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Ajay Cousino

Maybee,MI

Summary

Dynamic Dairy Department Manager with expertise in employee development and merchandising strategies at Kroger. Enhanced productivity by training staff and optimizing inventory, achieving a 20% increase in efficiency. Skilled in decision-making and problem resolution, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations while maximizing profit margins through strategic planning and cost control.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Dairy Department Manager

Kroger
11.2012 - Current
  • Trained new employees on dairy department procedures, resulting in increased productivity and efficiency.
  • Conducted regular audits of department operations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal food safety regulations, maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times.
  • Utilized advanced forecasting methods to accurately predict future sales trends, optimizing inventory planning as needed.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring a well-stocked and organized dairy department.
  • Maximized profit margins through efficient labor scheduling and cost control practices within the dairy department.
  • Collaborated with store management to develop promotional strategies for driving dairy sales.

Frozen Department Manager Backup

Kroger
08.2009 - 11.2012
  • Developed efficient merchandising plans to optimize product visibility and drive impulse purchases among shoppers browsing the frozen aisle.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries, providing them with knowledgeable recommendations on products based on their needs and preferences.
  • Conducted regular audits of frozen product temperatures, guaranteeing the maintenance of cold chain integrity and reducing potential food safety risks for consumers.
  • Utilized data analysis tools to identify slow-moving items, developing strategic markdowns or promotions as needed to minimize excess inventory costs while maintaining profitability margins.

Education

Dundee Highschool
Dundee, MI
06.2006

Skills

  • Stock rotation
  • Merchandising strategies
  • Employee development
  • Department management
  • Organizational skills
  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Problem resolution
  • Training and development

Accomplishments

  • Achieved 100% Ecolab Audit by completing cleaning and rotating products with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Documented and resolved missing product pallets by calling warehouse and dispatch which led to positive results in recovering pallets .

Timeline

Dairy Department Manager

Kroger
11.2012 - Current

Frozen Department Manager Backup

Kroger
08.2009 - 11.2012

Dundee Highschool

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