George Gates
Dallas
Summary
Dynamic procurement professional with a proven track record at Central Market HEB, adept at enhancing product profitability through strategic vendor communication and insightful reporting. Skilled in Microsoft Office and passionate about food, I excel in multitasking and fostering team collaboration to drive success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Team Coordinator
Central Market HEB
Dallas TX
04.2013 - 03.2015
- Assisted in all facets of the procurement process, ensuring new product set up with correct cost, retail, and margin.
- Communicated with current and potential vendors regarding new products, adding to existing product lines, and updating costs and retails as needed.
- Produced reports to determine sales, sell-through, shrink, and all other necessary metrics to help decide which products to keep and which products to discontinue.
- Produced period planners for stores to utilize when planning endcaps, displays, etc. for Weekly Savor items and items on TPR
Technical Support Lead (Receiving)
Central Market HEB
5750 E. Lovers Lane
09.2005 - 04.2013
- Implemented process improvements, reducing discrepancies and enhancing accuracy in product counts.
- Trained new staff on best practices in receiving procedures and use of receiving systems.
- Reviewed paperwork to ensure product matched pack size, required margins, and contributed to the bottom line as intended.
- Minimized shrink, both physically and on paper.
Delivery Coordinator
Minyard Food Stores
11700 Preston Road Dallas TX 75230
02.1994 - 09.2005
- Built and maintained a grocery home delivery department from the ground up.
- Coordinated delivery schedules, ensuring timely completion of order fulfillment and delivery.
- Assisted in training new team members on operational procedures and best practices for efficient deliveries.
- Consulted with customers about delivery request, accuracy, and overall satisfaction.
Credit Analyst
Comerica Bank
Dallas TX
07.1990 - 02.1994
- Analyzed credit reports to assess borrower risk and financial stability.
- Assisted in preparing detailed loan proposals for management review.
- Supported senior analysts in evaluating credit applications and documentation.
- Conducted detailed reviews of financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies.
Education
BBA - Finance
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12-1990
Skills
- Able to handle and prioritize multiple responsibilities simultaneously
- A passion for learning (quickly), able to improvise as needed with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication skills
- Microsoft Office, as well as Central Market and HEB proprietary systems
- I have a passion for food that I was unaware of before I began my food journey at Central Market, and working here has given me the inspiration to explore it I would love to use my abilities to their fullest by continuing to grow my career at CM
Timeline
Procurement Team Coordinator
Central Market HEB
04.2013 - 03.2015
Technical Support Lead (Receiving)
Central Market HEB
09.2005 - 04.2013
Delivery Coordinator
Minyard Food Stores
02.1994 - 09.2005
Credit Analyst
Comerica Bank
07.1990 - 02.1994
BBA - Finance
University of North Texas