TJ F.

Experience

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  Sam's Club

  Feb 2006 - Mar 2019

  Reliable project manager with strong organizational skills, in charge of managing all the merchandising projects while developing a new reporting tool, MADRiD. Accountable for overseeing the planning as well as implementation for an entire project, simultaneously attaining a high standard of service at all levels of the organization. Exhibited exceptional leadership abilities while tasked with the responsibility of conducting training sessions for internal and external partners.• Expertly managed a new reporting tool MADRiD from conception to launch, Resulting in driving approximately $50m for the company • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills through handling resolution of software and client issues, determining problems, and delegating tasks accordingly• Accountable for saving $4.5m per year by developing the reduction of price signs printing• Led the development of the new projects to provide a 3D rendering of the company’s providers • Held external classes to educate suppliers about GS1 and UPC standards Show less Efficient product coordinator involved in product management, and product life-cycle management supervision. Devoted professional with a strong sense of process improvement, accountable for tracking product distribution, and helping with product launches. Demonstrated proficiency in clear report writing and meticulous handling of appropriate paperwork. Efficiently collaborated with the production team to ensure timely completion of delegated tasks. Responsible for planning, scheduling, directing, and executing production activities while utilizing strong leadership and organizational skills.• Contributed successfully to the placement of over 30 apparel items on GRS • Ran the highest sales increase in over five years, while inventory was down 10%, opposing to the previous year• Skillfully built and maintained strong relationships with buyers, planners, inventory managers, suppliers, and operators Show less A detail-oriented grocery and produce manager responsible for planning and supervising the produce department's operations and staffing, ensuring both quality service and timely, cost-effective, and proper execution of daily operations. Effective communicator in charge of coordinating employees and processes to ensure alignment of product delivery with company’s budget and objectives. Regarded as an expert in identifying as well as mitigating risks that could impact the successful delivery of projects.• Reduced damages by 2% while increasing sales by $1.5m over the course of 20 months, simultaneously adopting creative processes for the production team, ensuring proper rotation, detailed receiving, and quality checks• Increased awareness for associates by creating weekly and monthly training sessions, showcasing considerable leadership skills• Staffed a new club opening for four months, and assisted with the hiring of 180 associates Show less

  • Merchandising Project Manager

    Dec 2017 - Mar 2019

  • Product Coordinator

    Apr 2017 - Dec 2017

  • Senior Inventory Coordinator

    Feb 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Management

    Feb 2006 - Jan 2016
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  FAM Brands

  Mar 2019 - Jul 2022

  Experienced business manager accountable for successfully handling warehouse management, as well as forecasting and planning activities. Results-oriented professional with strong strategic planning and analytical thinking skills employed in ensuring the smooth running of all day-to-day operations across the logistics management department to satisfy customer requirements while enhancing business development. Utilizes excellent communication skills while partnering with key external stakeholders. Dutifully oversees the entire shipment order process from the warehouse to delivery, simultaneously adhering to company’s short- and long-term goals. • In charge of creating purchase orders while analyzing sales and inventory across different categories• Expert in cooperating with high-level clients in determining the cost of sales, record tracking, and internet content• Meticulously handles inquiries, reviews, and all emerging questions received from the customers, concurrently utilizing customer service best practices• Productively collaborates with cross-functional teams, holds meetings, and reports to external stakeholders, buyers, suppliers, and vice presidents Show less Competent professional responsible for conducting in-depth market analysis, inspecting product lines as well as overseeing overall profitability of the business. Effectively developed and monitored data quality metrics, ensuring compliance of acquired information with business data and reporting needs. Showcased exceptional interpersonal skills while productively collaborating with cross-functional teams, simultaneously building strong, long-lasting, and mutually beneficial relationships within the company. Regarded as an expert in writing reports, handling inquiries, and addressing customer questions as well as concerns.• Collaborated effectively with a variety of international partners to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of products • Worked closely with Sam’s Club category team to become the first supplier to have a new item entered into GRS in over three years • Developed projects for a third-party company that included monthly visits to all 596 Sam's Clubs • Assumed a key role in a team and successfully fought over $700k in chargebacks • Accountable for managing every aspect of the supply chain at Sam’s Club Show less

  • Senior Omni Channel Business Manager

    Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Senior Business Analyst

    Mar 2019 - Aug 2021
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  Bay Island, LLC

  Jul 2022 - now

  Business Development Manager