ShopRiteRegional Director, Logistics Coordinator & Pricing Strategist
Mar. 2022 - Mar. 2024Long Island, NY* Plan and direct all aspects of the company’s sales & merchandising strategy. Defines the strategic direction and specific objectives for field supervisors as it relates to merchandising and financial obligations. Help to create departmental strategies and assist with budgets/policies/procedures. * Responsible for maximizing sales, gross profit, controllable expenses, protecting the company’s assets, maintaining customer & associates relations, while building a bench for the future.
• Responsible for creating departmental merchandising Plan with the field supervisors, including trend analysis, solutions, and merchandising standards.
• Ensures expectations of direct reports are clear and invests in continual development of all merchandising and staff. Supplies the tools needed to perform job responsibilities, holding everyone to the same standard while providing a culture of coaching and mentoring.
• Maximizes profitability without compromising the customer experience. • Increase Inbound, Gross profits while reducing shrink
• Develop and communicate, as well as evaluate merchandising direction given to the stores. • Support recruiting, training and development of department associates including, supervisors, managers and clerks.
• Develop and maintain a pricing strategy geared toward obtaining sales and gross profit goals while remaining competitive.
• Assist in the development of store layouts for new and remodeled stores. • Develop company standards and policy procedures partnering with operations
• Oversee procurement of products through respective divisions
• Manage expenses within area of responsibility
• Coordinate and schedule daily routes for drivers, ensuring timely and cost-effective deliveries
• Communicate effectively with drivers and store teams to address and resolve any issues or delays
• Implemented new scheduling procedures that improved delivery efficiency by nearly 50%.