JEFF CHANDLER
Olathe,Ks
Summary
Experienced grocery clerk with 22 years of expertise in stock management, order placement, date rotation, inventory control, and vendor relations. Dedicated to providing exceptional service and assistance to guests. Proficient in loading and unloading trucks and effectively managing dairy, frozen, and dry grocery sections. Demonstrated leadership skills as a Grocery Manager for 5 years, overseeing tasks such as order placement, display building, and ad planning. Known for fostering strong guest relations and driving guest satisfaction. Skilled in coaching and training associates while also assisting in the daily management of retail operations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Grocery Clerk
Whole Foods
04.2013 - 06.2024
- Stock, order, date rotation, inventory control, and vendor relations
- Service and help guest daily
- Load and unload trucks
- Helped manage dairy, frozen and dry grocery
- Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily objectives and maintain smooth store operations.
- Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
- Promoted a positive shopping experience by courteously addressing customer concerns and resolving issues promptly.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance goals by maintaining high standards of efficiency, productivity, and customer service.
- Supported inventory management efforts through accurate tracking of stock levels and timely replenishment of products.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service at the checkout counter.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Grocery Manager/ Clerk
Dillons
01.2004 - 01.2013
- Order, build displays, ad planners
- Strong background in guest relations and driving guest sa
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms for bulk purchases or exclusive promotions.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely deliveries and consistent product quality.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Delivered excellent customer service while managing daily operations, increasing repeat business from satisfied shoppers.
- Performed key tasks to promote inviting grocery store appearance.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient inventory management and product rotation systems.
Skills
- Building displays
- Ad planning
- Manage daily retail operations
- Inventory control
- Flexible schedule
- Merchandise stocking
- Problem Solving
- Punctual and reliable
- Product stocking
- Assisting customers
Timeline
Grocery Clerk
Whole Foods
04.2013 - 06.2024
Grocery Manager/ Clerk
Dillons
01.2004 - 01.2013