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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

• Leveraged potential shrink reports to maximize profitability and reduce losses on PNL.• Conducted root cause analysis to determine corrective actions for inventory causing shrink.• Collaborated with replenishment, forecasting, and merchandising teams to identify and manage discontinued and excess inventory. • Responsible for selling off excess and potential shrink items.• Discussed potential inventory issues with suppliers and facilitated movement of items across distribution centers or vendor returns.• Identified product that does not meet UNFI retail guarantee and placed RM chargebacks for items to recoup funds from vendor.

Eden Prairie, Mn

•Reviewed forward buy research, completed analysis and made recommendations to Category Manager. •Completed purchase order input based on review of stock status report and safety stock levels.•Reviewed monthly display planner to determine the inventory levels needed to meet ad requirements.•Managed inventory investment to attain projected category profitability. Reviewed and resolved pre-books/scan based issues received from stores or division personnel.•Analyzed quarterly scorecards to assess whether inventory, service level and category profitability were attained. Reviewed daily and weekly reports to check service levels and inventory turns and made adjustments as needed.•Coordinated with Warehouse Operations to maintain the proper product flow through the facility.

St. Louis Park, Mn

• Successfully trained a total of 30 employees from retail associates to merchandising and customer service managers.• Supervised data entry, freight deliveries, and pack away procedures for accurate POS inventory.• Recruited, interviewed, hired, developed, evaluated, coached, and counseled all local employees.• Consistently ensured Payroll expectations were compliant and deadlines were met. Strived for 100% accuracy and compliance in cash and inventory levels.

Coon Rapids, Mn

• Executed merchandising standards throughout the store and ensured merchandise movement process was properly performed.• Analyzed sales data in depth to optimize merchandise presentation and selection.• Accountable for inventory integrity, asset protection, operational controls and driving sales.• Successfully planned and executed substantial merchandise initiatives and relays.

Minnetonka, Mn

• Assisted with increasing store sales from $2.8 million to $3.4 million within 3 years. • Planned, prioritized, and delegated work assignments and tasks to ensure efficient daily operations and overall success of the store.• Developed associates through ongoing coaching and training on company policies, procedures, and sales techniques.• Coached associates to meet and exceed the store’s annual sales and contribution goals.• Focused on providing exceptional customer service by helping associates determine customer needs, disseminating product knowledge, and resolving customer concerns in a gracious and timely manner. • Utilized Marine industry knowledge to identify potential new wholesale customers.• Contributed to the retention and profitability of existing wholesale customers by proactively taking orders, suggesting services, preparing quotes, and through custom product forecasting.

Minnetonka, Mn

• Collaborated with the Replenishment Analysts to confirm the proper mix of merchandise was consistently represented in the store.• Maintained accurate store inventory counts and managed the annual store inventory process.• Oversaw the weekly truck receiving process, and assisted in receiving and displaying product shipments on store retail shelves.• Ensured all merchandise fixtures were properly stocked and correctly labeled, and that store remained clean and organized throughout each business day.• Achieved Asset Protection store goals and maintained shrinkage below 1%.• Communicated Asset Protection policies and guidelines to store associates.• Worked with associates to achieve Store’s sales and contribution plan.• Engaged with customers to determine their specific boating needs, provided product knowledge and suggestively sold items and additional services that they may not have anticipated the need for.• Attended product conventions in order to increase merchandise knowledge.• Took on the role of Port Supply Specialist beginning in April, 2016, and served as the in-store liaison between West Marine and wholesale customers.

Minnetonka, Mn

• Assisted associates with executing the plan of meeting or exceeding the store’s annual sales goal. • Led by example - greeted customers, engaged them in conversation to determine their boating needs, provided product knowledge to customers and suggestively sold items and additional services that they may not have anticipated their need for. • Achieved excellent customer service, and resolved customer concerns and complaints in a timely and gracious manner. • Resolved customer issues regarding billing discrepancies and product quality in a timely manner.

Minnetonka, Mn

• Provided customers with product knowledge. • Suggestively sold additional items and services that the customer may not have anticipated the need for.• Worked with other team members to achieve Store’s sales plan while also striving to achieve individual sales plan. • Actively participated in all programs and procedures to drive sales.

Greater San Diego Area

• Supervised and trained all employees in customer service, POS procedures, and general store merchandising. • Developed detailed store procedures and conducted weekly employee 1-on-1’s. • Oversaw merchandise deliveries, and was accountable for receipt verification. • Assisted in set-up of new locations and grand openings. • Attended local and national boat shows in the region.