Cheri Grunklee Email & Phone Number

Eagan, Minnesota, United States

*Develop and execute a strategic plan for wholesale operations.*Identify growth opportunities and market trends to drive sales, by collaborating with Product Development and Sales teams.*Picking product mix and assortment that meet customer demands.*Identify and evaluate potential customers for the wholesale business, while maintaining and establishing.

*Wholesale existing inventory both US and World items.*Partner with Merchandisers to identify products that are suitable for syndication programs.*Seek out new avenues for wholesale distribution, liquidation and syndication.*Reduce overall inventory levels.*Exceed established budget goals.*Provide internal sales & marketing channels inventory pockets and.

*Merchandise and forecast product requirements based on customer needs, inventory levels and product release dates.*Negotiate product costs and deliverables.*Inventory control and management, disposition of items before they become obsolete.*Secure with government mints from around the world, new concepts and exclusive products, including Canada.

*Provided reviews of competitive products and retail landscape, suggested pricing and products.*Assisted Product Directors and Numismatists in the ideation, research and execution for all tiers.*Wrote product fact sheets and highlight sheets for all Marketing & Sales channels.*Monitored inventory levels and develop plans for re-promoting and/or.

*Purchased rare and collectible coins based on market value of silver and gold.*Managed the retail website, Govmint.com, including weekly promotional emails.*Assisted Product Managers to input bills of material for new coin projects.*Prepared various reports in Excel for distribution to managers and executives.

*Purchased all PC equipment, copiers, fax machines and printers for the Minnesota and Wisconsin region TCF Banks.

*Inventory management, sourcing new product, re-order of current product, daily communication with production on product availability.

*Determined correct inventory control quantities while evaluating slow moving and obsolete items.*Responsible for over 200 suppliers with daily communication regarding deliveries and expediting orders.

*Responded to and created documentation of software and hardware issues throughout the company.*Maintained all hardware, equipment and supplies; ensured performance of daily general operational duties.*Created and maintained accurate, up-to-date procedures.

*Entered, expedited and tracked purchase orders and drop-shipments.*Maintained item files, supplier files, supplier accounts, company catalogs and price changes.*Issued and monitored letters of credit with international companies.

*Responsible for incoming calls, entered orders, issued credit as needed and tracked of materials.*Daily communication with new and established customers.