Kathryn Jordan
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Accomplished Merchandising Manager with a proven track record at PL Marketing, adept in vendor negotiations and pricing strategy. Spearheaded promotional plans, boosting market share, and managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless supply chain operations. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving and demand planning skills by using data driven insights.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising Manager
PL Marketing
Newport, KY
02.2022 - Current
- Drive market share through creating promotional plans for Kroger Branded beverage items
- Retain margin and boost sales during price reduction promotions through managing Trade Funds from the vendor
- Present business insights and promotional strategies to Category Management and cross functional Kroger team
- Maintain supply through coordinating cross functional teams including vendors and Kroger employees
- Train and manage the PL Marketing employees on the Kroger account
- Coordinate delivery of goods through global supply chain to Kroger stores across the country
- Assess current assortment on shelf and identify gaps to propose solutions
- Forecasting demand needs for manufacturing partners
- Develop creative solutions to align Kroger and vendor sales goals
- Manage the relationship between the Private Label vendors and Kroger
Project Manager
PL Marketing
Newport, KY
08.2019 - 02.2022
- Responsible for Kroger Branded new item projects and development
- Negotiate price, project specifications, and logistics with suppliers
- Vetting and managing suppliers for assigned Kroger Brand category projects
- Demonstrating the ability to tackle complicated projects swiftly and accurately to ensure highest customer satisfaction
- Leading Private Label new item development process to meet milestones through cross-functional teamwork
- Utilizing several third party logistic companies to streamline domestic/international supply chains
- Guiding suppliers through the Kroger Private Label process whilst maintaining essential partner relationships
District Manager
Aldi
Springfield, OH
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Acted immediately to correct various issues that arise on a daily basis
- 24/7 problem solver for 5 ALDI stores
- Performed cash audits for 5 stores, investigate discrepancies, choose appropriate action to resolve outstanding issues
- Reversed critical staffing situations through hiring of associates and shift managers for 5 stores simultaneously
- Achieved store records in monthly sales and operational efficiency
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain And Operations Management
Miami University
Oxford, OH05-2018
Skills
- Pricing strategy
- Vendor communications
- Merchandise allocation
- Product lifecycle management
- Demand planning
- Vendor negotiation
Timeline
Merchandising Manager
PL Marketing
02.2022 - Current
Project Manager
PL Marketing
08.2019 - 02.2022
District Manager
Aldi
07.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain And Operations Management
Miami University
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