Joe Killinger Email & Phone Number

Registered High School Basketball and Softball official.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Directly responsible for the daily management of all critical store operation issues for 194 unites located in the Midwest. Build and lead a top-performing supply chain that drives overall cost savings strategies across multiple categories.• Led the design, measurement, analysis, and implementation of critical issue based evaluation strategies to mitigate disruption in customer service, inventory flow, and pricing discrepancies. • Integral team member of multiple corporate teams supporting merchandising of grocery and softlines. • Cultivated positive work environment. Resolve daily average of 71 critical issues with an accuracy of 99.5%.

Designed, measured, analyzed, and implemented purchasing and vendor management functions for the procurement of merchandise, effectively managing product and associated risks to sustain a consistent logistical flow to meet consumer demand. • Managed 18m budget of inventory purchases.• Responsible for managing inventory throughout the supply chain to obtain sales, margin, and inventory goals for 194 stores in 5 states.• Developed promotional plan and inventory flow to maximize sales projections.

Provided direction and analysis in leading the strategic planning and management of new product introduction, responsible for in-store product placement and life cycle exit strategy. • Cultivated new and ongoing business relationships with supplier community by increasing supply resources and negotiating vendor agreements.• New program and product launch team member from cradle to grave through merchandising. • Utilized strong analytical and problem resolution skills to create profitable business strategies.

Managed the implementation of corporate sponsored business development projects focused on increasing profit margin and reducing supply chain costs. • Responsible for delivering projects on time and on budget.• Researched, developed and designed projects based on expected deliverables. • Led and managed project teams of business and IT experts.

New Market Development, National Sponsorship Development, Event Management

Bachelor Of Arts, Education With A Business Minor, Education / Recreation And Park Administration

Education record

Activities and Societies: Adrian College Football, Adrian College Baseball, Sigma Alpha Epsilon