Michael Deitering Email & Phone Number

Buda, Texas

Buda, Tx

Working part time in semi-retirement!

Bentonville, Ar

Provide analytical support to Sam's Club. Aligned with the Membership, Pricing, Planning and Integration teams. Managing 3 direct reports.Through use on Nielsen syndicated data, analyze opportunities in order to provide insights and recommend action in order to grow the business.

Wholesome Snack Advisor on the Walmart TeamResponsible for advising the Walmart category buyer on their Wholesome Snacks category. Analyzes trends in the category, determining the best product assortment for stores and provided modulars utilizing clusters to maximize regional product and demographic trends and strengths.Track weekly results and provided reports and key observations on the business to assist the buyer in managing the business.

Provided category development support to selling teams by formulating analytical and consumer insights which allowed the teams to achieve targets. Produced Single Store Orders and then transitioned to working directly with the Walmart Replenishment team with their new initial fill and inventory control tool to generating $9-$10MM of bi-weekly promotional orders.Communicated and collaborated with Kraft supply chain to ensure seamless promotional execution.Utilized syndicated and internal Walmart data to identify risks and opportunities to the Walmart Modular.Assisted in training incoming Business Development Specialists as well as providing ongoing support as needed.

Fleming 2001 - 2003 and Kmart 2003 - 2007 Responsible for Sales of Beverage, Oscar Mayer and Meals at Kmart Responsible for Sales and Planning of Coffee, Cool Whip and Milk Bone categories at Fleming. Collaborated to create annual plans both with the divisions as well as with my buyers.Utilized syndicated and internal data to sell fact based programming.Sold promotions to support independent, corporate and customers supplied by Fleming as well as Kmart nationally.Managed Category Sales Managers who worked for me supporting my categories, developing them for future advancement.