Jeremy Johnson
Bartlett,IL
Summary
Accomplished Sr. Area Buyer at US Foods, adept in inventory management and vendor coordination. Skilled in strategic thinking and communication, significantly enhanced purchasing efficiency and supplier relationships. Proficient in AS-400 and Microsoft Office, exceling in personnel development and problem-solving, ensuring operational excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Area Buyer
US Foods
08.2021 - Current
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish high vendor fill-rate and on time delivery
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Maintained vendor set-ups for all buyers in my market for lead times, order days, and order minimums.
- Provided training and guidance to buyers across all markets on best practices in purchasing, inventory management, and desk management through CE.
Buyer - Whole Foods
US Foods
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Exclusive Brands Buyer for Whole Foods Market supporting 17 Purchase From Vendors out of 17 US Foods Markets between April 2000 and June 2000
- Worked closely with National Sales team, Logistics, Replenishment Optimization Team, and other WFM Buyer to on-board 90 new vendors for the Boston market in June.
- Increased the number of lines I managed by adding 45 additional vendors that only support the Boston Market in June
- Held approximately 350 lines through October until another buyer was added to our team
- Had to build relationships with 17 Demand Planners, 17 Load Planners, 17 Load Coordinators, 17 Receiving/Warehouse teams, 17 ARMs, etc.
- Established a strong partnership with Director of National Sales and Corporate Account Coordinators to communicate Whole Foods directives and Vendor issues
Buyer - Grocery
US Foods, Inc.
11.2016 - 04.2020
- Disposables buyer / transfer buyer for the Metro NY and Pittston PA markets
- Purchasing approximately 100 vendor PO's weekly plus an additional 20 transfer PO's a week between 8 divisions
- Responsible for 3,500 skus and maintaining an service level of 99.46%
- Responsible for tracking all potential outs for top 10 customers in both markets
- Prior to the standardized "Inventory Management Tool" Responsible for pulling the stock high report for both active and non active skus for 5 markets and tracking results
- Work closely with the Category Management team to optimize all forward buys and revals
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs as well as expediting requests
Inventory Analyst
Sears Holding Corporation
11.2015 - 10.2016
- Ran analysis and communicated results to buyer in order to purchase correct size packs (1 small, 2medium, 3 large, 2 x-large, 1 xx-large) as well as color assortments and designate which distribution centers should receive which packs/colors
- Tracked inventory shipments both domestic and imported, ensured orders were received into warehouses and then distributed into stores
- Using the appropriate tools and levers I optimized in-stock and minimized unproductive inventories
- Provide promotional merchandise in the correct quantities to stores to support advertised promotions
- Lead others to adapt processes, solutions, successes, ideas and participates in continuous teachings about system capabilities and supply chain processes
- Analyzed sales and stock levels to ensure that reorder recommendations made by the replenishment system reflects the sales trend, presentations standards, and turnover goals
Store Manager
Sports Authority
10.2012 - 11.2015
- Managed staff of 30 sales associates including 3 assistant managers and 6 team leaders
- Worked directly with the District Manager and Category Buyers to change store department rankings in order to have the best selection available depending on current customer trends
- Scheduled and led daily/weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss new initiatives, plan-a-grams, and merchandise to ensure we met company standards
- Held weekly recap meetings with District Manager to review my stores performance. Created action plans for any metrics that were below district average
- Performed weekly store walks to ensure store met merchandising guidelines, pricing initiatives, as well as overall store cleanliness
- Increased profits through effective sales training as well as analyzing monthly profit and loss statements
- Planned and executed marketing events and programs within the community.
Co-Store Manager
Sports Authority
11.2009 - 10.2012
- Hired, trained and evaluated personnel in sales and merchandising. Held monthly 1 on 1's to discuss job performance and review evaluations
- Mapped and planned all store moves and new plan-a-gram sets with warehouse team to ensure timely and correct execution
- Trained and developed associates on POS system per company standards to reduce shrink
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer count, hourly sales, and individual employee knowledge.
- Tracked all Customer Service Surveys, contacted "Demoter" customers to understand any issues they may have experienced, and used findings as training opportunities
Department Manager
Sports Authority
11.2000 - 11.2009
- Managed various departments including Hardlines, Softlines, Receiving and sales for a number of Sports Authority locations
- Conferred with store manager to obtain information about customer needs and preferences as well as any out of stocks issues
- Acted as Manager On Duty during peak selling hours to ensure customers were highly satisfied and would be considered promoters of the store/company
- Stocked, replenished and maintained merchandise per company standards throughout the store on a daily basis. Worked with a 48 hour turnaround for new freight to be sorted, tagged, and worked
Skills
- Inventory management
- Vendor coordination
- Communication skills
- Forecasting
- Shipping and receiving
- Goal oriented
- Personnel development
- Problem solving skills
- Strategic thinker
- Proficient in AS-400, Kronos, and Microsoft Office
Timeline
Sr. Area Buyer
US Foods
08.2021 - Current
Buyer - Whole Foods
US Foods
04.2020 - 08.2021
Buyer - Grocery
US Foods, Inc.
11.2016 - 04.2020
Inventory Analyst
Sears Holding Corporation
11.2015 - 10.2016
Store Manager
Sports Authority
10.2012 - 11.2015
Co-Store Manager
Sports Authority
11.2009 - 10.2012
Department Manager
Sports Authority
11.2000 - 11.2009