Steve Harding

Steve Harding Email and Phone Number

COO HAC, inc. dba Homeland, United Supermarkets, Piggly Wiggly, Cash Saver, Food World and Ponca City Discount Foods. @ HAC, Inc. dba Homeland, United Supermarkets, and Cash Saver
Steve Harding's Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States, United States
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About Steve Harding

Steve brings to the table 30+ years of demonstrated industry experience in identifying opportunities and positioning the business to achieve maximum productivity within both traditional and Hispanic retail markets, with a reputation for being a solid influence as a Seasoned Senior Operations Executive. He strategically collaborates with key personnel, stakeholders, and clients to identify and implement appropriate cost-effective advances that drive business profitability.Steve was born in Prescott, AZ and presently resides in Chandler, AZ. Steve is passionate about his family. They are his driving force to do better every day. He wants to be able to lead by example for his wife and three daughters with his work ethic and passion to always be better. A few of the key skills that Steve brings forward include excellent leadership, team building, problem-solving, and communication skills. Steve strongly believes that success depends on the value of strong working relationships, built on integrity and respect for diversity.When looking at the most universal opinion of who Steve is as a professional – he is known to be a reliable and innovative executive. Here is what some of Steve’s glowing references have to say about him in a nutshell…Linda Karras, "Steve is the kind of leader that believes in you and inspires you to do more and break barriers to achieve goals”.Ron Raber, "Steve's natural leadership strengths include team building, goal setting and creative strategies. An excellent leader that achieves results". Kurt Riess, "Steve is always looking for ways to improve processes and results for team members". Steve continues to be focused on improving his position as an Executive Leader, developing his cutting-edge skills in Senior Operations Management. He takes personal satisfaction in tackling new challenges with a competitive edge as he advances his career within an ever-changing industry.

Steve Harding's Current Company Details
HAC, Inc. dba Homeland, United Supermarkets, and Cash Saver

Hac, Inc. Dba Homeland, United Supermarkets, And Cash Saver

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COO HAC, inc. dba Homeland, United Supermarkets, Piggly Wiggly, Cash Saver, Food World and Ponca City Discount Foods.
Steve Harding Work Experience Details
  • Hac, Inc. Dba Homeland, United Supermarkets, And Cash Saver
    Coo
    Hac, Inc. Dba Homeland, United Supermarkets, And Cash Saver Aug 2023 - Present
    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Us
    HAC, inc. dba Homeland, United Supermarkets, Piggly Wiggly, Cash Saver, Food World and Ponca City Discount Foods.
  • Cardenas Markets Llc
    Executive Vice President Of Operations
    Cardenas Markets Llc Nov 2017 - Jul 2021
    Ontario, Ca, Us
    - Held accountable for sixty stores in three states with an annual revenue in excess of $1.2 billion. - Managed the store retail operations of an organization comprised of 6,000+ employees including sales/income, labor controls, inventory, shrink controls, cost controls, store standards, customer service, loss prevention, money services, and talent acquisition. - Achievements:o Combined three unique companies into one efficient operation under one banner. o Improved all operating procedures by implementing standards practices and updated the existing technology.o Increased store profitability by 1% of sales due to shrink controls.o Successfully managed store operations through the internal technology crisis in 2019.
  • Cardenas Markets Llc
    Chief Merchandising Officer
    Cardenas Markets Llc Nov 2017 - Jul 2021
    Ontario, Ca, Us
    - Oversee two distribution centers including the commissary for B2B resale as well as the chill and spice packaging plant for both internal and external sales.- Responsible for pricing, distribution, and procurement. In charge of all buying teams for resale and non-sale items.- Achievements:o Increased store gross margin by measuring weekly advertisement success by item.o Increased sales and gross margin by aggressively pursuing rebate opportunities and managing portion and ingredient costs for the prepared foods departments.o Optimized pricing structure by region to increase top-line sales.
  • Los Altos Ranch Market
    President/Gm
    Los Altos Ranch Market Jun 2014 - Nov 2017
    - Held complete accountability for all business operations, which included eleven locations across three states and more than $300 million in sales.- Created a leadership group that delivered outcomes in the areas of operations, marketing, merchandising, purchasing, distribution, pricing, money services, human resources, and asset protection.- Achievements:o Honored as “The Arizona Retailer of the Year” in 2018 by the Arizona Food Marketing Alliance.o Partnered together with Phoenix Children's Hospital to raise more than $100,000.o Turned around a bankrupt company from negative $24M to profitability after 1 year.  Prepared company for sale in 3 years for over 10X EBITDA.
  • Safeway
    District Manager
    Safeway Jun 2012 - Jan 2014
    Us
    - Held accountable for sixteen stores with $415 million or more in yearly revenues while overseeing a team of more than 2,000 workers. Spearheaded team development initiatives to ensure an optimal outcome in performance. - Achievements:o Championed programs to boost sales by 3%, which led the division in sales percentage increase.o Reduced out-of-stock levels by 35 on average per store.o Achieved the lowest non-perishable loss of 1.01% and lowest perishable loss of 3.4% in the division out of seven districts.o Led the region in sales improvement, shrink reduction and in-stock conditions.o Established accounting procedures for the inventory of cardboard bales in the stores and warehouse, which generated $6 million annually.
  • Safeway
    Director Corporate Retail Operations/Initiatives
    Safeway Jul 2010 - Nov 2012
    Us
    - Directed all aspects of company-wide rollouts using sound business acumen. - Achievements:o Pioneered the development and launch of a mobile app that was connected to customers’ club cards for instant savings, which produced over a 3% sales ID lift and $1 billion in incremental sales.o Developed new innovative initiatives to drive fundamental change from the corporate level through 185,000 retail employees. Streamlined communications to over 185,000 employees while promoting talent retention and enhancing team morale.o Implemented the recall restructure, which included introducing a web-based system that alerted managers’ iPhones on the status of recall initiatives.
  • Safeway
    Store Manager
    Safeway Jun 1990 - Jul 2010
    Us
    - Achievements:o Ranked in the top ten throughout the division on the key initiative report. This entailed raising the ranking of an underperforming store from 115th out of 117 stores.o Recipient of the “Store Manager of the Year” Award for demonstrating exemplary performance and consistent sales growth.o Appointed as the Division Store Manager Council for two years.o Ranked in the top 1% of the company on front-end service.o Obtained the highest percentage of profit to sales in the division.o Recognized as top-ranked “Out of Stock” performer.o Achieved top ranking for “Non-Perishable Inventories”.

Steve Harding Skills

Retail Inventory Management Leadership Team Building Store Management Grocery Merchandising Customer Service Inventory Control Management Forecasting Sales Loss Prevention Supermarkets Talent Management Employee Relations P&l Profit Onboarding Strategic Leadership P&l Management District Management Operations Management Strategic Planning

Steve Harding Education Details

  • University Of Phoenix
    University Of Phoenix
    General
  • Graduate Of Disney Institute
    Graduate Of Disney Institute
  • Graduate Of Smra
    Graduate Of Smra
  • Graduate Of Rld/Retail Leadership Development
    Graduate Of Rld/Retail Leadership Development

Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Harding

What company does Steve Harding work for?

Steve Harding works for Hac, Inc. Dba Homeland, United Supermarkets, And Cash Saver

What is Steve Harding's role at the current company?

Steve Harding's current role is COO HAC, inc. dba Homeland, United Supermarkets, Piggly Wiggly, Cash Saver, Food World and Ponca City Discount Foods..

What is Steve Harding's email address?

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What schools did Steve Harding attend?

Steve Harding attended University Of Phoenix, Graduate Of Disney Institute, Graduate Of Smra, Graduate Of Rld/retail Leadership Development.

What skills is Steve Harding known for?

Steve Harding has skills like Retail, Inventory Management, Leadership, Team Building, Store Management, Grocery, Merchandising, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Management, Forecasting, Sales.

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