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Canada

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Strategic Meetings: Engaged with buyers, vendors, and Senior VPs to discuss and plan the future of merchandising based on innovative 6 Rights of Merchandising.Effective Communication: Conducted weekly meetings, splinter meetings, budget reviews, and opportunity sessions with the management team and staff to enhance involvement and motivation towards achieving goals.PNL Analysis: Reviewed Profit & Loss statements weekly to assess product margins and identify opportunities for margin improvements.Logistics Coordination: Communicated daily with the logistics team to manage warehouse truck capacity and prioritize shipments of new or out-of-stock products or even steel management.Gross Profit Improvement: Analyzed and reported weekly on Gross Profit Improvement (GPI) to Regional Managers, comparing current business trends with the previous year.Sales Monitoring: Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, comp and economic conditions to forecast consumer buying patterns and manage inventory needs.Competitive Analysis: Tracked competitors' sales activities through advertisements and competition shops to determine the best buys and market positioning.Purchasing and Ordering: Examined, selected, and selected merchandise to bring in locations.Inventory Management: Monitored safety stock, future orders, and new product arrivals within Canada, ensuring timely communication with buyers.Process Improvement: Identified and implemented opportunities to enhance business process flows and departmental productivity to achieve SPMH (sales per man hour).Staff Management: Interviewed, supervised, and motivated 100 staff members to maximize productivity and team effectiveness.

Canada

As the owner of Pizza Delight - Fergus, I drive the success of our location through hands-on management and strategic initiatives. I oversee daily operations, including staff management, inventory control, and adherence to quality standards. I also spearhead local marketing efforts to boost brand visibility and attract customers, while ensuring a top-notch dining experience. My role combines financial oversight with a focus on exceptional customer service, blending my passion for the food industry with strong business acumen to achieve continuous growth and operational excellence.

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Managed Inventory Team: Oversaw inventory control for over $1M weekly, ensuring optimal productivity and precision in stock management.Boosted Sales and Profits: Applied proactive management strategies and enhanced sales training, consistently achieving weekly sales between $500k and $800k.Successful Relocations & Openings: Facilitated multiple successful relocations and new building launches, collaborating with Senior Operation Managers and Vice Presidents for smooth transitions.Streamlined Daily Operations: Ensured smooth departmental workflows by communicating with buyers, VPs, and regional directors, managing stock levels, maintaining inventory accuracy, ensuring cleanliness and food safety, and addressing employee and customer needs.Leadership & Employee Engagement: Promoted a positive work environment by ensuring employee satisfaction, leading quality and appearance of products, achieving target SPMH (Sales Per Man Hour), and continuously coaching high-potential individuals and all staff.Directed Job Fairs: Organized job fairs to attract local talent for both long-term and seasonal positions, particularly during peak holiday periods.Supplier Evaluation: Assessed suppliers for quality, timeliness, and compliance, maintaining tight cost controls and maximizing operational efficiency.Order Guides & Sales Tracking: Reviewed and updated order guides and sales trackers to adjust departmental hours, optimizing budgets to meet or exceed targets.Financial Goal Achievement: Regularly met or exceeded financial goals by controlling expenses, optimizing schedules, and regulating inventory usage.Enhanced Performance: Improved sales, management, and operational performance by identifying and addressing areas in need of improvement.Payroll & Benefits Management: Maintained payroll and benefits across various locations, reducing financial discrepancies through expert program management.

Mississauga, On

One of the best places to work for because as a young teenager you don't know much about your financial situation, time management and skills for future jobs. This organization teaches you all that if you are willing to be successful one day. - Cross trained every position and became a crew trainer hence the best customer service was provided and received an award for Best customer service for smile from head office in 2013.