Sherry Wilkin Email & Phone Number

United States

Greater Atlanta Area

I review and test data feeds for vendors/distributors being newly on-boarded or re-integrated to Foodbuy system for the US and Canadian environment.

Greater Atlanta Area

Alpharetta, Ga

Setup, implementation, and maintenance of distributor / manufacturer rebates and pricingAccurate and timely processing of discrepancy noticesNew item creation in manufacturer catalogsEnsure accuracy and completeness of information received from ProcurementPresent findings to management and solicit feedback via formal/informal communicationDemonstrate comprehensive understanding of contract term set and item attribute processesFormulate new methodologies to drive efficienciesEnsure that all dealings with suppliers, clients, and internal personnel are carried out ethically and professionallyEstablish and maintain suspect criteria for items and transactionsSuspect Processing and resolutionContracted / Non-Contracted Responsibilities

New York

Retail consultation for Logistics Processes, Food Processes, and Merchandising Processes.

Greater Atlanta Area

Executive Team Leader Food (5 years), Logistics (6 years) Softlines (1.5 years), Guest Services (2 years) Hardlines (2 years), Human Resources (1 year)Business College Coordinator (4 years) Senior Executive (2 years) Entertainment Field Merchandiser (2 years) Opened/Managed 3 stores concentrating on logistics in 1 and food operations/production in 2. Trained management/ hourly staff up to 65; managed up to ~$1 million payroll; set up recycling program; partnered with vendors/suppliers e.g. Starbucks, Pizza Hut; ensured vendors certified prior to opening. All opened under budget; reduced stockroom set up from 5 to 3 days and became model for future openings; food operations became profitable within 2 years, 3 years ahead of average.Took over management of all hardlines departments in $40 million store experiencing sales decrease. Overcame issues with display set ups 6 weeks behind schedule and with staffing; departments fully staffed and one week ahead on workload within 60 days; sales grew to plus double digits within first 45 days.Turned around/Managed underperforming logistics function including shipping, receiving, document retention, off-loading and inventory management system for $50 million big box store. Leveraged experience taking low volume, $32 million store and making store #1 out of 60; managed up to 200 and 60 direct reports; restructured departments, saved 70 hrs/week in payroll.

Greater Atlanta Area

District Resource: Food, Logistics, Guest ExperienceDistrict and Store Resource: Assessment Captain Store Resource: Safety Captain; Community Captain; Inventory Captain

Managed Softlines merchandising; directed/trained 12 and supervised 100 employees in union environment; analyzed market trends; controlled ordering to improve margins and control costs; managed staffing plan to avoid overtime.

Bachelors Of Art, Sociology

Certification, Six Sigma Green Belt