Taija LaCoste
Wisconsin Rapids,WI
Summary
Multiple years of supervisor experience. Currently overseeing a team of 26 individuals and 122 large scale accounts spanned across Wisconsin. Travel 200 miles a day, working an average of 6 days a week. Perfect attendance in 5 years. Team work makes the dream work.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising Supervisor
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.
, WI
04.2023 - Current
- Reviewed product performance metrics and identified areas for improvement.
- Created promotional campaigns that drove customer interest in specific products or lines.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring sufficient stock was available at all times.
- Organized special events within stores to promote particular items or collections.
- Developed relationships with key stakeholders such as suppliers, buyers, and store managers.
- Conducted regular store visits to ensure adherence to merchandising standards.
- Created visual displays that showcased products in an attractive manner.
- Supervised a team of 26 merchandisers, providing guidance and support when needed.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Developed and implemented merchandising strategies to increase sales and maximize profits.
- Trained new staff members on company policies and procedures related to merchandise management.
- Coached, directed and counseled merchandisers on overall performance, clearly defined expectations, monitored progress and tracked volume for incentives and productivity.
- Developed and drove product merchandising plans, analyzed region, and store-specific data and recommended actions that boosted business profitability.
- Stocked and rotated shelves and built displays to deliver results for stores and suppliers.
- Coordinated with Human Resources staff on employee leaves of absence or termination paperwork.
- Processed payroll for 26 employees weekly, ensuring accuracy of pay and deductions.
- Created and maintained employee schedules to ensure adequate staffing levels.
Merchandiser
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.
07.2020 - 04.2023
- Monitored competitor activities in order to stay ahead of the competition.
- Participated in weekly meetings regarding upcoming promotions or changes in product lines.
- Organized displays according to company standards and specifications.
- Provided feedback from customers regarding product selection, display, and pricing.
- Set up attractive window displays that encouraged customers to enter the store.
- Worked closely with store managers to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures related to merchandising activities.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Established processes for tracking damaged goods returns from retail outlets.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment at all times.
- Assisted customers with locating desired items within store locations.
- Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
- Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations.
- Built product displays and placed appropriate signage for merchandise.
- Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management.
- Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock to discard outdated items.
- Stocked and rotated shelves and built displays to deliver results for stores and suppliers.
- Cleaned and organized display cases, shelves and aisles.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Built effective partner store relationships to improve customer satisfaction.
Team Lead
Walmart
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Provided support to junior staff during peak periods of workloads.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Delegated tasks appropriately according to individual skill sets.
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
- Resolved escalated customer complaints or queries promptly and efficiently.
- Conducted performance appraisals for team members, providing feedback and identifying areas of improvement.
- Held regular one-on-one coaching sessions with staff members to encourage personal development.
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Developed strategies to increase team productivity and improve customer service levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westfield High School
Westfield, WI05-2015
Skills
- Merchandise planning
- Vendor relations
- Retail
- Team management
- Payroll policies and procedures
- Scheduling
- Traveling
Timeline
Merchandising Supervisor
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.
04.2023 - Current
Merchandiser
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.
07.2020 - 04.2023
Team Lead
Walmart
01.2019 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Westfield High School