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Totowa, Nj, Us

Totowa, New Jersey, Us

Totowa, New Jersey, Us

Totowa, New Jersey, Us

Keasbey, Nj, Us

Oversee growth strategy and strategic vision for organizational shift of own brands/private label sales penetration. Primary focus includes perimeter of the store and incorporates departments including produce, floral, seafood, meat, bakery, appetizer, food service, dairy, and frozen foods. Current 12% ($2B) own brands sales penetration with a 5-­‐year vision of contributing 25-­‐30% ($4.5B) sales penetration, 10% increase in net profit to the organization, deliver consistent high-­‐quality products and greater value proposition to the consumers.Responsible for product ideation, item development and creation, brand/item promotional strategies, worldwide product sourcing, best-­‐in-­‐class cost/retail/gross profit model, and in-­‐store execution compliance.• Wholesome Pantry brand sales growth 25+% year over year, 400+ products on shelf today• ShopRite Trading Company brand recognition for top innovation in 2018 by PLMA

Keasbey, Nj, Us

Responsible for achieving division sales growth objective and maintaining gross profit model for $2 Billion annually. Develop and implement weekly Produce sale items, work with CA and FL field buying offices along with vendor community to establish costs and volumes needed, create circular page layout for major sale items, and oversee 7 Category Managers to ensure proper warehouse in stock positions for overall sales growth. In addition, responsible for procuring the berry category valued at $160+ Million annually.• Achieved divisional GP% and sales growth objective 2 years consecutively• Sustained 5% berry category sales growth 2 years consecutively• Responsible for divisional implementation of the circular layout re-­‐design for the entire co-­‐op

Keasbey, Nj, Us

Procure fresh produce for 350 stores across 3 banners: ShopRite, PriceRite and Fresh Grocer. Manage year-­round promotional schedule. Liaise between procurement and digital marketing, social media, ShopRite.com produce landing page and corporate dietitian programs. Products include: strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, celery, carrots, corn, beets, cabbage, collards, kale, Swiss chards, spinach, cilantro, mint, parsley, fresh horseradish, escarole, Boston lettuce, figs, dates, bag cooking greens and peanuts.Contributed to strong business results through combined efforts outlined above: $300+M in annualsales, $125+M annual gross profit dollars and 5-­‐10% in year over year sales growth.

Keasbey, Nj, Us

Responsibilities include:Purchasing commodities: Mushrooms (conventional, organic, dried), Radish, Watercress, Arugula, Green Beans (bulk & packaged), All Eggplant, Okra, Green/Yellow squash, Acorn squash, Butternut squash, Kabocha squash, Spaghetti squash, Fall variety squash, Packaged vegetables, Baby vegetables, Bean Sprouts, Waxed/Fava Beans, Health Conscious: tofu, meat alternatives, veggie cheeses, shirataki noodles.Produce Marketing efforts; ShopRite from Home, Digital coupons / Target marketing, Produce pick of the week / Dietitian's Selection2015 / 2016 Divisional Goals and Objectives team member2015 / 2016 Corporate Goals and Objectives team member

Keasbey, Nj, Us

Business / Financial Analytics:AppyFood ServiceSeafoodProduceFloral2014 / 2015 Divisional Goals and Objectives team member for perishable divisionsResponsibilities include:Identify / Track consumer trends and buying behaviorSales trend analysis of Items, Brands, and CategoriesFinancial reviews for growth opportunitiesSeek expansion opportunities for both in-store and onlineCompare market trends on National and Regional levelsCompetitive Landscape of traditional supermarkets, club stores, and specialized grocersOther Responsibilities include:Purchasing Fresh Seafood - All Crabmeat (Fresh & Pasteurized, Domestic & Imported)

Keasbey, Nj, Us

Appy / Food Service / Seafood Procurement DivisionResponsibilities include:Replenishment buying: Hummus, Dry Goods, Italian deli meats, Smoked Fish, Italian fresh cheeses, Pierogis, single serve salads, Component salads, Chicken liver, various frozen seafood items.Setup / Support / Manage - DSD (Direct Store Delivery) Appy / Seafood vendors

Keasbey, Nj, Us

Appy / Seafood Division (Perishable Show Coordinator)(Procurement Analyst)Digital Commerce and Innovation Division(Price Plus Insights / Consumer data specialist)(Developed and taught a training course to Category Managers)

Sales Coordinator for Nikebrand, Nike 6.0, and Jordan childrens apparel. I am currently working on 3 accounts, Macys Stores, Macys.com, and Belk. Current responsibilities include assisting the Account Executive, working with buyers on product lines and assortments, assisting the buyers in placing orders for monthly/seasonal flow, meeting with buyers on new and updated product on a consistent basis, and focusing on expanding the business of the brands to these accounts.

New York, New York, Us

Assisted the Vice President of Sales for children’s apparel. Working with Nike, Jordan, Nike Team, and Levi’s brands products.