Jenny Graegin
CEDARLAKE,IN
Summary
Results-driven retail and bakery leader with 10+ years of experience in high-volume, KPI-driven environments within the natural foods industry. Proven success driving sales growth, managing full P&L responsibility, and executing data-backed strategies that improve profitability, forecasting accuracy, and category performance. Strong background in promotional execution, vendor collaboration, and cross-functional alignment with a focus on measurable business results
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bakery Team Leader
Whole Foods Market Inc
Schererville, Indiana
10.2014 - Current
- Increased department sales by 50% since 2020 through strategic merchandising, product assortment optimization, and team-led selling initiatives.
- Managed full P&L responsibility, including labor, shrink, purchasing, and margin; consistently met or exceeded quarterly KPI targets.
- Maintained labor costs at 18% by aligning staffing models with traffic patterns and business demand.
- Reduced shrink and waste through improved forecasting, inventory management, and ordering accuracy, enhancing overall profitability.
- Analyzed sales data, seasonal trends, and customer behavior to inform merchandising and promotional strategies.
- Executed in-store promotions and product launches, ensuring strong product visibility, availability, and sales performance.
- Built strong relationships with vendors and internal partners to support product assortment, innovation, and category growth.
- Developed and mentored team members, resulting in multiple promotions into leadership and specialized roles.
- Maintained high standards in food safety and compliance, consistently achieving strong audit results.
Education
The French Pastry School
Chicago, ILSkills
- P&L Management & Financial Analysis
- Sales Strategy & Revenue Growth
- Forecasting & Demand Planning
- Trade & Promotional Execution
- Data Analysis & KPI Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Relationship Building & Communication
- Team Leadership & Development
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- POS & Inventory Systems (Retalix)
- Sales Reporting & Performance Tracking
- Workforce Scheduling & Labor Optimization
Timeline
Bakery Team Leader
Whole Foods Market Inc
10.2014 - Current
The French Pastry School