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David Poisson

North Smithfield,RI

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven retail management and category analysis professional with over30 years of experience in retail operations. Over20 years spent as a Store Manager, leading and developing high-performing teams of up to150 people, driving exceptional customer service, operational efficiency, and sales growth. Proven expertise in leadership, communication, and team development. For the past three years, transitioned into a Category Analyst role, where I have successfully leveraged my analytical skills to plan, execute, and optimize promotional strategies, conduct in-depth data analysis, and collaborate cross-functionally with category teams and brokers to launch new products and enhance overall category offerings. Skilled in Excel, Power BI, and analytical reporting, with a strong focus on delivering insights to support business decisions and category growth.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

CATEGORY ANALYST III

Stop and Shop Supermarket
04.2022 - 10.2024
  • Building weekly ad and sales plans, vendor negotiations, supply chain management, new item set up, data analysis and weekly reports, holiday playbooks, pricing, ad proofing, operational notes, weekly allocations, assist with flow grams and assortment, (Deli service, Specialty Deli and Prep Foods/ HMS)
  • Skills in current software, Circana, Demand Tec, STEP vendor setup

STORE MANAGER TOP TIER LEVEL1

Stop and Shop Supermarket
01.2002 - 04.2022
  • Supervise and lead a store team of 145 associates and 2 admin assistants
  • Responsibilities include, sales projections, budgeting (store and district), training and development of store personnel, associate relations, merchandising, inventory controls, regulatory compliance store, state and federal
  • Food Safety Certified
  • Oversee and direct perishable and non-perishable operations, RX, C&C and Fuel
  • Proficient with daily store operations….Maintain a clean safe store for customers and associates
  • Maintain all equipment on store premises using service channel to communicate any faults or issues that create a safety or production issue for associates and customers
  • Lead a team to meet sales, shrink and profit targets on weekly and annual basis provide a best-in-class shopping experience for our customers
  • Lead teams successfully maintaining strong sales performance with team focused on best-in-class customer experience

Skills

  • Leadership, excellent communication skills, persuasive and influential leader
  • Supplier management
  • Customer focus
  • Data analysis
  • Reporting
  • Vendor relations
  • Microsoft Excel / Power Point
  • Demand forecasting
  • Negotiation
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Hobbies and Interests

Outdoor Recreation, Men’s league Hockey, Snowboarding, Carpentry, Physical fitness training, Travel, spending time with family and friends

Timeline

CATEGORY ANALYST III

Stop and Shop Supermarket
04.2022 - 10.2024

STORE MANAGER TOP TIER LEVEL1

Stop and Shop Supermarket
01.2002 - 04.2022
David Poisson