Michael Schutt
Citrus Heights,CA
Summary
To bring a servant leadership mindset and purpose driven mentality to likeminded company within the fresh produce industry so that individual, team and corporate initiatives can be executed to the highest level.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Produce & Floral
Raleys
08.2020 - 04.2023
Senior Category Manager
Raleys
05.2017 - 08.2020
Produce Category Manager
Raleys
06.2004 - 05.2017
Produce Quality Control
Raleys
10.1997 - 06.2004
Produce Clerk & Management
Raleys
03.1986 - 10.1997
Skills
- Dynamic leader of teams with diverse contributors focused on SMART goals
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven procurement and assortment background from item development to merchandising
- Versed in MS Office Suite
- Negotiates cost savings with strict adhesion to quality and spec to optimize profitability and customer experience
- Oversees all facets of vendor/supplier relationships including performance and score carding
- Conducts successful financial management of multi-million-dollar budgets, capital expenses and coop funding with full P&L responsibility
- Strategic thinker who continuously monitors market trends, ROM tactics, and reviews data analysis from such as Nielsen, IRI or Spins
Expertise
o Procurement & Product Sourcing
o Vendor Management
o Supply Chain Management
o Training & Development
o Quality Control/Assurance
o Inventory Control
o Logistics Management
o Warehouse Operations
o Supplier Relations
o Team Building & Leadership
o Product Packaging & Marketing
o Full P&L Responsibility
o Budget Administration
o Cost Controls
o Capital Investments
o Contract Negotiations
o Sales & Business Development
Additional Information
- Experienced in representing via all forms of media, live and recorded radio, tv, podcasts, published articles, blogs and speaking engagements.
- Served various roles on integral industry association: The Fresh Produce & Floral Council, including current year Chairman of the Board.
Timeline
Director of Produce & Floral
Raleys
08.2020 - 04.2023
Senior Category Manager
Raleys
05.2017 - 08.2020
Produce Category Manager
Raleys
06.2004 - 05.2017
Produce Quality Control
Raleys
10.1997 - 06.2004
Produce Clerk & Management
Raleys
03.1986 - 10.1997