Supply Chain & Inventory Operations Specialist

DAVID ARCAND

Clarkston, MI 248-***-**** **********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-oriented supply chain and operations professional and U.S. Army veteran with nine years of experience supporting inventory management, SKU distribution, and retail supply chain execution across multi-site environments. Skilled in planogram compliance, on-shelf availability, operational reporting, and cross-functional coordination to support demand fulfillment and continuous improvement. Well-suited for Supply Chain Coordinator, Inventory Analyst, or Operations-focused roles. SUPPLY CHAIN & OPERATIONS SKILLS

Inventory Management and Replenishment

SKU Distribution and On-Shelf Availability

Retail Supply Chain Execution

Demand Support and Promotional Execution

Planogram and Schematic Compliance

Operational Reporting and Documentation

Route Optimization and Time Management

Stakeholder Communication and Issue Resolution

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Retail Sales Merchandiser

Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC (ASM)

Clayton, MO April 2016 – November 2025

Supply Chain, Inventory, and Operations Focus

Supported end-to-end retail supply chain execution by ensuring product availability, planogram compliance, and on-shelf integrity across 57 high-volume grocery and big-box retail locations, including Meijer, Target, and Kroger.

Managed inventory flow at the store level by maintaining full distribution of authorized SKUs, reducing out-of-stock conditions, and supporting demand fulfillment aligned with client forecasts and promotional plans.

Executed planograms and schematics to optimize shelf space utilization, improve product visibility, and support category management objectives.

Monitored shelf conditions, inventory rotation, and product freshness to support inventory accuracy, shrink reduction, and compliance with client standards.

Coordinated placement, tagging, and replenishment of Point-of-Sale (POS) materials, supporting promotional execution and demand generation initiatives.

Analyzed store-level conditions and audit findings to identify supply chain gaps, escalation needs, and corrective action opportunities.

Provided actionable field intelligence and feedback to clients and internal stakeholders regarding inventory performance, distribution challenges, and operational constraints. D. Arcand P a g e 2

Maintained accurate documentation, including activity reports, store recaps, itineraries, time sheets, and expense reports, supporting data integrity and operational reporting.

Prioritized workload and routing efficiency to maximize coverage, service levels, and responsiveness across a multi-store territory.

Collaborated cross-functionally with ASM management, retail partners, and client representatives to resolve inventory, compliance, and execution issues in a timely manner.

Built strong working relationships with store leadership and client teams to support consistent execution, service reliability, and operational alignment. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts

Michigan State University

Cumulative GPA: 3.45

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