Brian Kenealy, Mba Email & Phone Number

Rosemont, Illinois, United States

- Driving category performance through detailed analysis of product assortment, pricing change analysis, including historical changes and future forecasting, vendor proposals and agreements. The position is focused on optimization of category activities to include new product review, assortment review, vendor negotiations, including RFP and RFI activities, and pricing work related to the assigned category.-Managed and maintained relationships with suppliers to secure healthy product assortment, negotiated programs and contracts, appropriate pricing, and future opportunities.-Responsible for analyzing and identifying trends and forecasting to refine and develop the national strategy to create strong and consistent performance within the category.- Proficient management of advertising functions including pricing, promotions, and assortment review processes to leverage opportunities and drive growth and selling margins.- Lead efforts and negotiations to drive private label penetration across the category nationally.

Rosemont, Il

- Manage purchasing of over 200 vendors from September 2016-March 2020, and over 570 from March 2020 to October 2021.- Keep Service Level, DIOH and Spoilage percentage to my desk specific goals- Work with demand to ensure proper weekly usage on items, as well as costing to ensure we receive best pricing based on brackets.- Work with 3 markets to ensure we have the correct products at the correct times of the year, such as school demands.- Manage special order purchasing- Perform tasks of the Buyer II role in their absence- Participate in and have lead weekly connect calls (in absence of Buyer II) with markets- Organized and lead RSC team inventory meetings

Rolling Meadows

 Oversee 48 stores representing over 20 brands including John Morrell, Purdue and Butterball. Assisted in increasing organic sales for client at a test store that is now being implemented across all Jewel-Osco stores. Increase sales by assisting with merchandising and product recommendations  Introduce new products at store levels to increase sales for my brokerage firm, the companies with the products we represent and the stores I sell to. Increase the presence of the brands at retail level by providing point of sale displays, shelf management, and display management.

Arlington Heights, Il

- Provide analysis and track growth of meat and seafood categories for our clients, which include new product introductions, pricing changes, reporting on trends and opportunities to increase sales- Manage relationships with small and medium size vendors, as well as maintain store level relationships with Store Directors and department staff providing support and recommendations.- Analyze top performing SKU’s for potential growth and implement into assortment changes. Make any recommendations to category manager.- Implement and develop launch materials, training materials and point-of-sale materials- Manage all brands promoted by our clients. - Train and manage staff of 3 that covers ½ of the Greater Chicago area

Greater Chicago Area

 Support the management of daily operations in fast-paced, customer-focused environment.  Supervise department staff of up to 20 employees.  Deliver elite customer service through positive interactions and prompt issue resolution.  Apply expert product knowledge to align store displays with advertising/promotional efforts.  Engage selling strategies to advance specific products and sales.  Manage weekly price changes to ensure accurate and timely implementation.  Interact with vendors regarding stocking and placement of merchandise.  Manage special orders for products not usually carried in store.  Control costs without compromising quality or service.  Collaborate with staff and management to promote positive, efficient work environment.  Provide recommendations on implementing process improvements.  Complete and organize documentation relating to store and staff performance.  Recognized for strong two-month performance filling in as Assistant Store Director.

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Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Bachelor Of Science Marketing

Bachelor Of Science, Marketing

Direct Marketing; Internet Marketing; Principles of Selling; Marketing Research; Database Marketing; Marketing Strategy