Michael Peterson Email & Phone Number

San Jose, California, United States

Responsible for managing the following categories across all 18 brands and 145 stores that CNRG operates: Lawn & Garden, Outdoor Living, Seasonal, Nursery, Farm & Pet, Outdoor Power Equipment, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Appliances, Electrical, Housewares, Apparel, Sporting Goods, & Food & Beverage.

San Jose, CA

-Led the merchandising department through massive direction, system and organizational changes as company moved from Sears to Orchard (independent) to Lowe’s ownership-Full P&L owner for assigned departments online and in store -Created bottoms-up financial plans with comprehensive tactics by quarter to achieve them-Led category line reviews, vendor.

-Full responsibility for the merchandising, negotiation, planning, pricing, advertising, and P&L performance of one department across 80 Orchard stores and over 150 Sears Hardware Stores-Recognized as Buyer of the Year in 2004 for best in company sales and margin/profit results -Eight consecutive years of making or exceeding sales and margin/profit plan.

-Coordinated the daily management of the Tools business across 80 Orchard stores and over 150 Sears Hardware stores-Worked closely with inventory planners to ensure appropriate amounts of inventory across all categories -Worked with suppliers as their main interface to resolve problems, get items set up and maintained and to make item swap outs-Developed.

Salinas, California Area

-Contacted insured(s) and visited residence(s) to determine coverage and view damage-Used proprietary estimating software to prepare estimates-Created settlement agreements and made payments or sent denial letters-Negotiated with restoration companies and/or contractors over bids and services-Received three prestigious regional customer service awards

Hoffman Estates, Illinois

-Conducted sales and profitability analysis by store to determine appropriate inventory allocation for over 800 Sears stores-Used proprietary replenishment system to place purchase orders with vendors, track orders, and allocate merchandise to distribution centers and individual stores-Collaborated with buying team and suppliers to ensure appropriate items.

Salinas, California Area

-Exceeded financial and customer service goals while managing the Men’s and Footwear departments-Promoted to the district staff to help train and develop the sales managers and associates, and to help lead in the set up of the Men’s, Children’s, and Footwear departments in new stores

Torrance, California

Trained in all aspects of how to be a future retail leader including: P&L statements, replenishment, store management, buying, warehouse management and people development/human resourcesIndependently managed the Children’s department in the 3rd highest volume Sears store in the nation