Joe Carbia
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong background in purchasing, vendor management and inventory control. Proven track record of identifying opportunities, developing and executing strategies to maximize sales, profits and achieving team goals. Considered a valuable asset to teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Coordinator
Floor & Decor
11.2021 - Current
- Evaluated sales data to optimize product assortment and strategies.
- Supervised daily operations of the department such as PO management, vendor invoicing discrepancies, store communications, and ServiceNow tickets.
- Responsible for addressing inquiries related to product knowledge, pricing, merchandising strategies and handling customer Q&As.
- Enhanced and maintained strong vendor relationships to support the business.
- Managed the workflow for SKU creation and updates, ensuring accurate information within the system for over 5,000+ items.
- Conducted trainings within the field, and internal teams to promote department product knowledge and sales.
- Responsible for designing department layouts for Grand Opening stores and tracking GO Purchase Orders.
- Developed informational signage to educate both sales associates and customers within the store.
- Collaborated daily with cross functional teams including Store Planning, Creative, NSVM, Commercial, PO Management and AP.
Department Manager
Floor & Decor
06.2013 - 11.2021
- Responsible for the Wood, Tile, Deco, Stone and Installation Departments.
- Highest Wood department comps in Southeast Region in 2017.
- Lead store walks with Executive leadership covering department and store sales and overall sale plans.
- Managed the overall department assortment strategically aligning it with current trends and meeting the revolving need of the customers.
- Prepared detailed reports for management to clarify existing trends, review sales and inventory data and support shrink minimization and safety awareness.
- Grand opened the Sanford, FL store location. Assisted with the interviewing and staffing process to build a competent and dynamic team.
- Responsible for training and developing new and existing associates as the store's appointed trainer.
- Partnered with merchandising team to plan and execute floor moves, merchandise placement and overall sales set-up.
- Responsible for creating and executing planograms.
- Delivered excellent customer service through the King Customer Manager process.
Skills
- Vendor Management
- Assortment Planning
- Product Development
- Trainer
- Project Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Sales Analysis
- Store Operations
- Presentational Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Brand Development
- Visual Merchandising
Timeline
Merchandise Coordinator
Floor & Decor
11.2021 - Current
Department Manager
Floor & Decor
06.2013 - 11.2021
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