Kelsee Warren
Sourcing Manager
Mason,MI
Summary
To obtain employment with a company that will provide an opportunity for advancement, where I can utilize my education and work experience towards a career.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Manager
Meijer Corporate Office
Grand Rapids, Michigan
01.2022 - Current
- Providing domestic and global product sourcing expertise to the team and the entire Foods organization utilizing a skill set that includes sourcing strategy development, vendor identification/evaluation, negotiation, and on-going management.
- Manages complex supplier negotiations, through the RFI/RFP/RFQ process, that include multi-platform categories and complex distribution channels.
- Partnering with Directors, Merchandise Buyers, Own Brand Leads, and other Meijer cross-functional positions (e.g., QA, Regulatory, Packaging, etc).
- Support Merchandise Buyers with executing BIDs to collect and analyze vendor pricing, shipping requirements, terms and conditions and capabilities, all while utilizing a strong understanding of the financial implications, market conditions and Meijer policies during the decision-making process.
Associate Buyer
Meijer Corporate Office
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Drive the strategic direction of their categories to align with the goals of the division to make Meijer the most compelling place for customers to shop by focusing on Assortment, Pricing, Brands, Marketing, and Store Presentation.
- Manage supplier negotiations that include multi-platform categories and distribution channels.
- Utilize internal and external market information to anticipate trends and future customer needs to drive brand and item selection.
Business Analyst I & II
Meijer Corporate Office
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Manages overall product flow strategies Determine promotional (advertising or price) based on competition and seasonality.
- Identify and resolve issues and concerns that may have significant impact on the business or interrupt product flow while responding to competitive market or store issues appropriately.
- Improved business processes by analyzing current practices and recommending optimization strategies.
- Increased revenue opportunities by analyzing sales data and identifying underperforming areas for targeted improvement.
Merchandise Presentation - Floorplan Specialist
Meijer Corporate Office
Grand Rapids, MI
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Project Management
- Partners with Merchandise Presentation/Space Planner to understand business strategies.
- Works with Buyer/Merchandise Associate/ and Merchandise Planner to set floor planning strategy and guidelines.
- Creates layouts based on past layouts and trends.
- Partners with Merchandise Presentation Manager on Space Analytics.
- Identifies potential space issues and provides recommended solutions.
- Conducts sales to space analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Ferris State University
Big Rapids05.2020
Associate of Arts - General Associates
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI06.2015
Skills
Cost analysis
Strategic sourcing
Supplier relationship management
Category management
Negotiation expertise
Time management abilities
Adaptability and flexibility
Effective communication
Market research
Bid process management
Timeline
Sourcing Manager
Meijer Corporate Office
01.2022 - Current
Associate Buyer
Meijer Corporate Office
06.2020 - 01.2022
Business Analyst I & II
Meijer Corporate Office
08.2017 - 06.2020
Merchandise Presentation - Floorplan Specialist
Meijer Corporate Office
10.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Ferris State University
Associate of Arts - General Associates
Lansing Community College