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Kayla Miller

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Detail-oriented Merchandising Analyst with 7+ years supervisory experience in food and cannabis industries. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing inventory analysis, excellent organization, time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandising Analyst

Pharmacann
06.2023 - 04.2024
  • Managed new vendor, item setup, and Purchase Orders creation processes for dispensaries in assigned markets utilizing NAV
  • Lead coordination of merchant / buyer and dispensary inventory teams to ensure complete item detail is setup and shared prior to delivery arrivals
  • Gathered and disseminated as required, the state tracking, Certificate of Authenticity (COA), and delivery manifests for each delivery in assigned markets
  • Managed Purchase Order process including creation of Purchase Orders in advance of store delivery, ensuring that all items coming on delivery are setup prior to scheduled delivery time
  • Troubleshot and remedied any item setup issues that may delay PO receipt
  • Managed new item launches across functions, advising on sales data and best practices to advise on what's required for successful launches
  • Partnered with marketing team on website merchandising to ensure cohesive menu presentation for new items and events
  • Worked closely with NAV team providing promo setup via iHeartJane for Ohio and New York

DISPENSARY INVENTORY SUPERVISOR

VERILIFE
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Responsible for managing policy and procedure, compliance, inventory, receiving orders, and all other operational objectives of PharmaCann store operations
  • Led, supervised, and trained inventory team at Cincinnati and Hillsboro Verilife dispensaries
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate forecasting, purchasing, and replenishment of inventory levels.
  • Reduced stock discrepancies by implementing improved system of tracking and recording inventory movements.
  • Optimized warehouse space utilization with effective layout planning and storage organization.

CANNABIS SALES CONSULTANT

VERILIFE
04.2021 - 06.2022
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend best cannabis products for their needs while managing cash handling and clean work environment
  • Joined Jane/NAV team which consisted of making sure all products make it on to menu and followed up with Jane/NAV teams.

SERVICE MANAGER

BUFFALO WILD WINGS
07.2019 - 04.2021
  • Responsible for maintaining Cost of Sales variances, managing inventory, schedules, maintaining compliances, performance improvements, ensuring Steps of Service execution, recruiting and attracting trainers and new employees, managing guest experience and ensuring complaint resolution, communicating with suppliers, ensuring team member engagement, preparing for and completing store audits.

SHIFT MANAGER

BUFFALO WILD WINGS
07.2018 - 07.2019
  • Responsible for shift flow and making sure everything runs according to plan
  • Support all team-members and management staff to ensure each shift is successful.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Ky

Some College (No Degree) -

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond

Skills

  • Inventory Analysis
  • Employee interviews and schedules
  • NAV
  • METRC
  • iHeartJane
  • BioTrack
  • Item Creation
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Time Management
  • Attention to detail
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Suite

Accomplishments

Established NAV to Jane audit workbook to rapidly enhance visibility of products ready for sale. Created reconciliation workbook to decrease discrepancies in inventory.

Timeline

Merchandising Analyst

Pharmacann
06.2023 - 04.2024

DISPENSARY INVENTORY SUPERVISOR

VERILIFE
06.2022 - 06.2023

CANNABIS SALES CONSULTANT

VERILIFE
04.2021 - 06.2022

SERVICE MANAGER

BUFFALO WILD WINGS
07.2019 - 04.2021

SHIFT MANAGER

BUFFALO WILD WINGS
07.2018 - 07.2019

Some College (No Degree) -

Northern Kentucky University

Some College (No Degree) -

Eastern Kentucky University

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