Experience

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  Farber Corporation

  • United States
  • Construction
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Project Cordinator

    • Oct 2023 - Present

  • Warehouse And Distribution Manager

    • Aug 2022 - Oct 2023

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  Associated Wholesale Grocers

  • United States
  • Wholesale
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Associate Category Manager

    • Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

    • Owned all item level decisions including product mix, costing, promotional plans, shelf placement, efficient and profitable procurement, and item derived income to achieve category initiatives.• Responsible for all vendor programs, allowances (including accruals), performance plans, incentive funds, marketing funds, direct ship options, and maintaining efficiency incentives to gain a competitive advantage in our markets.• Regular interactions with warehouses and vendors to ensure proper inventory levels.• Developed and managed AWG Brands assortment including product development to drive category sales and achieve targeted profitability.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as quality control, Daymon, IMD, and category management to ensure product makes it from development to sales floor.

  • Private Brands Sales Manager

    • Feb 2020 - Jan 2022

    • Managed private brands sales for over 100 stores covering six states and $52,000,000 in sales.• Implemented new selling tool procedures to use in everyday operations. • Created a food drive program that was implemented in fall of 2021.• Responsible for advertising and increased weekly ad features.• Worked directly with storeowners and managers on sales/marketing plans to drive store sales and profits.• Opened ground up stores, existing conversion stores, and reset current stores. • Responsible for inventory management and SKU rationalization within my division.• Created joint business plans and conducted quarterly business reviews.

  • Private brands sales representative

    • Oct 2017 - Feb 2020

    • Managed private brands sales for over 60 stores covering 5 states and $24,000,000 in sales.• Implemented new selling tool procedures to use in everyday operations. • Responsible for advertising and increased weekly ad features.• Worked directly with storeowners and managers on sales/marketing plans to drive store sales and profits.• Opened ground up stores, existing conversion stores, and reset current stores. • Responsible for inventory management and SKU rationalization within my division.• Created joint business plans and conducted quarterly business reviews.

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  The Coca-Cola Company

  • Columbus, Ohio, United States

  • Merchandising Supervisor

    • Dec 2015 - Oct 2017
    • Columbus, Ohio, United States

    • Managed and supervised over 80 merchandisers weekly covering up to 60 routes a day.• Developed efficient daily routes to minimize down time and provide on time service.• Responsible for interviewing and hiring merchandisers.• Completed a weekly schedule for all merchandisers within the Columbus branch.• Worked side by side with the sales team to ensure excellence service every day. • Won several awards within the first half year of working with the company.

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  Save A Lot

  • Columbus, Ohio, United States

  • District Manager

    • Aug 2014 - Oct 2015
    • Columbus, Ohio, United States

    • Responsible for overseeing seven corporate stores • Hired all assistant and store managers. • Accountable for the control over P&L statements. • Exceeded a tight labor and planning budget.• Upheld high secret shopper and safety records.• Commuted to different territories to help with operations.

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  Bimbo Bakeries USA

  • Dayton, Ohio, United States

  • Independent Operator

    • Jan 2012 - Jun 2014
    • Dayton, Ohio, United States

    • Managed and owned a bread route, delivering between 4 and 8 stores daily. • Conducted the daily order processing of the product.• Stocked and merchandised product to shelves and displays.• Worked face-to-face with store managers to sell in product and displays. • Paid for all financial aspects of the business: maintenance of truck, salaries, and insurance.

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  Kroger

  • Beavercreek, Ohio, United States

  • Department Relief Manager

    • Oct 2007 - Jan 2012
    • Beavercreek, Ohio, United States

    • Managed dry grocery, dairy, and frozen departments.• Ordered, merchandised, and stocked product.• Worked to maintain high customer satisfaction ratings.