Susan Custer Email & Phone Number

Greater Seattle Area

Sacramento, Reno, Fresno, Redding

Seattle/Bellevue Wa

Category Buyer for high volume store in the Pacific Northwest Region. Quarterly inventory and margin control. Data integrity and pricing audits. Monthly planogram resets with vendor assistance and relations. Buy-in forcasting for regional promotions both monthly and seasonal. New item introductions and department marketing events. Team member training and support. Positive year over year comps, recognized merchandiser with solid product and industry knowledge, and proven inventory management talent.

This Co-Op is truly the Community Market. At about 2500 sq ft. It houses all the essentials for conscious and healthy living.Category Buyer including forecasting, pricing integrity and margin control. Analyzed product mix, promotional integrity and inventory levels resulting in a 15% lift, both in category and 20 % store total. Local vendor relations. Resets and merchandising. Training volunteers and store employees

High volume sales department. Sales lift year over year at 10-15% consistantly. Exceeded Margin expectations in all sub catagories. Recognized Merchandiser and Award Winner.Relocation Team Leader. Recruiting, training and mentoring with many team member promotions to leadership roles.

Retail Management and Operations. Profit and Loss Statements Reporting Recruiting and retention Category Management (Deli, Grocery, Bulk, Haba, Supplements) Marketing, Promotions and Events Building and Supply Maintenance Community and Vendor outreach

Sunnyvale, California

Accounts receivable and collections. Technical Sales of Fasteners. Recognized for high call volume and held the record for units per line item.