Ethan Krupp
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Results-driven merchandising professional prepared to optimize product placement and drive sales. Skilled in strategic planning, inventory management, and vendor relations. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing market trends. Reliable, goal-oriented, and adept at leveraging data to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Of Merchandise
Real American Beer
08.2024 - Current
- Evaluated and analyzed product performance to develop optimal improvement strategies
- Maintained relationships with existing vendors while seeking out potential new suppliers
- Devised, implemented and managed promotions to enhance store profits and drive customer engagement
- Organized promotional events such as giveaways or contests designed to attract new customers
- Established KPIs for measuring website performance against set goals
Business Analyst II
Meijer
02.2019 - 08.2024
- Accountable for demand forecasting and allocation for a portfolio of over 1,200 unique items at store level including: order creation, replenishment method, inventory deployment, shelf presentation, identifying and resolving product flow issues
- Manage inventory levels and product flow for five unique product categories worth over $250 million in sales annually
- Produce and Dry Grocery Department On Shelf Availability captain; Creating and analyzing reports to ensure all items are in stock and on the sales floor at each store
- Assisting in finding solutions for on shelf availability opportunities
- Department champion of process improvements, new process development, and training fellow department analysts on how to use and execute new and improved tools and systems
- Enhancing relationships with internal and external partners to maximize efficiency with product flow and improve customer experience
Merchandise Presentation Planner
Meijer
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Collaborating with over 15 buying teams to develop functional and shop-able displays for stores and customers
- Strategically designed over 200 planograms per week for Meijer to enhance store layout efficiency
- Implemented innovative product placement strategies, boosting store performance
- Utilized analytical skills to maximize store space, resolving complex space planning issues
- Issuing critical reporting to buying teams to assist in assortment planning and development
Education
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Apparel Merchandising and Design
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05.2014
Skills
- Merchandise presentation
- Product assortment
- Merchandising analytics
- Space planning
- Product lifecycle management
- Competitive analysis
- Promotional planning
- Category management
- Demand planning
Timeline
Director Of Merchandise
Real American Beer
08.2024 - Current
Business Analyst II
Meijer
02.2019 - 08.2024
Merchandise Presentation Planner
Meijer
03.2017 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Apparel Merchandising and Design
Central Michigan University
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