Mike Lynch Email & Phone Number

Quincy, Massachusetts, United States

- Responsible for supporting both the short term and long term strategic sourcing and sales strategy of the Category Manager and assist in the execution for assigned categories- Responsible for assisting the Category Manager to ensure that their categories are sourced to allow our members to be competitive in their market place. - Goal is to achieve maximum member participation, and enhance the competitive position and profitability of Topco's members- Responsible for assisting in achieving department team goals, building and maintaining strong relationships with both members and vendors- Drive value add category results, implementing best practices and delivering outstanding customer service to members- Manage category RFP’s, source product from designated suppliers/negotiate pricing when needed, work with logistics, and assist with packaging related processes

- Responsible for supporting the day to day selling activities with a consumer-centric focus through Category, Merchandising and Pricing responsibilities. - Responsible for intense negotiations and management of vendor relationships - Assist in the creation of a comprehensive, cohesive Category strategy that will meet the needs of the consumers and achieve Category goals- Lead the processes of shelf presentation, assortment decisions, cost negotiations, promotional planning as well as product and program development for assigned Categories. - Work collaboratively with Merchandising, Pricing and Replenishment teams to implement the execution of a comprehensive, cohesive and well-integrated plans - Responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure maximum organizational alignment and optimal portfolio performance according to established goals and strategic plans.- Train and support development of fellow team members

Quincy, Massachusetts, United States

- Responsible for supporting the day to day selling activities with a consumer-centric focus through Category, Merchandising and Pricing responsibilities. - Responsible for intense negotiations and management of vendor relationships - Assist in the creation of a comprehensive, cohesive Category strategy that will meet the needs of the consumers and achieve Category goals- Lead the processes of shelf presentation, assortment decisions, cost negotiations, promotional planning as well as product and program development for assigned Categories. - Work collaboratively with Merchandising, Pricing and Replenishment teams to implement the execution of a comprehensive, cohesive and well-integrated plans - Responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure maximum organizational alignment and optimal portfolio performance according to established goals and strategic plans.- Train and support development of fellow team members

Quincy, Ma

• Responsible for the achievement of the departmental or category strategies and initiatives through relationship management of vendors, data collection, and analysis to drive profitable sales.• Partner with Merchandising, Promo Entry and Supply Chain teams for successful execution and support of weekly ads • Develop and test new opportunities for sales growth through overlays, digital promotion and omnichannel promotions• Review, analyze and develop shelf assortments for Household planograms to support customer demand and changing needs• Manage vendor relations for upcoming promotions, merchandising plans and growth opportunities through formalized discussions

Westboro, Ma

• Responsible for developing final seasonal sales, inventory and margin plans for assigned categories • Conduct weekly/monthly business meetings with DMM's, Merchants and Inventory Control Managers to review business results• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly executive level reports with performance measures to senior management• Trained and collaborated to help grow recently developed Planning team

Palo Alto, California, United States

• Managed the full purchasing process for three national retailers• Provided budget and production recommendations sales, finance and supply chain • Reduced end of life inventory by while supporting sales goals• Proactively identified and communicated supply chain, sales, and financial risks along with insight on expedient resolutions. • Recognized as Intuit's Sales Operations Employee of the Year• Recipient of Intuit's Values Award