Taylor Garner
Bella Vista,AR
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Sales Analyst
Kraft Heinz
Rogers, AR
01.2024 - Current
- Lead a group of 6 in a sprint to fully restructure retail SOP and reporting, resulting in a new feature dashboard
- Assisted in covering Lunchables + Cold Cuts communications to WM buyer trough multiple modular resets and two line reviews while CSL was on Maternity leave
- Assembled reports and presentations to share insights and recommendations with stakeholders.
- Devised data visualization dashboards to make complex data more accessible to stakeholders.
- Tracked key performance indicators to measure success of feature campaigns
Buyer
Walmart
Bentonville, AR
11.2020 - Current
- Successfully managed and grew a +$500M P&L in the Pet Durables space
- Served as department lead for all seasonal features, modulars, and e-commerce campaigns
- Curated X-CAT assortments for +20 modular relays in stores and ensured seamless digital launches simultaneously
- Championed Editorial marketing efforts for total department
- Built foundation of the pet apparel digital e-commerce business and online grocery capabilities
- Executed the first modularized pallet train feature during unlocking OPD channels, resulting in +80% digital sales growth YOY
- Mastered forecasting and executing an omni strategy
- Represented the department by presenting to senior executive leadership in walkthroughs, total merchandise meetings, QBR’s, and the consumables stand-ups
- Continuously drove Walmart market share growth across total desk
- Championed the launch of several brands including; GAP Pets, Doggy Parton, Canini by Baguette, House of Barker, Sassy Woof, etc.
Account Manager and Consultant
Bentonville Merchants International
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed Consumer Product brands such as CRKT, C4, MossyOak, NerfPets, and Tzumi for Walmart, Sam’s Club and Amazon
- Running sales and inventory analysis for strategy/buyer meetings
- Mastered art and science of sales, merchandising, and retail management
- Created sales decks, product development presentations, strategies, etc. to move the business forward
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
Education
BA - Management
Auburn University
Auburn, Al12-2020
Skills
- Analytical reporting
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Process optimization
- Strong presentation skills
- Evaluation of performance indicators
- Analytical problem-solving
- Data collection and analysis
- Skilled in Scintilla usage
- Proficient in Walmart systems
- Proficient in Circana/IRI
- Strategic business insight
Negotiation
Digital Optimization
Strategic Planning
Omni Acceleration
Ecommerce Business
Forecasting
Certification
- PAL Data Literacy Training - 2025
- Negotiation - Walmart - 2021,2022
- Scintilla - Walmart - 2023
Timeline
Senior Sales Analyst
Kraft Heinz
01.2024 - Current
Buyer
Walmart
11.2020 - Current
Account Manager and Consultant
Bentonville Merchants International
02.2019 - 03.2020
BA - Management
Auburn University