Ernest Sanchez
Las Vegas
Summary
Results-driven merchandising professional with extensive experience optimizing store layouts and implementing impactful visual displays. Known for strong team collaboration and consistently achieving sales targets through innovative merchandising strategies. Adaptable and reliable, ensuring seamless adaptation to changing market trends and store needs.
Skilled in unloading trucks, moving merchandise and stocking shelves. Enthusiastic, positive and dedicated professional proficient in correct procedures for stocking and rotating merchandise. Physically fit and active.
Effective at working in fast-paced grocery environments to restock and arrange merchandise in an appealing way. Upbeat and friendly team player with a good attitude and willingness to take on any task.
Enthusiastic individual experienced in stocking shelves for variety of organizations. Offering engaging and pleasant personality combined with background building customer relationships.
Detail-oriented Retail Merchandiser talented in monitoring inventory levels and predicting product demand. Monitors supply levels and product marketing for optimal sales. Skillful in creatively conceptualizing and building artistic framework around any given assignment. Pays close attention to detail and creates displays which engage and intrigue.
Determined professional with dedication to hard work and team player attitude. Offers strong inventory management and product packaging abilities. Punctual and focused with physical strength to accommodate lifts up to 60 pounds.
Versatile team member offering over 10 years of experience handling tasks smoothly and efficiently. Adapts well to changing processes, programs and team requirements. Eager to contribute to growing company.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Merchandiser
Johnson Brothers Liquor Company
03.2021 - Current
- Enhanced brand visibility by negotiating prime shelf space with store managers and vendors.
- Optimized stock rotation practices, minimizing waste due to expired or damaged goods while maintaining high levels of product availability.
- Increased sales by developing visually appealing merchandise displays and promotional materials.
- Improved store aesthetics through innovative merchandising techniques and strategic product placement.
- Implemented planogram updates in compliance with company guidelines, ensuring accurate representation of current product offerings within the retail space.
- Assessed store layouts to identify opportunities for improved traffic flow and increased sales potential.
- Facilitated clear communication between retail partners, vendors, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations across all channels.
- Developed a comprehensive training program for new merchandisers, equipping them with the skills necessary to excel in their roles and contribute to the team''s overall success.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.
- Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at 15 locations by following established planograms.
- Proposed new ideas and concepts to enhance merchandise displays.
- Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
- Developed merchandising strategy to efficiently move overstock.
- Developed visual merchandising plans and strategies to promote store offerings.
- Monitored store traffic and customer engagement to determine display effectiveness.
Store Receiver
Sams Cub
09.2015 - 01.2021
- Supported team members across various departments in handling heavy merchandise or locating specific products upon request.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry best practices, sharing knowledge with colleagues to improve overall store operations continuously.
- Created a positive working atmosphere through professionalism, teamwork, and proactive problem-solving when faced with challenges related to receiving tasks.
- Increased productivity with effective multitasking skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail setting.
- Reduced product loss by implementing proper storage techniques for perishable items and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Improved store efficiency by receiving, processing, and organizing incoming shipments promptly.
- Promoted workplace safety by adhering to company protocols and guidelines during all receiving processes.
- Assisted in achieving store performance goals through diligent work ethic and dedication to best practices in receiving operations.
- Contributed to a well-organized backroom area, helping to facilitate an efficient flow of merchandise throughout the store.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Communicated with vendors and suppliers to verify timely delivery of goods.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
Education
GED -
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ04-2021
Skills
- Merchandise presentation
- Visual merchandising expertise
- Staff training and development
- Data-driven decision making
- Friendly and outgoing
- Reliable and punctual
- Active listener
- Maintaining stock levels
- Product inventory counts
- Stock rotation
- Stock replenishment
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Merchandise planning
- Sales techniques
- Stock control
- Retail
- Plan-o-gram implementation
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Flexibility
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Hand and power tool operation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Detail-oriented
- Organization and prioritization
- Relationship building
- Safety procedures
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Product knowledge
- Laptop and mobile device use
- Overstock management
- Originality and creativity
Certification
- NV Driver's License
- Forklift Certification
Timeline
Lead Merchandiser
Johnson Brothers Liquor Company
03.2021 - Current
Store Receiver
Sams Cub
09.2015 - 01.2021
GED -
Penn Foster College
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