling all cash operations, including returns and exchanges.Product management, including ordering, receiving, price changes, handling damaged products and building promotional displays.Handling customer complaints and other customer service related issues.

Managed employees in the cosmetic department and ordered merchandise for the department.Maintaining the cosmetic department's records, inventories and appearance.Constructed and maintained promotional, seasonal and merchandise displays.Had extensive product knowledge and created a friendly and efficient experience for customers.

Bachelor Of Science, Retailing

Education record

Coursework: History of Italian Fashion June 2009