Judy McVean
Georgetown,TX
Summary
A value and goal driven Associate Category Merchant with over 7 years of CPG industry experience. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can own projects, work with value-aligned, forward-thinking teams to create win-win strategies and solutions. Eager to continue fostering growth of brands while driving successful results for the category and business at large.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Category Merchant
Whole Foods Market
09.2021 - Current
- Support Senior Buyers for Oils, Pastas, Pasta Sauces and Vinegars to drive annual sales of approx. $444MM.
- Support omni-channel category strategy through assortment review, promotional planning, strategic pricing and merchandising.
- Report to Senior Buyer and company leadership to establish overall category strategy.
- Establish & fortify relationships with more than 175 suppliers.
- Coordinate state-of-business meetings with suppliers to analyze KPIs, review innovation.
- Cross Functional collaboration with PR, Marketing, Quality Standards, Inventory Planning, Distribution, Suppliers, Brokers, Pricing, Promo Execution, Category Analysts and more.
- Negotiating supplier-funded promotion and cost savings to ensure profitable category growth.
- Reporting - Weekly and Monthly state of business recaps, Planogram Reporting, in-store and distribution channel inventory amounts.
- Make assortment decisions based on profitability, margins, need-states and strategy to ensure the most profitable assortment.
- Forecast planned demand for initial order fill; monitor voids and collaborate with Inventory Planning to resolve in-stock gaps.
- Source innovation via trade shows, comp shopping.
- Work with existing suppliers to innovate exclusive offerings.
Sr. Merchandising Presentation Specialist
Whole Foods Market
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the organization Regional Buying Teams, Category Management, Floor Planning, and Data Teams to maintain and update region’s assortment and visual merchandising needs.
- Represent total team in piloting the new visual merchandising system
- Work with regional teams to develop best practices on program progress tracking that have since been shared out to the larger teams.
- Create and led Category Merchandising Deep Dive presentations and various trainings for greater team.
- Utilize consumer behavior analytics to identify trends and opportunities for enhancing merchandise presentation, driving sales growth for the category.
- Utilize consumer behavior analytics to identify trends and opportunities for enhancing merchandise presentation, driving sales growth for the category.
Merchandising Presentation Specialist
Whole Foods Market
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Maintain an in-depth understanding of the company’s merchandising processes and goals to drive forward the planogram process.
- Support regional operational teams with multiple store openings and remodels.
- Develop and implement creative and innovative merchandising strategies that align with company strategy and goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX06.2016
Skills
- CPCA Certified Professional Category Analyst
- Nielsen Data
- New Product Innovation Development
- Visual Merchandising
- Space Planning & JDA
- Promotion & Marketing
- Creative Problem Solving
- Relationship Development
- Strategic Cost Savings
- Collaboration
- Time Management
- Organization
Timeline
Assistant Category Merchant
Whole Foods Market
09.2021 - Current
Sr. Merchandising Presentation Specialist
Whole Foods Market
04.2019 - 09.2021
Merchandising Presentation Specialist
Whole Foods Market
07.2017 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Texas State University