Todd Janisch Email & Phone Number

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

New Hope, Minnesota

 Category manager for the following categories with achieved average margins: produce 52%, deli 61%, butcher 46%, seafood 42%and frozen 45%. Successfully met or exceeded category goals through product assortment, ads, margin and inventory management. Direct responsibility for the inventory of products in the perishable categories while maintaining freshness with an average produce inventory turn of 2.5 days, cost accuracy, merchandising and product assortment.  Product selection and cutting tests. Shrink Control to minimize losses of perishable products of .05% - 1.00% to total sales.  Manage cost analysis on cost of goods control and price margins. Managed produce and deli production teams.  Retail seasonal audits. Research and develop new consumer product offerings in deli and for business account needs. Experience utilizing web site merchandising and end cap displays. Knowledge of SAP and Retalix inventory control systems. Implemented successful JIT (just in time) fresh deli meats, entertainment trays, salads, sandwiches and meals kits.

New Hope, Minnesota

 Duties included procurement responsibility for the perishable categories within the store.  Direct responsibility for the inventory of products in the perishable categories while maintaining freshness, cost accuracy, merchandising and product assortment.  Product selection and Cutting Tests. Shrink Control to minimize losses of perishable products.  Managed cost analysis on cost of goods control and price margins. Managed produce and deli production teams.  Employee Safety Reviews. Retail Seasonal Audits. Research and develop new consumer product offerings. Experience utilizing Web Site Merchandising and End Cap Displays. Excellent knowledge of SAP Inventory Control Systems.