Uriel Gutierrez
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Grocery Merchandiser with a proven track record at Heritage Grocers Group, enhancing store operations and financial outcomes in the Arizona and Nevada districts. Expert in Itasca Magic and Excel, demonstrating exceptional team collaboration and a goal-oriented approach. Achieved significant sales volume growth through strategic inventory management and vendor partnerships.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Grocery Merchandiser
Heritage Grocers Group
Phoenix, AZ
07.2021 - Current
- Supervised the Center Store Department operations across the Arizona and Nevada districts.
- Regularly analyzed performance metrics, including sales volume growth rates, to ensure alignment with budgetary goals.
- Periodically reviewed the General Ledger to identify and address any charges that could impact store financial results.
- Maintained effective communication with Center Store Category Managers to address store requirements related to pricing, inventory levels, and operational feedback.
- Supervised Center Store quarterly inventories to ensure that the third-party counts were accurate
- Organized and facilitated weekly meetings with store managers to discuss upcoming promotions, campaigns, and strategic initiatives.
- Conducted periodic audits to evaluate store conditions and ensure adherence to corporate programs and standards.
- Collaborated with suppliers to coordinate promotional displays, optimize inventory levels, and strengthen vendor-customer partnerships.
- Ensured consistency in shelving, rack, and bin arrangements across locations by utilizing pre-designed sketches and planograms.
- Supported grand openings of new Center Store locations by overseeing planning and execution.
- Supervised and participated in annual resets of the Center Store to align with organizational updates and goals.
- Trained prospective grocery managers on key performance indicators (KPIs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and merchandising best practices.
- Delivered comprehensive training to store personnel on the adoption and use of the computer-generated ordering system (Itasca) across multiple banners.
Assistant Store Manager
Cardenas Markets
Phoenix , Arizona
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Assisted Store Director reviewing the shrink results for the monthly perishable inventories.
- Reviewed the purchases-to-sales metric in a weekly basis to control inventory levels.
- Trained new employees on store policies, procedures and customer service standards.
- Managed day-to-day operations including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks.
- Organized weekly meetings with department heads to review progress on key objectives.
- Assisted in recruiting efforts by interviewing candidates for open positions in the store.
Grocery Manager
Los Altos Ranch Market
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Monitored inventory levels and stock shelves with new merchandise.
- Managed staff of 8 grocery clerks, ensuring that duties were completed in a timely manner.
- Built merchandising displays in strategic locations
- Coordinated efficient restocking of grocery merchandise to meet customer needs and promote consistent sales.
Education
Associate of Science - Business
Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ05-2025
Skills
- Proficient in Itasca Magic (CGO system)
- Intermediate Proficiency in Excel
- Basic Proficiency in Tableau
- Basic Proficiency in Category Analyzer
- Self-motivated
- Goal-oriented
- Quick learner
- Team Collaboration
Affiliations
- Reading
- Weightlifting
- Trading
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Grocery Merchandiser
Heritage Grocers Group
07.2021 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Cardenas Markets
02.2019 - 07.2021
Grocery Manager
Los Altos Ranch Market
01.2017 - 02.2019
Associate of Science - Business
Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College
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