Pete Steiner
Nashville,TN
Summary
Change-adaptive retail strategist with 15+ years driving floor-planning efficiency, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration across Fortune 500 environments. Skilled in data-driven decision making, automation, and team leadership to optimize space utilization and deliver measurable revenue growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Space Planner
Tractor Supply
Nashville, TN
09.2022 - Current
- - Design planograms and floor plans for Farm Supply & Outdoor Power categories, integrating regional preferences, compliance requirements, and merchandising strategies.
- - Partner with buyers, planners, and vendors to maximize profitability and customer experience.
- - Spearhead automation initiatives; lead user-acceptance testing for new planning features, boosting efficiency and accuracy.
Process Manager
PL Marketing – LAMCOE
10.2020 - 09.2022
- - Directed team of Floor Planning Analysts to deliver JDA-based layouts for Kroger stores.
- - Consolidated data sources to maintain 100% SLA compliance and floor plan accuracy.
- - Championed process improvements that reduced turnaround times.
Multiple Roles
Kroger Co.
06.2007 - 10.2020
- - Drug/GM Kompass Coordinator (2017–2020): Coordinated merchandising for 94 stores; introduced new products and executed major resets, increasing category sales.
- - HR Assistant Store Manager (2016–2017): Cut turnover by streamlining new-hire onboarding and coaching department leaders.
- - Operations Co-Manager (2007–2016): Managed multimillion-dollar sales volume, led safety & culture councils, and achieved shrink targets below corporate benchmark.
Graduate Assistant Instructor
Western Kentucky University
08.2006 - 05.2007
- - Taught undergraduate IT courses and facilitated labs on decision support systems and computer literacy.
Education
Master of Science - Data-Driven Decision-Making Specialization
University at Buffalo
01.2021
MBA - undefined
Western Kentucky University
01.2007
Leadership Studies Certificate - undefined
Western Kentucky University
01.2007
B.S. - Computer Information Systems
Western Kentucky University
01.2004
Skills
- Space & Floor Planning (JDA/Blue Yonder)
- Retail Operations
- Process Improvement
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Data Analysis (SQL, BI)
- Project Management
- Automation & UAT
- Merchandising Execution
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Space Planner
Tractor Supply
09.2022 - Current
Process Manager
PL Marketing – LAMCOE
10.2020 - 09.2022
Multiple Roles
Kroger Co.
06.2007 - 10.2020
Graduate Assistant Instructor
Western Kentucky University
08.2006 - 05.2007
MBA - undefined
Western Kentucky University
Leadership Studies Certificate - undefined
Western Kentucky University
B.S. - Computer Information Systems
Western Kentucky University
Master of Science - Data-Driven Decision-Making Specialization
University at Buffalo