Nikolas Gaffney
Franklin Furnace
Summary
Adept at inventory management and fostering vendor relationships, my tenure at Kroger showcased my ability to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Leveraging skills in warehouse safety and time management, I consistently met deadlines and improved store appearance, demonstrating both hard and soft skills critical to retail success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
DSD Receiver
Kroger
12.2021 - Current
- Performed routine equipment inspections, ensuring proper functionality and identifying potential maintenance needs to prevent operational downtime.
- Demonstrated adaptability when facing unexpected challenges or changes in shipment schedules while still meeting deadlines consistently throughout employment tenure as a DSD Receiver.
- Facilitated smooth operations by coordinating with sales, merchandising, and shipping departments regarding inventory availability and requirements.
- Maintained strong vendor relationships through professional communication and timely resolution of issues.
Grocery Merchandiser
Kroger
08.2017 - 12.2021
- Regularly communicated inventory levels to management through detailed reports, enabling swift decision-making regarding restocking needs.
- Achieved successful execution of seasonal marketing initiatives, utilizing appropriate display materials.
- Conducted regular price audits to ensure compliance with company policies and market trends.
- Improved store appearance through diligent maintenance of clean, organized shelves and displays.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring proper stock rotation and product freshness.
Courtesy Clerk
Kroger
03.2015 - 08.2017
- Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise.
- Maintained cleanliness of store premises, resulting in an inviting shopping environment for customers.
- Helped customers take merchandise out of store and loaded items into vehicles.
- Helped maintain a positive store image by keeping entranceways clean, clear, and welcoming for customers.
Education
Trade Certificate - Industrial/Constructional Electricity
Scioto County Career Technical Center
Lucasville, OH01.2017
Skills
- Warehouse safety
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Relationship building
- Receiving procedures
- Time management
- Self-motivated and independent
- Shipping and receiving
- Product knowledge
- Inventory management
Timeline
DSD Receiver
Kroger
12.2021 - Current
Grocery Merchandiser
Kroger
08.2017 - 12.2021
Courtesy Clerk
Kroger
03.2015 - 08.2017
Trade Certificate - Industrial/Constructional Electricity
Scioto County Career Technical Center
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