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Manage all aspects of Pet Food and Pet Supplies categories (previously managed shelf stable juice and baking commodities). Oversaw $400mm annual retail sales across over 350 ShopRite Supermarket stores. Leveraged loyalty card data via Dunnhumby and Nielsen data to successfully negotiate pricing, promotion, and assortment with vendor and broker partners. Drive sales, market share, and other customer metrics through strategic merchandising tactics and go to market strategies. Forecasted sales and unit performance for promotional activity as well as innovation in order to manage inventory and trade budget. Performed in depth analysis of sales, net profitability, and other KPIs. Worked cross functionally with own brands private label team, shopper marketing, and merchandising. Present deliverables in order to influence member stakeholder buy in to strategic programs.

Manage product inventory for 50+ vendor lines in the grocery division. Utilize sales data and forecasting to ensure product availability across all Wakefern banners. Liaise with vendor and broker representatives to maintain clear communication. Address logistical and other supply chain issues. Oversee vendor managed inventory.

Edison, New Jersey

Rotational program designed to provide solid framework and hone leadership skills. Spent time in roles including Vendor Management Office Business Analyst and Frozen foods Procurement Analyst during tenure.

Carlstadt, Nj

Build and manage relationships with over 90 accounts. Continually exceed sales goals in regards to gross profit and volume. Negotiate incremental product space and placements. Identify customer opportunities and needs. Actively solve customer issues with urgency. Lead multiple initiatives within small teams including data collection and analyzing.

Carlstadt, New Jersey

Diligently maintain brand displays and product via replenishment to promote shopability and sales. Identify objectives including credits and allocation to be communicated to account managers. Engage in team efforts to prepare for trade shows, as well as ensure new accounts are Grand Opening ready. Communicate with consumers as well as various store management to identify questions and concerns among product availability and placement. Act as Coca-Cola brand ambassador and liaison to consumers and accounts.

Little Falls, New Jersey

Specialized in English Language Arts and remedial Reading. Worked directly with educators as well as individually to stimulate academic achievement. Created individual learning plan within modifications determined based on case manager. Instructed students on an individual level. Experienced with Individualized Education Programs and teaching students with disabilities. Supervised students. New Jersey substitute teacher certification.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Cum laude

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Linguistics