Michael Stein
Allegan,MI
Summary
35 years of extensive experience at SpartanNash. Proven track record in driving business improvements through data analysis, forecasting trends, and fostering collaboration. Strong background in retail merchandising. Proven track record in optimizing product displays and inventory management. Demonstrated success in communicating details with store remodels and business execution.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Retail Merchandiser, Produce and Floral
SpartanNash
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with 15 team members from several departments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with multiple departments.
- Successfully working within tight deadlines and managing multiple projects.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Director of Retail Produce
SpartanNash
11.2020 - 09.2023
- 02Collaborated with suppliers, vendors, independent and local businesses to ensure procurement, quality and delivery standards,
- Oversaw budgeting responsibilities for the company's 20 produce departments, weekly ad writing, pricing strategies, and developing and maintaining merchandising standards.
- Stayed informed on industry best practices, incorporating new techniques and technologies into department operations for continuous improvement.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Produce Category Manager
Martin's Supermarkets
03.2016 - 11.2020
- Developed produce categories, which was new to the company, then developed sales forecasts based on historical data, allowing for positive purchasing and inventory decisions.
- Benchmarked category performance against industry standards, identifying areas of potential growth improvement and implementing targeted initiatives.
- Monitored industry trends to identify new business opportunities and emerging product categories for expansion.
- Worked to support individual stores with proper product resets based on category data.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Indiana University of South Bend
South Bend, INSkills
- Pricing strategy
- Promotional strategies
- Store layout planning
- Retail merchandising
- Budgeting, business planning, inventory management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Merchandise planning
- Excel and PowerPoint experience
Accomplishments
- Collaborated a team of retail specialists and category managers. End result was success in the gap between the 2 teams for better development of specific company programs.
- Supervised team of 20 department heads.
Certification
- Notre Dame Certificate from the Mendoza College of Business for Martin's Supermarkets
Work Availability
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Timeline
Principal Retail Merchandiser, Produce and Floral
SpartanNash
09.2023 - 05.2025
Director of Retail Produce
SpartanNash
11.2020 - 09.2023
Produce Category Manager
Martin's Supermarkets
03.2016 - 11.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Indiana University of South Bend
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