Rafael Aleman
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Knowledgeable in the in and outs of the grocery store Business with 6 years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Diary Manager
Sprouts Farmer Market
Yuma, AZ
01.2023 - Current
- Placed and edited Diary and Frozen orders threw PICO as well a vendors with minimal over stock.
- Maintained a clean and organized Cooler and back stock.
- Ensured floor is fully stocked with inventory and neatly faced.
- Managed code dating and shrinkage to reduce loss of sales due to out of codes.
- Set up Ad directive as communicated by corporate.
Assistant Grocery Manager
Sprouts Farmer Market
Yuma, AZ
03.2021 - Current
- Maximized profit by coordinating efficient team workflows, minimizing waste and controlling shrinkage.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Monitored stock levels and ordered inventory as needed threw PICO.
- Coordinated efficient restocking of grocery merchandise to meet customer needs and promote consistent sales.
- Delivered expert customer service to store patrons and assisted with locating desired items.
- Assisted with training of new staff.
- Proficient on the in and out workings of PICO.
- Successfully managed grocery department in Grocery managers absents
- Proficient in completing inventory for grocery department.
- Analyzed sales trends and adjusted pricing accordingly.
- Set up Ads as directed by corporate while at the same time being able to make effective changes to improve ad sales
- Key holder
- Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
Bulk Clerk
Sprouts Farmer Market
Yuma, AZ
02.2020 - Current
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
- Assisted customers by locating items and loading heavy purchases in vehicles.
- Provided customer service by answering questions regarding product availability, pricing, and order status.
- Inspected shipments for damages or defects before stocking shelves as well as placing credit for damaged or mispicked items.
- Received incoming product deliveries and relocated to storage shelves, coolers, or bins.
- Increased value to clients through product knowledge.
- Compared merchandise invoices to items actually received.
- Followed food safety protocols while packaging and preparing product for sale.
- Identified damaged or expired products for removal from shelves.
- Received orders from customers and verified accuracy of items requested.
- Updated products with new pricing or temporary promotion signs to increase sales.
- Maintained cleanliness of sales floor and backroom areas throughout shift.
- Successfully Managed department in Bulk Managers absents
- Proficiently completed inventory
Produce Clerk
Sprouts Farmers Market
Yuma, AZ
09.2019 - Current
- Arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
- Kept accurate records of inventory levels and restocked as needed.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Assisted customers with product selection and answered questions regarding nutritional value or storage tips.
- Organized displays of fresh fruits and vegetables in the store.
- Stocked, rotated and faced products with attention to product quality and expiration dates.
- Informed customers about various types of produce available.
- Updated pricing and sales signs to promote merchandise.
- Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
- Received and unloaded Produce truck
- Maintained Wet Rack, filled crates with enough trim for the day
Education
High School Diploma -
Cibola High School
Yuma, AZ05-2009
Skills
- Managed several departments in short notice successfully
- High PCR rating while in charge of Dairy department
- Trained in PICO (Spot check, intelecounts, OSA)
- Key Holder
- Product Merchandising
- Proficient in the ordering of product in multiple departments
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Price Structuring
- Able to learn and adapt in high stress situations
- Proven reliability to management and team
- Trained in inventory and work load in serval departments
- Visual Merchandising
- Order Receiving
Timeline
Diary Manager
Sprouts Farmer Market
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Grocery Manager
Sprouts Farmer Market
03.2021 - Current
Bulk Clerk
Sprouts Farmer Market
02.2020 - Current
Produce Clerk
Sprouts Farmers Market
09.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cibola High School