Terri Johnson Email & Phone Number

Rosemont, Il, Us

Supports Area Merchandising by addressing and resolving escalated sales questions and requests in a timely manner, utilizing detailed knowledge of U.S. Foods products, systems and tools. Primary liaison between PSSA/RSC and Category Management as it relates to merchandising activities with a concentration in COP and Produce categories. Works closely with the area departments, particularly category management/replenishment to support efforts with vendors and suppliers to communicate important information.

Rosemont, Il, Us

Responsible for products that included dry goods, beverages, and frozen meats. Confirmed orders, verifying pricing and freight. Maintained target of 20 days of inventory on hand across all lines. Ensured all invoices paid correctly and on time. Contributed to test that changed how shelf life was calculated in the system. Responsible for backorders if product was cut by vendor. Maintained stock levels by transferring inventory from order division or purchasing from DOT. Worked on E&O, reducing inventory balance by 25% in less than three months.

Richmond, Va, Us

Managed a team of buyers. Responsible for vendor contract negotiations. Led team in conversion of new business equaling $36 million. Responsible for aged inventory. Managed over $4 million in inventory daily. Was in charge of entire department for over 6 months until a new VP was hired. Attended annual Food Service trade shows. Earned recognition as Procurement Employee of the Year.

Richmond, Va, Us

Responsible for purchasing dairy and dry grocery items. Purchased from all lines of several other PG houses. Purchased items internationally via container. Processed new item requests, along with special orders. Maintained DOH objective of 20 days and/or three weeks, averaging 17 turns per year. Achieved service-level goal of 99.8% for national accounts and street customers. Resolved pricing issues with accounts payable department. Served as just-in-time buyer for fresh-cut steaks.

Rosemont, Il, Us

Purchased center of the plate, which included frozen beef, chicken, and seafood, along with bread and desserts. Confirmed orders, verifying pricing and freight. Maintained target of 20 days of inventory on hand across all lines. Ensured all invoices paid correctly and on time. Contributed to test that changed how shelf life was calculated in the system. Responsible for backorders if product was cut by vendor. Maintained stock levels by transferring inventory from other divisions or purchasing from DOT.

Created and maintained forecast on an ongoing basis to service mass channel customer demand. Analyzed sell-through data to identify trends. Worked with purchasing team to identify item quantities as well as timing in order to properly service demand.

Carrollton, Texas, Us

Managed and bought for several fast food chains, including YUM! Brands’ Panera Bread, Arby’s, La Salsa, Green Burrito, Quiznos, and Export. Responsible for $12 million in inventory at the largest distribution center for McLane Foodservice. Created back-up coverage sheet, fine tuning the product information sheets sent out by program groups.