Nicholas Elder
Old Hickory ,TN
Summary
Experienced grocery manager with 4+ years leading inventory control, scheduling, merchandising, and team training. Skilled at reducing waste, lowering shrink, and improving store efficiency through organized operations and strong customer service.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Grocery Manager
Sprouts Farmer Market
01.2025 - 07.2026
- Managed daily grocery department operations, maintaining stocked shelves and organized backroom inventory.
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Processed receiving shipments, verified orders, and resolved inventory discrepancies quickly.
- Executed merchandising plans and reset aisles to match store schematics and promotional changes.
- Supported ordering activities by reviewing sales trends, on-hand counts, and replenishment needs.
Assistant Grocery Manager
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Coordinated grocery department operations, maintaining stock levels, product rotation, and shelf presentation standards.
- Monitored inventory accuracy, receiving processes, and backroom organization to support efficient replenishment.
- Trained and supported team members on merchandising, stocking, and customer service expectations.
- Assisted in scheduling daily work assignments, balancing coverage across stocking, recovery, and front-facing tasks.
- Spearheaded seasonal campaigns that capitalized on market trends, leading to significant increases in merchandise turnover rates.
Assistant Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Supervised daily department workflows, ensuring consistent execution of merchandising, inventory, and customer service standards.
- Trained new team members on store procedures, food safety practices, and service expectations.
- Organized weekly team meetings to discuss projects, share updates, and address any challenges faced by the team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mt. Juliet High School
Mt. Juliet, TNSkills
- Coordination of inventory
- Training and mentoring
- Complaint handling
- Merchandising strategies
- Scheduling coordination
- Store opening
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer relationship management
- Staff management
- Scheduling
- Hiring and onboarding
Certification
- Certified Food Safety Manager, Whole Foods Market - 2020-2022
- Electric Pallet Jack Certification, Sprouts Farmers Market, 2023-2026
- Alcohol Handling and Sales Certification, Spouts Farms Market, 2023-2026
Timeline
Grocery Manager
Sprouts Farmer Market
01.2025 - 07.2026
Assistant Grocery Manager
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.
09.2023 - 01.2025
Assistant Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
03.2020 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Mt. Juliet High School