Nicholas Carchidi Email & Phone Number

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

-Manages, tracks and reports program performance (revenue) against established Center Led Supplier Merchandising goals and marketing programs. Uses information to evaluate and prioritize programs as needed based on retained income goals.-Responsible for the creation and completion of training, education and communication of supplier, broker, SRM and retail training relating to all Center Led marketing and data programs.-Responsible for competitive landscape research and the development and execution of new promotional and marketing opportunities, in conjunction with the Supplier Merchandising and Branding & Communications team.-Identifies profitability gaps among supplier peer sets to target new opportunities.-Works with Natural and Conventional Supplier Merchandising to leverage scale and apply one Center Led negotiation approach to Supplier Partnership Programs.-Executes strategies to capitalize on market opportunities and ensures that strategic supplier selection and plans complement marketplace needs-Manages and executes a supplier business environment that builds supplier programs designed to drive profitable sales for UNFI and its suppliers.-Communicates and works cooperatively with retailer merchandising on promotions, sales events, etc., to drive sales at retail and generate profit for UNFI.-Documents and reports economic, technological, and competitive factors which may impact business opportunities.-Ensures resources spent investigating new market opportunities are cost effective and result in productive business relationships.-Responsible for development and delivering advertising and marketing programs, print and digital, in conjunction with the marketing department.-Researches and recommends potential strategic alliances with suppliers.-Responsible for the on-going development and execution of UNFI Conventional Insights and data training both internally and externally.

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

-Updates Marketing spreadsheets with ClearVue supplier parameters.-Completes ClearVue forms for IT & Business Analysis when setting up new ClearVue suppliers.-Coordinates information for email publication on ClearVue Suppliers.-Responsible for the updating, uploading documents, and maintenance of ClearVue under SharePoint.-Actively resolves issues/concerns that pertain to work related and assigned tasks.-Facilitates a “problem-solver” approach – identifies the problem, offers solutions and executes/delivers results.-Types and assembles a variety of documents including memos, letters, presentations, spreadsheets, and reports. -Assembles, tabulates, calculates, and maintains reporting and statistical data on a regular and special basis.-Sorts and distributes incoming mail to appropriate manager.-Resolves or appropriately refers questions, requests, complaints, and problems.

Tolland, Ct & Plainfield, Ct

•Recruit, interview and hire employees to best mirror and support the communities we serve.•Delegate tasks to employees using independent judgment and assist team members in setting goals.•Build and adjust weekly scheduled shifts for employees while controlling payroll costs. •Mentor trainees in preparation for management positions. •Evaluate, coach, and recognize employees and celebrate general successes. •Mediate conflicts and implement progressive disciplinary actions up to and including termination. •Achieve and monitor all operations and sales objectives, including contribution, budget, gross profit, productivity, inventory management, merchandising/signage, price checks/changes, promotions/contests, and more.•Oversee inventory management of department product and supplies using appropriate tools, including sales trends, marketing incentives, customer demographics, inventory classification, computer assisted ordering guides, and more.•Establish and ensure safe and proper department conditions. •Adhere to and enforce all government employment, labor, food safety, and sanitation regulations as well as company loss prevention and safety policies.

Brooklyn, Ct & North Oxford, Ma

•Bolstered sales and financial performance in all fresh food and consumable departments in addition to overseeing merchandising. •Ensured compliance with company, state, and federal laws, policies, and procedures. •Analyzed inventory practices and in-stock levels to take corrective action against low performance. •Program customer service and sales based on events outside of store. •Lead hiring, recruiting, training, coaching, and periodic performance evaluation of associates. •Directed and guided hourly associates on proper customer service techniques to ensure customer needs, complaints, and issues were successfully and thoughtfully resolved. •Participated in community outreach programs and supported hourly associates in community service.•Initiated supervision and advancement opportunities for hourly associates.

Manchester, Connecticut

•Supported the achievement of financial and revenue goals for the store. •Assisted senior store management in hiring, recruiting, training, coaching, and evaluating associates.•Orchestrated merchandising and inventory control.•Performed analysis on poor employee inventory and stocking practices to advise management on avenues for improvement.•Executed merchandising and shrink plans and managed my own and others’ time to efficiently meet priorities.•Trained associates on how to perform work tasks and gave clear and constructive feedback.

Groton, Connecticut

•Observed and evaluated current in-store operational processes and procedures to identify opportunities for growth. •Considered relative costs and benefits of potential management policies and actions.•Fostered an environment that sought and respected associate opinions and input.•Assessed projects based on a predetermined deadline and measures of quality.•Incorporated business strategies and action plans to promote customer retention, create opportunities for sales growth, and exceed sales targets.

Lisbon, Connecticut

•Supervised more than 40 associates on a day-to-day basis.•Spearheaded daily front-end customer-facing operations. •Acted as point of contact for associates with questions, comments, and concerns. •Conducted interviews with potential candidates. •Authored front-end notes on performance and organized employee scheduling weekly.•Formulated cashier scorecards and executed register audits to promote productivity. •Liaised with customers to hear and resolve complaints.•Headed training for associates on daily routines and procedures.

Lisbon, Connecticut

•Provided outstanding customer service, including processing payment for vendors, answering routine customer questions, scanning and bagging merchandise quickly and efficiently, and processing returns and exchanges. •Authorized to cash payroll and government checks and to process bill payments, money transfers, and gift card purchases.

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics, Business Administration, Business Information Systems

GPA: 3.18 (4.0=A)

Associate'S Degree, Liberal Arts & Sciences

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa, Honors CordGPA: 3.56 (4.0=A)