Corinne Hawk

**** ** ***** **, ******* MD, ***** 856-***-**** aczuwq@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

US CATEGORY MANAGER, DELSEY LUGGAGE (Sept. 2015 Present)

Lead forecaster and planner for DELSEY USA

Closely work with Procurement team on purchasing needs

Regularly make in person customer visits for planning meetings and sales reviews

Collaborate with the Marketing on new products based on category trends

Observable improvements since in position:

Improved forecast accuracy to 90%+ on a $80M+ sales budget

Worked with sales team to reduce days of inventory by 5+ days

INVENTORY CONTROL, FOODS GALORE INC. (Nov. 2011 Aug. 2015)

Balance and assess $3M+ inventory on a daily basis

Improved cycle count accuracy with implementation of cycle schedule

Responsible for replenishment of inventory at all satellite locations

Initiated quality control guidelines for perishable categories

Evaluated system reports on department performance and sales analysis

Streamlined operational efficiency through re-design of warehouse layout

Liaison between purchasing, sales and operational teams

Enhanced level of customer service and satisfaction by working closely with sales team

Collaborated with purchasing team on decreasing days on hand and par levels

Observable improvements since in position:

Decreased inventory variance from 5% to 1%

Increased inventory turnover by 5 days

Implemented quality procedures and reduced shrink by .5%

Refined system reporting tools with correct data

FRESH MARKET DIRECTOR, ACME MARKETS/SUPERVALU (March 2010-November

2011)

Lead a store of 100+ associates

Experience in a Union environment

Executed a check system for improved quality of all perishable departments

Set merchandizing standards and procedures for profitability

Evaluated Profit & Loss statement on monthly basis

ASSOCIATE TEAM LEADER, WHOLE FOODS MARKET (July 2008-March 2010)

Worked within a set budget guideline to maximize gross profit

Tracked department purchases for efficient inventory management

Establish advancement opportunities within department for team members

Assessed product placement for profitable returns

BUYER, WHOLE FOODS MARKET (July 2006-July 2008)

Managed 30+ vendor accounts

Set inventory level standards and sales goals to maximize margin profitability

Established margin guidelines for gain sharing surplus

Assist customers with various nutritional needs and services

EDUCATION

BUFFALO UNIVERSITY (October 2011)

Micro MBA

COOK COLLEGE, RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, NEW BRUNSWICK NJ (May 2006)

BS in Nutritional Science/Food Administration

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