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Rosemont, Il

Manage and provide detailed analysis of assigned category performance including growth objectives. Analysis will focus on the areas of product assortment, pricing, promotions, new product introductions, pricing changes, etc. Maintain regular reports to track performance and identify impact of variables on category performance against established metrics. Identify and report on trends, changes and opportunities. Provide suggestions aimed at increasing category performance.Develop RFPs and RFIs. Throughout the course of vendor negotiations and on-going management, review vendor proposals, agreements and contracts to support the category's success.Manage and maintain relationships with vendors leading product reviews, identification and assessment of opportunities and negotiating promotions for conferences.Review category pricing reports on a regular basis, identifying potential pricing issues and opportunities. Conduct a detailed analysis on the impact of pricing and assortment changes.Maintain close relations with US Foods regions and divisions with the objective of understanding critical requirements and perspectives and ensuring that their needs are addressed in the overall category strategy. Liaise with divisions to resolve escalated merchandising issues.

Northbrook, Il

•Negotiate with potential or current vendors for lowest possible cost of goods and most advantageous terms of sale•Assist in the analysis of historical sales trends to accurately forecast future sales and ensure appropriate sell through and inventory turn •Place purchase orders with suppliers in a timely fashion in order to maintain suitable stock level and minimize backorders.•Develop and maintain positive and effective relationships with suppliers to ensure reliability and superb levels of service •Provide support in analyzing and adjusting purchasing algorithms to increase inventory turnover and minimize inventory costs•Analyze backorder and on hold reports to establish restocking points and identify potential reordering issues in the future•Work closely with internal departments to achieve company's sales goals •Develop partner programs with suppliers to increase OpticsPlanet's competiveness within the marketplace.

Evanston, Il

•Responsible for maintaining and growing sales in both dine-in and off-premise business segments.•Manage special events, community events, and other events to build customer and community loyalty. •Communicate, train and educate employees and managers on all changes or new processes, products, promotions or equipment that is introduced.•Track and manage labor and food costs on each shift to meet goals.

Ba, Accounting

Associate'S Degree

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