RYAN MYERS
Newnan,GA
Summary
Dynamic Area Replenishment Director with a proven track record at US Foods, adept in optimizing inventory strategies and enhancing profitability. Skilled in purchasing platforms and fostering cross-functional collaboration, I successfully managed over $125 million in inventory across 3 high volume markets while driving significant revenue growth through effective KPI management, and team leadership.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Replenishment Manager - Area Director Replenishment
US Foods Mid-South Area
06.2015 - 10.2025
- Directed procurement team overseeing inventory valued at over $125 million across three distribution centers.
- Formulated strategies to optimize financial performance by targeting excess and obsolete inventory as well as leveraging purchasing volume.
- Identified and recruited talent to bridge skill gaps and uphold team performance standards.
- Coordinated weekly executive collaboration meetings with VPs from partner departments to create strategies that align.
- Fostered collaboration and professional growth through effective communication with cross-functional teams.
Category Operations Manager
US Foods Lakeland Division
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Managed complete product assortment for US Foods Lakeland division.
- Reviewed individual categories weekly to enhance MB to EB conversions, boosting TGP and purchasing allowances.
- Communicated conversion strategies to sales team and coordinated vendor support.
- Executed corporate initiatives, including promotions and SKU rationalization efforts.
- Collaborated with vendors and brokers on marketing plans and inventory issues.
- Negotiated Local Vendor Agreements based on product needs and market dynamics.
- Approved or denied new item requests considering product mix and vendor conditions.
- Implemented corporate sales growth initiatives weekly to drive revenue.
Senior Replenishment Buyer specializing in fresh dairy/cheese
US Foods Rosemont RSC
11.2012 - 07.2014
- Implemented corporate initiative for commodity purchasing aligned with market trends, enhancing profitability and balancing logistics income.
- Cultivated relationships with multiple vendors, managing communications for 3,500 individual products.
- Served as co-project planner and primary contact for logistics, divisions, and buying team during Cross Dock program integration.
- Managed purchasing operations for Cross Dock in US Foods West region across 10 divisions, generating over $4 million in annual freight income.
- Contributed to successful expansion of Cross Dock program to include South-West region through effective project planning and training.
- Promoted to Senior Buyer, overseeing two direct reports and enhancing departmental efficiency.
Expeditor/Replenishment Buyer specializing in proteins fresh and frozen
US Foods
11.2011 - 11.2012
- Contributed to Tampa RSC pilot program that developed and tested centralized purchasing for US Foods.
- Managed demand planning for over 150 vendors and 2,200 active SKUs, safeguarding $1.5 billion supply chain across four Florida divisions.
- Oversaw inventory valued at over $12 million, serving major accounts such as Florida school system and corporate chains like Applebee's and Hooters.
- Conducted daily inventory analysis to maintain Days Inventory On Hand (DIOH) below 24 days with a service level of 99.5.
Manager
Brinker International, Chilis Bar and Grill
03.1999 - 11.2011
- Managed operations for high-volume restaurant generating over 4.4 million annually with team of 90 members.
- Achieved Certified Training Store status for four locations through extensive culinary manager training.
- Analyzed food and beverage costs, maintaining total margin below 3% and launching company-wide AvT program.
- Selected by regional vice president to develop pre-training program for new restaurant openings, reducing costs and boosting profitability by 15%.
Education
High School -
Escanaba Public High School
Escanaba06.1998
Skills
- Purchasing and inventory management
- Demand planning and supply chain optimization
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team development
- Problem solving and root cause analysis
- Cost reduction strategies
- Change management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Area Replenishment Manager - Area Director Replenishment
US Foods Mid-South Area
06.2015 - 10.2025
Category Operations Manager
US Foods Lakeland Division
07.2014 - 07.2015
Senior Replenishment Buyer specializing in fresh dairy/cheese
US Foods Rosemont RSC
11.2012 - 07.2014
Expeditor/Replenishment Buyer specializing in proteins fresh and frozen
US Foods
11.2011 - 11.2012
Manager
Brinker International, Chilis Bar and Grill
03.1999 - 11.2011
High School -
Escanaba Public High School