Jennifer Metzger Email & Phone Number

Harrisburg, PA, US

Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States

• Evaluate competitive feedback and market trends to provide system package pricing while meeting company goals, objectives and profitability
• Provide competitive pricing based upon knowledge of materials, systems and availability
• Manage customer pricing and discount structures within the SAP system
• Negotiate with suppliers to procure competitive costs, availability, and quality of products

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area

• Monitor and drive revenue growth through efficient management of promotional spending within guidelines on assigned product lines; identify opportunities and align business unit resources to secure those opportunities.
• Meet and/or exceed goals for sales, distribution, pricing, shelving, and promotional volume.
• Manage and maximize marketing/promotional funds to achieve sales goals while staying within financial guidelines

• Account management responsibilities for Unilever portfolio of brands in Oral Care, Personal Care, and Baby Care at Rite Aid
• Responsible for building strategic relationships while operating within approved trade marketing parameters and driving trade investment effectiveness and efficiency
• Built strong annual plans to drive accelerated and profitable volume growth in respective categories
• Leveraged data and insights and worked collaboratively with Unilever and Category Management to develop, coordinate and manage Joint Business Plan initiatives
• Customized and developed corporate marketing and merchandising programs for Rite Aid

• Developed comprehensive category business plans consistent with the overall goals and strategies of the portfolio.
• Implemented and managed Category Management tactics such as pricing, product assortment, promotions, and displays to achieve department and divisional goals.
• Provided analytical support for overall category and portfolio development.
• Lead day to day vendor negotiation and maintained strong supplier relationships.
• Communicated with suppliers regarding service levels, distributions, product availability, and product quality.

• Responsible for creating demand based forecasts and managing product inventory levels to drive optimal store and warehouse replenishment
• Utilized the Oracle Retail Demand Forecasting application to create accurate item/store/day forecasts across 750 stores
• Reviewed and approved weekly promotional bookings for all items in portfolio
• Worked closely with merchandising, replenishment, and third party suppliers to drive process improvements

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Bachelor’S Degree, Supply Chain Management & General Management

Activities and Societies: Delta Zeta Sorority, Treasurer