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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Tyler, Texas

Responsible for the overall financial results of the categories assigned. This includes the assortment decisions, promotional planning, shelf level pricing strategies, product placement, and all other merchandising tactical levers available to achieve the financial plan. Experienced in negotiating both internally and externally to ensure program success. Also experienced in continuous process improvement to mitigate complacency in the business.

Tyler, Texas Area

Responsible for all direct and indirect procurement, inbound and outbound service levels, including forecasting and replenishment. Also involved in all Supply Chain efficiencies. Leads, guides, directs and coaches team to achieve company objectives and goals. Also responsible for the process, procedures and overseeing the training for the team. Owns the flow of product through the supply chain to completely support category management and merchandising functions for ultimate retail customer satisfaction. Involvement in development, and implementation of strategic initiatives that align with corporate plans. Develops budgets and quantifiable score carding plans for the purchasing department. Involved in strategic supplier collaboration in order to achieve company goals.

Tyler, Texas Area

Responsible to lead, guide, manage and coach a subset of the purchasing department at the grocery retailer. Responsible for team development as well as assigning responsibility to the team. Developed process improvements to create a progressive retail grocery procurement department.

Liaison between IT and the business as it relates to all SAP master data or catalog information. Perform system support while coaching and training the business on the system capabilities.

Bachelor Of Business Administration, Marketing

Associate Degree, Business Administration