ROCCO A. GRANATO
Whitby, Ontario L1N 5P9
E-mail: abofp2@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE: Obtain a position where I can utilize my skills obtained through
my many years of experience
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:
. Self motivator, with 25 years of retail and produce experience
. Proficient with working knowledge of I-Trade and SAP
. Certified O.P.M.A Quality Control Inspector
. Extensive C.F.I.A. knowledge
. Extensive retail experience, including grand opening and store setup
. Years of knowledge in merchandising, warehousing, quality assurance
and buying
. HACCP and food safety
EMPLOYMENT
Sobeys 2010-
2012
Buyer - hothouse, field vegetables, dressings and dips
. Fill and replenish vegetable category
. Maintain 95-97% fill rate with 2-4 day Inventory turns
Sobeys - Whitby Retail Support Center
2005-2010
Quality Assurance Inspector (Specialist)
. Inspected all in-coming freight to Sobeys and C.F.I.A. SPECS
. Maintained cold chain requirements .Inventory accuracy,HACCP
. Liaison between category managers, buyers and retail stores
. Hosted and trained all district produce managers and operators in
C.F.I.A. Inspection Protocol
Sobeys 2003-
2005
Manager, Produce Department
. Trained all produce staff to execute merchandising and plan-o gram
. Drove sales, achieved profit margins, and maintained operating budgets
. Trained, educated and prepared all produce staff for multiple grand
openings
. Implemented operational training
Wal-mart Canada 2001-2003
Department Associate
. Responsible for garden center set up for Durham Region stores
. Set up, organized and arranged all related merchandise
. Ensured quality control of product
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DANFORTH COLLEGE, Toronto, Ontario Graduated in Small Business
Operations
O.P.M.A Certified Quality Assurance