Darren Whitehead

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Purchasing Manager @ Walmart
Fort Worth, TX
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Fort Worth, Texas, United States, United States
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Hello, my name is Darren Whitehead. I am a proud U.S. Army Veteran.Purchasing Manager / Project Manager / Sr. Buyer / District Manager / Operations Manager / Merchandising ManagerI specialize in growing sales, growing profit margins, managing controllable expenses, streamlining operations, talent acquisition, and product merchandising.Project Manager | Planned and managed projects on a wide variety of business units and programs Sr Buyer | Increased team sports business from 20 million to 75 million with double-digit increases every yearDistrict Manager | Managed the sales ($114M), expenses, profit, labor, shrink and daily operations of 12 stores in Texas and Arkansas, receiving store of the year honors in 2009Operations Manager | Planned, developed and implemented the retail expansion of Cheaper Than Dirt, Inc (CTD)Merchandising Manager | Developed the plan-o-gram in-store layout system for Academy resulting in 28% better in-stock percentageI have been leading teams that produce results in various roles for many years. My unique buying, management, director and merchandising experience highlights my passion for success and the ability to achieve desired goals in various capacities. Darren Whitehead817 437-9690drwhitehead22@yahoo.com

Darren Whitehead's Current Company Details
Walmart

Walmart

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Purchasing Manager
Fort Worth, TX
Website:
walmart.com
Employees:
540929
Darren Whitehead Work Experience Details
  • Walmart
    Purchasing Manager
    Walmart
    Fort Worth, Tx
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  • The Fun Stop
    Business Owner
    The Fun Stop Feb 2019 - Aug 2019
    Keller, Tx
    The Fun Stop will be a specialty toy store selling unique, educational, nostalgic toys and games that will merge nostalgia and tech to serve the growth of children in a fun, positive environment.
  • Walmart Neighborhood Markets
    Management
    Walmart Neighborhood Markets Jan 2015 - Jan 2019
  • Avere Real Estate
    Project Manager
    Avere Real Estate 2011 - May 2014
    Dallas/Fort Worth Area
  • Cheaper Than Dirt Guns, Llc
    Director Of Retail Operations
    Cheaper Than Dirt Guns, Llc Feb 2010 - Jan 2011
    • Planned, developed and implemented the retail expansion of Cheaper Than Dirt, Inc (CTD)• Created and/or designed all aspects of store ie; layout, fixtures, uniforms, customer service counters, bags, baskets, along with processes and procedures• Managed the hiring and training of store management and associates• Implemented sound, proven retail processes into the daily function of Cheaper Than Dirt GUNS!• Developed monthly budget expectations with input from senior management• Consulted with store management to develop sales plans and to maintain controllable expenses within budget• Reviewed store teams adherence to company standards, directives, price maintenance, advertisement set and layout, plan-o-gram implementation and maintenance and shrink focus
  • Gander Mountain
    District Manager -Texas, Arkansas
    Gander Mountain Nov 2008 - Jan 2010
    Managed the sales ($114M), expenses, profit, labor, shrink and daily operations of 12 stores in Texas and ArkansasOversaw the quality of associate hiring, training and motivation of each store Communicated with all store managers daily on company metrics, task management, success factors and challengesTravelled to each store on a three week rotation monitoring adherence to company standards, directives, price maintenance, advertisement set and layout, plan-o-gram implementation and up-keep and shrink focus
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  • Gander Mountain
    Regional Product Manager
    Gander Mountain Aug 2007 - Nov 2008
    HuntingResponsible for development and execution of regional product assortment for 55 southern stores in hunting related productsMet with Vendors to select merchandise, negotiated pricing, schedule of shipments and create selling strategy for all regional merchandiseDeveloped training, vendor promotions and in-store merchandising for all regional merchandiseWork with space management team to develop plan-o-gram spacing for all regional productWork with Marketing to ensure regionally relevant merchandise is advertised at the appropriate time
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  • Ace Hardware And Gifts At Cinco Ranch
    Assistant Store Manager
    Ace Hardware And Gifts At Cinco Ranch Oct 2006 - Dec 2007
    Purchased and managed lawn and garden, automotive and barbeque categoriesIncreased lawn and garden by 24%, automotive by 12%, and barbeque by 87%Scheduled employee hoursOpening and closing proceduresSupervised unloading of trucks, receiving paperwork, etc.
  • Creative Retail Solutions
    Owner
    Creative Retail Solutions Oct 2003 - Oct 2006
    Independent Manufacturer Representative for 21 linesSet-up and ran two separate business models, one of which consisted of seven major sporting goods lines and the other consisting of fourteen toy and gift linesWorked with manufactures to develop programs for over 200 retailers in the Houston area
  • Academy Sports + Outdoors
    Sr. Buyer - Team Sports
    Academy Sports + Outdoors Jan 1998 - Oct 2003
    Team Sport, Outdoor Furniture, Indoor GamesIncreased team sports business from 20 million to 75 million with double digit increases every year.Developed Far East private label import program and managed inventoryDeveloped and implemented in-store informational catalog systemPlanned, managed, reviewed and approved all category advertisingPlanned and implemented numerous vendor specific special promotionsWorked with merchandising department to improve department store plan-o-gramsMet with vendors to select merchandise, purchase within open to buy parameters, negotiate price, schedule shipments and manage store stock levelsWorked with manufacturers to develop new productsSupervised and trained assistant buyers in buying proceduresTraveled extensively to manufacturers and overseas to view and discuss productsAttended trade shows to visit vendors and research new productsParticipated in departmental store visits to review products and to competitor stores to review competitive pricing
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  • Academy Sports + Outdoors
    Sr. Buyer
    Academy Sports + Outdoors Oct 1985 - Oct 2003
  • Academy Sports + Outdoors
    Buyer
    Academy Sports + Outdoors Jun 1989 - Dec 1997
    Fishing and MarineIncreased fishing/marine business on average 20% annuallyDeveloped and implemented premier fishing event "Meet the Pro" through vendor participation along with local and national fishing guides and celebrities Developed seminar procedure to bring leading manufacturer's and store associates together to learn product and sales skillsMet with vendors to select merchandise, purchase within open to buy parameters, negotiate price, schedule shipments and manage store stock levels
  • Academy Sports + Outdoors
    Lead Merchandiser
    Academy Sports + Outdoors Aug 1988 - Jun 1989
    Formed and managed merchandising team for in store plan-o-grams and new store openingsDeveloped the plan-o-gram in store layout system
  • Academy Sports + Outdoors
    Assistant Store Manager
    Academy Sports + Outdoors Oct 1985 - Aug 1988
    Scheduling employee hours, department heads and stockersOpening and closing proceduresDaily depositsSupervised unloading of trucks, receiving paperwork, etc
  • U.S. Army
    Corp Of Engineers - Utilities Equipment Repair
    U.S. Army Sep 1980 - Dec 1983
    Schoffield Barracks, Hi

Darren Whitehead Skills

Merchandising Retail Budgeting Customer Service Hiring Budgets Selling Leadership Sales Store Management Marketing Visual Merchandising Recruiting Account Management Project Planning Trade Shows Management Advertising Inventory Management Training Strategy Negotiation Sales Management Marketing Strategy Purchasing Forecasting Coaching P&l Management Sales Operations Time Management Team Leadership Competitive Analysis Team Building Pricing Operations Management Process Scheduler Profit Strategic Planning Loss Prevention Customer Satisfaction P&l Program Management New Business Development Inventory Control Cross Functional Team Leadership Business Planning Leadership Development Contract Negotiation Supply Chain Management Cpfr

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