Donald Annand
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Seasoned Director of Merchandising and Operations Specialist, notably at Albertsons, adept in strategic planning and category management. Excelled in driving sales growth through innovative merchandising strategies and operational efficiency, enhancing customer experience. Demonstrated leadership in team coaching and process development, achieving significant improvements in service delivery and compliance.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Merchandising
Branding Iron Ranch
Coarsegold, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Identified systematic problems and root causes to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
- Coordinated merchandising projects across multiple departments.
- Reviewed purchase orders before submission for accuracy.
- Developed and executed merchandising strategies to drive sales growth.
- Prepared detailed financial forecasts for merchandise categories based on historical data.
- Managed product assortment plans, pricing, promotions, and inventory levels.
- Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.
- Conducted competitive analysis to identify opportunities in the marketplace.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to merchandise operations.
- Settled complex new and existing agreements or statements of work, requests for information and requests for proposals.
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
- Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.
Operations Specialist
Albertsons
Fullerton, CA
08.2014 - 08.2024
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to reduce operational costs.
- Evaluated potential risks associated with proposed changes or modifications before implementation.
- Conducted regular reviews of operational procedures to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Utilized software and tools to automate and improve operational processes.
- Provided training and guidance to staff on operational procedures, policies, and regulations.
- Implemented new processes to streamline daily tasks, resulting in increased efficiency.
- Audited company's legal documents to verify compliant policies and procedures.
- Completed various reports and analyzed each report to decide where improvements could be made.
- Facilitated training sessions for new employees on operational procedures and systems.
- Reviewed existing operations processes for accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal guidelines.
- Monitored performance metrics and tracked progress against goals to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Managed daily operational tasks to ensure company efficiency and productivity.
- Facilitated training sessions for new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to meet organizational goals.
- Resolved operational issues promptly to minimize impact on business activities.
- Oversaw the maintenance and repair of operational equipment to ensure reliability.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
Meat Department Manager
Albertsons
Fullerton, Ca
08.1988 - 08.2014
- Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
- Worked closely with employees and customers to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
- Reduced waste by overseeing proper restocking procedures and promotion of nearly-expired goods.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
La Puente High School
La Puente, CA01-1983
Skills
- Category management
- Pricing strategy
- Merchandise planning
- Product lifecycle management
- Product assortment
- Store layout
- Data-driven decision making
- Customer experience
- Effective communication
- Promotional planning
- Demand planning
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Problem-solving abilities
- Coaching and mentoring
- Process development
- Industry trends
- Verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail
- Inventory coordination
- Critical thinking
- Inventory management
- Regulatory compliance
Timeline
Director of Merchandising
Branding Iron Ranch
01.2022 - Current
Operations Specialist
Albertsons
08.2014 - 08.2024
Meat Department Manager
Albertsons
08.1988 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
La Puente High School
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