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Boise, Idaho, US

Boise, Idaho, US

Responsible for procurement of 17,000+ items in multiple Distribution Centers across the country, supporting 2200 stores and a $50B business.

Boise, Idaho, US

Responsible for driving sales of ~ 7,000 Private Label items in 1000+ grocery stores across the country.Advised 9 Divisional PL Sales Managers on selling strategies and optimal merchandising practices.Managed relationship with our PL program provider, Supervalu.Networked with hundreds of suppliers to drive sales and profit.

Jacksonville, FL, US

Proven record of producing sales increases that exceed category, customer, and competitive market results.Create annual sales and promotional plans for clients to drive maximum volume output with efficient spend of trade dollars.Develop annual and period forecasts to accurately budget trade accrual/spend and increase demand planning efficiencies.Leverage.

Apply Vigorous 8 step process in supplier negotiations to achieve lowest possible cost of goods for retail goods. Project savings ranged from $50K-$1.2M/project.Assist Corporate Category Leads in securing national programs, incremental funding and driving sales in specific categories.Assist Corporate Category Leads in developing and implementing corporate.

Purchase and control $5MM of daily inventory.Balance inventory turns with maximum service levels.Achieve profitability by maximizing buy-ins and resourceful procurement.Advise and consult Grocery, Frozen Grocery and Bakery category managers.Assist with vendor negotiations and ad/display planning.Review and analyze item selection and schematics.

Managed $20MM/year combination food/drug store.Directly supervised and trained staff of 100+ associates.Responsible for store sales, margins, labor and P & L.Maintained compliance with State and Federal regulations.