Kimberly Taylor Email and Phone Number

Private label marketing for Ahold USA

Selected Responsibilities & Accomplishments:Launched and supported a supply chain surge team bringing store service level from 80% to an astounding 94% within 4 monthsMaintain accurate, complete, up-to-date, and easily accessible records and files related to: current pricing, order placements and confirmations, problems and resolutions, including all correspondenceMaintained effective procedures for avoiding deductions, wherever possible, between the customer and principal (e.g. through monitoring agreed prices, etc.)Participate in strategic meetings involving logistics issues and/or concernsUsed customer systems and local systems to accurately monitor orders for correct items, quantities, prices, and delivery dates for Own Brand productsEnsured resolution of all problems with orders on a timely basis, and ensure appropriate communication all problems/resolutions to business manager, customer and principalEnsured that all orders are being captured in the local and Daymon systems on a timely basisUtilized systems to maintain a complete and accurate list of all Own Brands suppliersSupported three Categories and Supplier Partners, interfacing with Retailer to achieve mutual objectives within a pre-determined budget.Grew sales and achieved Private Label penetration goalsDeveloped innovative solutions that support category and brand developmentCoordinated and participated in Retailer and Supplier Partner meetingsPrepared category reviews to include industry and trend analyses and actionable recommendationsParticipated in product development initiatives including sourcing suppliers, plant tours, product cuttings, planogram development, new item sales projection and product launch supportUtilized data tools and create presentations to support effective decision makingDeveloped and maintained productive relationships with Retailers and Suppliers; Full-service online advertising and marketing company

Negotiated RatesEvent CoordinationMeet Sales GoalsDrive Revenue

185 guest room hotel with 15,000 sq. ft. of convention space