RANDY KUNTZ
Huntington Beach
Summary
Versatile Senior Manager specializing in Retail sales and Operations and skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager Retail Operations
Vuori
Carlsbad
03.2023 - Current
- Developed strategy around supply procurement in retail stores. Standardized items and costs to reduce total spend YoY by more than 40%
- Oversaw budget planning process aligned with strategic business objectives, ensuring effective resource allocation.
- Developed best-in-class retail facilities program, achieving ~3 hour SLA and minimizing store disruption.
- Developed strategies across organizations to enhance retail physical inventory, sourcing third-party counting and collaborating with asset protection for results analysis.
- Recognized as Retail Partner of the Year in 2023 for outstanding contributions.
- Established Vuori Culture Committee to foster an inclusive culture and ensure alignment with company values across operations.
Senior Managers Operations /Regional EHS Manager
Nike
Orange County
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed DC operations for 350,000 SF, 1100 employees while delivering ~25m units across the USA.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance engagement and adoption of policies and procedures.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation for high-impact projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Managed workers compensation and employee injury claims along with reporting across a 6 DC network.
- Managed workers compensation and employee injury claims for a 6 DC network, streamlining reporting processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive engagement and adoption of policies and procedures.
SENIOR MANAGER
FedEx
Huntington Beach
05.2016 - 05.2021
- Recruited, hired, developed, and evaluated personnel for operational and retail positions to enhance team performance.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls that prevented overages and supported sustainability objectives.
- Established clear management goals and devised systems to track results for effective decision making.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Exceeded team goals by collaborating with staff to implement customer service initiatives that improved client satisfaction.
- Recruit, Hire, Develop, and evaluate personnel for operational and retail positions.
SENIOR GROUP MANAGER
Adidas
Los Angeles
10.2014 - 05.2016
- Managed multiple locations across Adidas group brands in Southern California, ensuring brand consistency and operational effectiveness.
- Managed district customer service over 14 stores and 1000 employees including 35 managers.
- Developed and coordinated HR programs and services, enhancing recruitment, training, and accountability across multiple locations.
- Manage multiple locations across multiple brands of the Adidas group throughout Southern California market.
- Managed all day to day operations for 40,000 sf and 100 employee store.
- Oversaw daily operations of 40,000 sf store with 100 employees, driving operational excellence and team performance.
- Surmounted logistics and in-stock obstacles by directly collaborating with vendor representatives and proactively adjusting strategies.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
Store Manager
The Home Depot
Orange County
03.1999 - 01.2012
- Managed all day-to-day operations and financial results for a 125,000 sf building with 250 associates, including 8 assistant managers and 15 department supervisors.
- Engaged customers to enhance shopping experiences and support revenue growth.
- Facilitated weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory, encouraging open communication for concerns.
- Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
California State University
Long Beach, CASkills
- Retail operations
- Budget Management
- Budget planning
- Supply chain management
- Logistics management
- Warehousing functions
- Vendor negotiations
- Performance analysis
- Training development
- Talent management
- Talent development
- Six Sigma
- OSHA 10 and 30 certifications
- Customer Service Management
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Organizational development
- Storage management
- Public speaking
Timeline
Senior Manager Retail Operations
Vuori
03.2023 - Current
Senior Managers Operations /Regional EHS Manager
Nike
05.2021 - 03.2023
SENIOR MANAGER
FedEx
05.2016 - 05.2021
SENIOR GROUP MANAGER
Adidas
10.2014 - 05.2016
Store Manager
The Home Depot
03.1999 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
California State University