Benjamin Phillips
Orange,TX
Summary
Professional with over 20 plus years of experience in retail and inventory management and visual merchandising. Worked at Coca-Cola for almost two years. Successfully collaborated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of merchandise while maintaining organized stock levels. Developed training materials for new employees, enhancing onboarding processes and fostering effective communication across departments. Proven adaptability in maintaining a clean work environment and executing planogram strategies to meet company standards.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Order Replenishment Merchandiser
Coca-Cola
Beaumont, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Analyzed market trends to optimize product placement and inventory levels.
- Collaborated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of merchandise and supplies.
- Designed visually appealing product displays to enhance customer engagement.
- Ordering
- Maintain efficient back stock
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment at all times.
- Stocked and rotated shelves and built displays to deliver results for stores and suppliers.
- Organized displays according to company standards and specifications.
- Built product displays and placed appropriate signage for merchandise.
- Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management.
- Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock to discard outdated items.
Sporting Goods/Hardware/Automotive Team Lead
Walmart
, TX
12.2019 - 10.2023
- Led team meetings to discuss project updates and address challenges.
- Coordinated cross-functional collaboration between departments to enhance workflow.
- Developed training materials for new employees to ensure effective onboarding.
Sales Associate
Walmart
Beaumont, Texas
07.2003 - 10.2023
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries.
- Maintained organized and stocked merchandise displays.
- Register trained
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05-2018
Skills
- Inventory management
- Visual merchandising
- Supply chain coordination
- Product placement
- Leadership
- Good communication
- Adaptability
- Willingness to learn
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Order Replenishment Merchandiser
Coca-Cola
11.2023 - Current
Sporting Goods/Hardware/Automotive Team Lead
Walmart
12.2019 - 10.2023
Sales Associate
Walmart
07.2003 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Lamar University