Cory Briese
Ramsey,MN
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Planner
SPARTANNASH
Edina, MN
01.2008 - 01.2026
- Placed orders to manufacturers based on lead time and forecast. Expedited purchase orders as needed to maintain 85% fill rate.
- Resolved vendor and broker delivery issues, improving purchase-order accuracy and stabilizing inbound flow.
- Set stocking levels for distribution centers, strengthening customer fill-rate performance.
- Reduced order discrepancies and improved communication efficiency by maintaining accurate vendor files.
- Managed inventory to reduce excess and shrink, improving overall stock health.
- Improved weekly service levels through continuous refinement and customer-focused execution.
- Raised GM / HBC and Non-Food desk fill rate by 800 basis points in 7 weeks through vendor and Category Management collaboration.
- Built strong vendor partnerships, streamlining purchasing flow from PO placement to warehouse delivery.
- Quickly mastered new procurement systems, ensuring seamless order placement and warehouse receipt accuracy.
Merchandising Assistant
SPARTANNASH
Edina, MN
- Collaborated with product development managers to set up Foodshow catalog under strict deadlines, ensuring timely completion.
- Loaded vendor and broker deal contracts accurately, supporting merchandising negotiations and catalog integrity.
Timeline
Supply Planner
SPARTANNASH
01.2008 - 01.2026
Merchandising Assistant
SPARTANNASH