Purchase and manage 15 million pounds of pork annually through the value chain in the case-ready meat manufacturing plant. Develop strong relationships with vendors and brand category management in a cross-functional team. Analyze commodity markets while staying informed on market challenges and trends.

Purchase and manage 15 million pounds of pork annually through the value chain in the case-ready meat manufacturing plant. Develop strong relationships with vendors and brand category management in a cross-functional team. Analyze commodity markets while staying informed on market challenges and trends.

Supported the management and duties of store operations to meet financial and sales goals. Built associate and customer relations as well as promoted a strong culture in support of the Food Lion strategy. Maintained solid communications with the management team, all associates in the store, and throughout the organization.

Managed a high-volume meat department ($130,000/week average sales) employing 13 associates in a diverse area. Negotiated prices with vendors for weekly specials as well as determined the product, price, and placement.

Oversaw the meat and seafood departments over a 22-store district which included personnel and fiscal responsibilities. Coached and trained meat and seafood associates to develop a dynamic team capable of driving impactful results. Acted as the liaison between the stores and the category management team.