Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
15 + years purchasing in Food. Retail and distribution environments to include. Dry goods, dairy, frozen ,proteins (land and sea) commodities, non foods, and Imports. Exceptional communication skills. Ability to multi task in a fast paced environment. Team Oriented. Interpersonal and leadership competent.
• Manage inventory and purchasing of proteins including chicken, beef, lamb, veal, and seafood. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business development and strategies. • Demonstrate problem-solving skills to address urgent purchasing needs while maintaining quality standards.
My responsibilities included however were not limited to the following, Purchasing from 100+ vendors to ensure in-stock position while managing ordering minimums and lead time. Set all merchandising initiatives as directed by our marketing department. Physical Inventory. Customer service, to include sales, service resolution, and all other aspects of customer service to ensure a great shopping experience. Store operations to include Opening and Closing of store, staff development,conflict resolution. I was also responsible for overseeing our receiving team.
To ensure all departments were staffed to meet all daily business needs, assessed all merchandising needs and worked with vendors to ensure best pricing and drove sales through advantageous buying and decisive merchandising. Capable of working all departments within a supermarket setting. Was responsible for all facets of store level human resources to include. hiring and termination,counseling,staff development.scheduling.