Shelby Gilsdorf
Wyoming,USA
Summary
Experienced Procurement & Supply Chain Professional specializing in inventory management and vendor coordination. Over three years of success in reducing shrink through effective product rotation strategies and pricing accuracy. Skilled in purchase order management and collaborative problem-solving with sales teams. Proficient in using Biceps and Oracle for price reconciliation and inventory control.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer Assistant
SPARTANNASH
Byron Center, Michigan
07.2022 - Current
- Managed purchase orders for high-volume fresh (Deli) and frozen (Bakery) vendor portfolios across multiple regional distribution centers, achieving a consistent fulfillment rate.
- Managed purchase orders and tracked delivery schedules, ensuring timely arrivals to meet operational needs.
- Executed inbound and outbound price changes via Biceps and Oracle, managed pricing discrepancy screens, and coordinated vendor billbacks for credit requests, samples, and short-dated products, ensuring accurate pricing across vendor transactions.
- Monitored warehouse product movement, audited warehouse slots for proper inventory rotation, and spearheaded weekly 'Push Lists' to successfully clear short-dated and excess seasonal items, directly reducing shrink across the value chain.
- Eliminated communication gaps as a single, responsive procurement resource for store-level credits, sample requests, and distribution resolutions, earning commendations from regional sales and field merchandising teams.
Category Assistant
SPARTANNASH
Byron Center, Michigan
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Acted as the central point of contact to resolve vendor pricing errors, correct shipping details (ti-hi corrections, pack/size variances), navigate vendor lead times/minimums, and coordinate special promotional ad requests.
- Assist in new item and assortment catalog management.
- Create and implement business reports to align with and advance organizational objectives.
- Collaborate with internal teams to troubleshoot setup problems, verify pricing accuracy, and support seasonal asks.
Bakery Manager
FAMILY FARE (SpartanNash Retail)
Wyoming, USA
07.2015 - 06.2019
- Directed all daily operations, inventory control, and customer service initiatives for a high-traffic supermarket bakery department.
- Supervised, scheduled, and mentored a team of five retail employees, successfully cross-training a high-potential associate into an Assistant Manager role.
- Utilized corporate computer networks to pull financial performance reports and complete monthly inventory asset counts.
- Partnered strategically with adjacent store departments on cross-merchandising displays to drive impulse sales and optimize floor space.
Cake Decorator / Bakery Supervisor-in-Training
COSTCO WHOLESALE
Grand Rapids, USA
12.2014 - 07.2015
- Executed high-volume specialty cake decoration and production according to strict corporate presentation and quality guidelines.
- Cross-trained and prepared for leadership responsibilities to supervise high-volume bakery shifts and manage event order flows.
Bakery Assistant
FAMILY FARE (SpartanNash Retail)
Wyoming, USA
06.2010 - 12.2014
- Managed customer order-taking, scaled production processes, performed base-icing/cake decorating to fulfill orders, and provided frontline retail service.
- Operated bakery equipment such as mixers, ovens, and proofers efficiently.
- Tracked monthly inventory for all bakery products to maintain stock levels and reduce waste.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety standards in food handling.
- Participated in training program to prepare for bakery manager role, enhancing leadership skills and operational knowledge.
Education
associate degree -
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- Purchase order management
- Promotional/Ad Order Fulfillment
- Sales Support
- Shrink mitigation
- Slot/Rotation Audits
- Price reconciliation
- Inbound/Outbound Margin Monitoring
- Allocation Tracking
- Vendor/Broker Mediation
- Biceps
- OMS
- Cognos
- Relex
- Oracle
Timeline
Buyer Assistant
SPARTANNASH
07.2022 - Current
Category Assistant
SPARTANNASH
07.2019 - 07.2022
Bakery Manager
FAMILY FARE (SpartanNash Retail)
07.2015 - 06.2019
Cake Decorator / Bakery Supervisor-in-Training
COSTCO WHOLESALE
12.2014 - 07.2015
Bakery Assistant
FAMILY FARE (SpartanNash Retail)
06.2010 - 12.2014
associate degree -
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE