Marc Heiberg
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
An experienced Senior Manager in Merchandising/Planogramming/Store Planning, I bring 24 years of expertise in ensuring smooth business operations, complemented by 11 years of in-store retail experience, including the role as General Manager. Well-versed and highly effective at developing, executing and directing key improvements to enable business enhancements and growth. Demonstrated expertise in product merchandising, execution of store layout changes, project management, inventory control, and loss prevention strategies.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager of Merchandising/Planogramming
Office Depot Inc
Boca Raton, Florida
07.1989 - 05.2024
- Guided and supervised a team of 5-12 employees, setting goals, delegating tasks, monitoring performance and ensuring successful completion of all tasks.
- Developed and executed strategies, project managing merchandising projects for retail store launches by collaborating with internal business teams including Merchants, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Marketing, and Store Operations.
- Responsible to ensure adherence to budgets, timelines, accuracy of pog/map design, redline of maps.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
- Created detailed reports on project progress for senior management review.
- Planned and facilitated team meetings to evaluate operational performance and convey current objectives.
- Spearheaded the development and maintenance of an efficient pog process to facilitate successful category changes
- Implemented and maintained budget lines for efficient management of department Pog schedule.
- Developed and Rolled out the most productive retail proto-type floor design within the company, resulting in the highest store sales and profit per square.
- Implemented JDA software program, providing essential data for cross-partners such as sku and location assignment, product location, shelf capacity, visual signing, promotional labeling, sales performance, and productivity by lineal foot.
- Participated in recruitment initiatives by interviewing potential candidates and selecting suitable hires.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TXSkills
- Blue Yonder / JDA
- MS Office
- Business performance management
- Market Analysis
- Budget Oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Resource Allocation
- Data Analytics
- Corporate Communications
- Operations Planning
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Project Planning
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Organizational Skills
Accomplishments
- My proficiency in merchandising led to my selection by the leadership to travel to Hiroshima, Japan, and serve as the lead merchandiser for the opening of this store, overseeing the process from inception to completion.
- Throughout my career, I have received numerous reviews that exceed standards.
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Manager of Merchandising/Planogramming
Office Depot Inc
07.1989 - 05.2024
Some College (No Degree) -
San Jacinto College District