National Category Management for Juice and Applesauce categories for Large Format retailers as part of KDP's Customer Center of Excellence.

Intelligent Shopper Solutions was acquired by IRI in March 2021. Shifted roles in 2022 to work on the Family Dollar team.

Manage client relationship at BJ’s Wholesale Club, embedding customer-centric analysis and decision-making with merchants and CPG partners. Intelligent Shopper Solutions was acquired by IRI in March 2021.

Oversaw all aspects of category management for Beverage and Snacks categories for 155 Shaw’s and Star Market locations. Accountable for weekly sales and profit goals for $364M annual portfolio. Negotiated with vendor partners to determine pricing, promotion, and shelving strategies for 12 subcategories.

Responsible for sourcing and managing value-add and unique third party services and affinity programs for BJ’s members. Key businesses included BJ’s Travel, BJ’s Auto Buying, and partnerships with Liberty Mutual, Discover Bank, and Dish Network. Managed all aspects of the relationship including contract negotiation, commission structure, and marketing. Tasked with identifying and sourcing new opportunities for partnerships based on competitive market.

DSD Beverage January 2012 - April 2013DSD Cookies, Crackers, & Salty Snacks 2010-2012Developed promotional and merchandising plan for all categories within the assigned portfolio for Stop & Shop NE and NY market areas. Worked closely with division sales offices to accommodate regional needs and manage DSD vendors. Collaborated with vendors to negotiate funding and build programs based on analysis from prior year and competitive trends. -Grew total portfolio sales in 2011 by 6.5%, doubling the growth rate of total store sales.-Executed best in class new item launch and marketing overlay for major cookie/cracker manufacturer. -Managed inaugural year of Own Brand DSD salty snacks program, resulting in $7.4 M in sales. -Consulted regularly as a subject matter expert to assist in development and documentation of new AUSA deal management and promotional entry processes.

Managed $987 million portfolio consisting of 33 categories for over 570 stores to achieve budgeted sales and profit goals. Negotiated funding and deal structure for everyday costs and promotional plans with over fifty vendors. Wrote and proofed weekly ads and bargain aisle programs. Collaborated with vendors and marketing to creatively drive sales through various outlets (ex. store circular, ad prints, online, radio). Conducted in-depth category reviews using syndicated external market data and internal data. Trained and developed assistant buyers and lead clerical. Interacted with stores and support areas (i.e. Marketing, Operations, Space Management, and Pricing) regularly to execute programs and solve problems.-Produced sales increases for the Household/Baby portfolio for 3 consecutive years.-Took the lead to coordinate, communicate, and execute several multi-category seasonally themed merchandising events (i.e. Back to School, Value Village, Tailgate Party).-Collaborated with multiple vendors and internal departments in order to plan in ad consumer overlays to gain household and generate incremental sales.-Sourced several “Spot Buy” items in order to creatively attract club channel customers to prevent leakage with minimal cannibalization.

Responsible for daily inventory management of 2,500+ items across five distribution centers, servicing over 570 stores. Maintained average weekly inventory of $11 million, weekly issues of $7 million, and service level of 96% or higher. Forecasted weekly promotions and allocations for more than fifty vendor lines including Procter & Gamble, Georgia Pacific, Kimberly Clark, and SC Johnson.-Streamlined 3rd party automated forecasting program, saving up to 3 hours of work per week per assistant buyer.-Coordinated seasonal/holiday store allocations for all grocery categories, including companywide communication to sales managers and stores. -Executed monthly Direct Store Delivery program to over 200 stores, resulting in over $1.2 million in logistics savings per year.