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•Budget and manage division sales (130 million), PMU%, GM%, GMROI, and inventory.•Approve all strategies, and action plans to reach divisional and departmental goals.•Perform individual assessments of each buyer’s performance.•Evaluate all category line reviews and strategies for each buyer (JDA, Retail Ideas).•Manage monthly advertising item selection from each buyer to meet projected sales.•Manage warehouse buying staff to maintain approved in-stock levels.

•Budgeted and managed sales ($70 million), PMU%, GM%, GMROI, and inventory.•Created planograms (Intactics) to utilize allotted store space to maximize profit per sq. ft. •Formulated and implemented sales strategies for each merchandise category.•Conducted annual line reviews and presented developmental action plans (via PowerPoint) to top management. •Managed and oversaw warehouse buyer to maintain 93% in stock.•Analyzed and researched competition to maintain Fred’s competitive price points.•Devised and maintained direct import programs to offset rising freight costs through utilization of vendor consolidation at port.•Internationally and domestically travelled to develop new product, cost effective strategies, and quality improvement plans.•Developed and maintained ongoing relationships with suppliers.•Coordinated monthly advertising to meet projected sales.•Created and promoted proprietary brands: power tools, light bulbs, motor oil, and auto chemicals.

•Approved all budget sales, inventory, and profit margins.•Created strategies and action plans to reach goals set for each department manager.•Evaluated managers’ performance of productivity, efficiency, and individual goals and objectives.•Created monthly modular reports to measure gain/loss expectations by department.

•Directed and managed all personnel (35+ employees) on daily basis.•Approved all budgets, strategies, and actions plans.•Established line of credit with financial institutions.•Coordinated buy plans with all suppliers to meet sales and inventory demands.•Completed ongoing analysis of balance sheets, income statements, and general ledgers.•Expanded local business through advertising and marketing.