Steve Perrier Email & Phone Number

Halton Hills, On, Ca

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Responsible for Baby Consumables

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Responsible for Baby Consumables

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Responsible for "Salty Snacks", current category value $700MM. Previously also responsible for "Basic/Everyday Confectionery", category value $300MM.Grew category sales $ 20% while maintaining dead net profit rate.Grew $ share and tonnage share over 2% points.Negotiated major CPG vendor programs and JBPs. Built net new offers driving customer excitement and sales.Worked with suppliers and replenishment to maintain Walmart inventory and priority through frequent supply… Show more Responsible for "Salty Snacks", current category value $700MM. Previously also responsible for "Basic/Everyday Confectionery", category value $300MM.Grew category sales $ 20% while maintaining dead net profit rate.Grew $ share and tonnage share over 2% points.Negotiated major CPG vendor programs and JBPs. Built net new offers driving customer excitement and sales.Worked with suppliers and replenishment to maintain Walmart inventory and priority through frequent supply challenges.Worked with operations to further support stores, filling inventory gaps of other areas through DSD programs and opportunity buys. Organized buys around promotions and events to utilize store discretionary space to go big with store support.Actively been a resource to new team members, ensuring I am readily available to assist wherever I can with Walmart ways of working. Show less

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

· Directly responsible for Micro Space of the complete Dry Grocery business both mainstream and ethnic. Previous additional responsibility for the Produce business. Accountable for the complete modular process of these businesses, working with category managers to build and provide insight to their strategy while optimizing space and assortment· Developed new programs for both Micro Space Planner onboarding as well as Category Advisor onboarding from inception to completion. Championed… Show more · Directly responsible for Micro Space of the complete Dry Grocery business both mainstream and ethnic. Previous additional responsibility for the Produce business. Accountable for the complete modular process of these businesses, working with category managers to build and provide insight to their strategy while optimizing space and assortment· Developed new programs for both Micro Space Planner onboarding as well as Category Advisor onboarding from inception to completion. Championed these programs onboarding both planners and category advisors for all areas of the business and teaching the process to other planners and supporting in their onboarding sessions where needed· Assisted in the development of multiple new space reporting initiatives and Tableau dashboards. Trained and educated other planners in these tools and have been a continuous resource to their functionality and proponent of their benefit. Rolled out these tools to multiple areas of the business, providing merchants and cross functional partners the insight they need to make educated decisions around Space and Assortment, showcasing the value of the Micro Space team and its initiatives· Built and rebuilt relationships with merchants and cross functional teams for the micro space team. Directly involved in various merchandising projects, participated in planning sessions with merchants and directors providing insights and recommendations from project inception to completion. Integral to proving the value of micro space planning to the business and remaining actively involved in projects and planning where micro space previously did not have a presence· Actively been a resource to the entire team of planners for questions or issues around technology or Walmart process, offering advice, solutions and learnings to assist them going forward Show less

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

• Responsible for the “Garden Hard Goods” category consisting of Pool, Spa and Outdoor Play, Gardening Tools and Snow/Ice Removal. Total category value $70MM.• Developed global leverage programs adapted to the Canadian market offering significantly increased margin and strong retails. Introduced new brands and products to the Walmart Canada store. • Accountable for all aspects of profit and loss management and category financial results including short-term and long-term planning, as… Show more • Responsible for the “Garden Hard Goods” category consisting of Pool, Spa and Outdoor Play, Gardening Tools and Snow/Ice Removal. Total category value $70MM.• Developed global leverage programs adapted to the Canadian market offering significantly increased margin and strong retails. Introduced new brands and products to the Walmart Canada store. • Accountable for all aspects of profit and loss management and category financial results including short-term and long-term planning, as well as proactive/reactive management to ensure forecasts, sales, markdowns, allowance collection, market share growth, gross profit, inventory targets/budgets and pricing are met or exceeded, as well as communicating/reporting results to appropriate cross functional partners.• Develop category, merchant and marketing strategies that align with portfolio strategies/financials. Proactively communicate those strategies to leadership and their respective cross functional teams in order allow for appropriate planning and execution for all teams.• Initiate, negotiate and manage vendor agreements, costs, allowances/terms and quality in order to drive supplier performance. Develop and maintain vendor relationships both domestic and import.• Accountable, in collaboration with replenishment and financial planning, for new item and promotional forecasts, identifying item deletes, managing and communicating markdowns/markups/price adjustments and developing program exit strategies.• Prepare and lead line reviews and deliver store ready modulars and seasonal sets on time. Collaborate with cross functional partners to make timely, quality, informed decisions and actions. Conduct modular walk-throughs with senior management from cross functional areas to receive sign off. Create store communication to ensure flawless execution at store level.• Provide proper guidance to category team analyst and vendor category advisors. Show less

Mississauga, Ontario

• Manage operations of Loblaws national account consisting of 3500+ SKUs and $130MM of business annually• Build strong relationships with and interface on a day-to-day basis with head office contacts, regularly meeting with category managers and directors across business categories• Provide exceptional levels of service when resolving customer issues, implementing product changes and programs• Accountable for initiating problem resolutions related to EDI Discrepancies, price/costing… Show more • Manage operations of Loblaws national account consisting of 3500+ SKUs and $130MM of business annually• Build strong relationships with and interface on a day-to-day basis with head office contacts, regularly meeting with category managers and directors across business categories• Provide exceptional levels of service when resolving customer issues, implementing product changes and programs• Accountable for initiating problem resolutions related to EDI Discrepancies, price/costing variances and chronic stock out issues• Analyze daily inventory and back-order reports working closely with the inventory management teams to ensure minimal opportunities for stock outs of critical items• Use analytical skills to solve problems and demonstrate to internal support departments the customer program components in order for them to optimize their expertise• Coordinate internal teams to ensure the successful rollout of new programs from inception to completion as well as to guarantee uninterrupted service to the customer for existing programs• Work in conjunction with suppliers in sourcing and coordinating new programs as well as new business. Show less

Stoney Creek, Ontario

• Purchase merchandise for resale by retail or wholesale establishments• Review needs and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase• Select the merchandise which best fits the branch and yard requirements• Interview suppliers and negotiate prices and agreements, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements• Source and qualify new suppliers• Oversee distribution of merchandise to branch and yard locations and help to maintain adequate stock levels•… Show more • Purchase merchandise for resale by retail or wholesale establishments• Review needs and determine quantity and type of merchandise to purchase• Select the merchandise which best fits the branch and yard requirements• Interview suppliers and negotiate prices and agreements, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements• Source and qualify new suppliers• Oversee distribution of merchandise to branch and yard locations and help to maintain adequate stock levels• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers and buying groups Show less

• Develop all assigned accounts relative to sales volume, market share, product distribution, space allocation and customer service• Solicit new business to increase volume and new package distribution within the territory• Sell and execute national and local promotions, solicit placement of incremental marketing equipment, displays, racks and sell sufficient product inventory• Provide excellent service to assigned accounts; create and maintain goodwill with all customers• Work… Show more • Develop all assigned accounts relative to sales volume, market share, product distribution, space allocation and customer service• Solicit new business to increase volume and new package distribution within the territory• Sell and execute national and local promotions, solicit placement of incremental marketing equipment, displays, racks and sell sufficient product inventory• Provide excellent service to assigned accounts; create and maintain goodwill with all customers• Work closely with PBC delivery department to ensure effective service• Monitor and report on competitive activity• Complete required paperwork and processes in an accurate and timely manner Show less