Kimberly Bagley

• Negotiated contracts with suppliers to optimize cost and quality of products
• Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize waste
• Analyzed market trends to identify potential new suppliers and products
• Collaborated with internal product teams to ensure a broad product mix
• Mentor buyers to achieve purchasing, sales and shrink goals on a regular basis
• Collaborate with warehouse team to achieve company in stock and distribution goals
• Collaborated with retail general managers to raise company standards across multiple areas
• Educated staff on industry standards and best practices to grow bench strength in the company management group
• Fostered a buy team that has met and exceeded company goals for consecutive years
• Constructively collaborated with retail management, marketing, buyers and an internal production team to create a promotional planning structure

• Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance the client experience during their event
• Managed table assignments and ensured timely and accurate food delivery
• Trained new staff on service protocols and menu knowledge and other responsibilities specific to the catered event
• Collaborated with kitchen team to expedite service quickly, accurately and to the highest standard
• Set up and break down of events ranging in size from 10 to 200+ guests

• Utilized auto order methods to best achieve company in-stock goals.
• Transferred product between warehouse locations to minimize unnecessary inventory
• Collaborated with parts buyers and sales team to try to best serve customers amidst procurement challenges created by Covid-19

• Led team in daily operations, adhering to quality and safety standards.
• Performed plan-o-gram resets in all grocery sub-departments to the company standard
• Trained staff on product knowledge and customer service best practices.
• Utilized inventory management systems to maintain proper stock levels
• Create employee schedules to optimize labor efficiency and coverage for a 24/7 operation
• Map out and execute promotional plans handed down by regional team to enhance the customer experience
• Conducted performance evaluations, providing feedback to foster professional growth among team members.

Made Purchasing decisions to ensure proper inventory levels adequate for the volume of business

Worked within open to buy and shrink allowances while maintaining a consistently comping department

Trained staff on product knowledge and best practices to maximize efficiencies while handling highly perishable product

Planned and ordered for holiday and seasonal product needs to maximize departmental sales

• Assisted customers with grocery needs whenever possible
• Helped develop a customer special order system to provide customers with the best possible shopping experience
• Acted as a team player, working a flexible shift in all sub teams to meet the needs of the business