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Parker & Post LLCEcommerce Business Owner
Jun. 2025United States
Animal Supply CompanyVendor & Private Brand Manager
Nov. 2024 - May. 2025Texas, United States• Lead strategic sourcing and renegotiation efforts across the animal consumables category, driving a 3% portfolio growth to over $342MM in 3 months.
• Relaunching private label brand for pet specialty by leading category strategy, expanding product lines, and sourcing suppliers to support value creation and meet customer expectations.
• Leveraging market insights and cost analysis to optimize vendor negotiations and drive efficient spend decisions.
• Creating supplier scorecards and implementing quarterly supplier performance audits to enhance supplier accountability.
Roche Bros. SupermarketsCategory Manager
Nov. 2020 - Nov. 2024Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States• Managed 4,000+ SKUs across 5 product categories through data-driven category strategies, optimizing assortment, pricing, and promotions boosting YoY revenue by 10%.
• Delivered $10MM in incremental sales and exceeded growth targets by 5% through strategic planning and execution.
• Launched 500+ new items, adding $6MM in yearly revenue and enhancing category competitiveness.
• Conducted quarterly reviews using reporting tools such as Nielsen, IRI, and internal data to identify trends, optimize assortment, and improve margins.
Purple CarrotSenior Sourcing & Procurement Manager
Jun. 2019 - Nov. 2020Needham, Massachusetts, United States• Directed $40MM in eCommerce procurement, driving product and supplier selection focused on cost efficiency and sustainable growth.
• Developed risk mitigation plans through dual sourcing, lead time reduction, and proactive demand forecasting.
• Collaborated with operations and IT to launch a new ERP system, boosting inventory accuracy by 10% and cutting waste by 5%.
• Created supplier performance reviews using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities for improvement, drive accountability, and improve overall relationship.
Delano HouseholdStay-at-Home Mom
Dec. 2012 - Jun. 2019Massachusetts, United States• Managed household budgeting, ensuring on-time bill payments and cost-saving strategies. • Coordinated family schedules and events, balancing multiple priorities efficiently. • Led day-to-day operations, demonstrating strong time management and multitasking abilities.
Trader Joe'sCategory Manager | Senior Buyer
Jan. 2001 - Jan. 2012Boston, Massachusetts, United States• Owned strategic procurement, pricing, and supplier management for five major categories generating over $450MM in annual revenue.
• Developed and launched 50+ private label products, generating $15MM in annual revenue while strengthening brand identity and deepening customer loyalty.
• Led supplier negotiations focused on long-term value, delivery accuracy, and performance-driven contract terms.
• Directed a team of two buyers, managing procurement for 2,500+ SKUs and achieving a 98.5% in-stock rate across six distribution centers.
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