Purchansing Manager
Resume:
SHAWN M. OWEN
**** *. ***** ***** ****** • Meridian, ID 83646
Cell: 208-***-**** • Home: 208-***-**** • Email: ********@*****.***
Dear Hiring Manager:
As a highly motivated and energetic professional with 18+ years of experience in the food and drug class of trade for a Fortune 500 company as a Corporate GM/HBC Buyer and Corporate Visual Merchandising Analyst. I was District Manager for a national merchandising broker and also a director of retail for a pool and spa company, I am seeking employment with a company that places a high emphasis on honest business ethics and a work environment that promotes success.
I have excellent analysis, cost control, and technical skills and have been involved in extremely complex mergers and transitioning of business operations and some technical systems. I am committed to promoting an environment of collaboration; to obtaining the best possible product costs; and to maintaining high service levels to maximize return on investment. With a proven history of identifying ways to streamline and improve work efficiency, I have been commended for my ability to strategically plan and organize difficult projects.
Give me a project and I will get it done, done right, and on time! Throughout my career, I have maintained a strong work ethic as a self-starter with high standards and a high level of loyalty. I do not allow challenges or obstacles to become excuses; I find a way to resolve matters in an ethical way for all parties involved. My dedication, skill sets and professional knowledge would be a valuable asset to your company.
If these qualifications are what you are looking for, I am available. I look forward to an interview with you soon.
Sincerely,
Shawn M. Owen
Enc: Resume
SHAWN M. OWEN
2150 W. Cedar Grove Street • Meridian, ID 83646
Cell: 208-***-**** • Home: 208-***-**** • Email: ********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL POSITION
Aggressive! Driven to Succeed! Uncompromised Integrity!
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Cost & Budget Forecasting / Control
• Systems Integration / Technical Skills
• Logistics Planning
• Space / Merchandising Analysis
• Strategic Inventory Control
• Vendor Negotiations
• Research / Market Trends
• Profit Maximization
• Problem Resolution
• Personnel Motivation / Supervision
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PRISTINE POOLS AND SPAS
DIRECTOR OF RETAIL , Eagle, Idaho 02/04/2009 – 08/04/2009
I executed a local pool construction companies expansion plan to enter the retail market with a store that sold pool supplies, pool toys, spa’s and repair services. I administered all the day to day business requirements of ordering products, point of sale needs, computer software, employee training and operation procedures. Organized a pool service to clean and repair pools.
SUPERVALU, INC. (formerly Albertson’s Inc.)
BUYER EXPERIENCE
GM/HBC Buyer, Boise, ID 4/2007 – 8/2008
GM/HBC Buyer, Scottsdale, AZ 10/2000 – 3/2005
Six years of experience in reviewing, ordering, and maintaining inventory levels for up to 3500 Vitamin and Sport Nutrition items and 4000 Health, Beauty and Cosmetics items in up to six (6) Distribution Centers nationwide, serving 2500 stores under the banners of Albertson’s, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Albertson’s Osco, Albertson’s Sav-on, Sav-on Drug, Osco Drug, Shaw’s and Star Markets and many SuperValu independently owned operators. Managed a weekly store demand average of $1M - $1.5M. Negotiated contracts with 85-100 vendors and held them accountable. Expedited purchase orders, tracked inventory turns and excess inventory performance, handled return-to-vendor items. Minimized “out of stocks” by analyzing “potential out-of-stocks;” scheduled earlier delivery date to avoid dollar losses. Coordinated logistical details from start to finish, ensuring successful launch of new products. Secured additional $1M funding annually over and above negotiated promotional plan funds. Approved account payables, quarterly deals and rebates, new item slotting fees, and cost decreases (stock losses). Maintained a full buying desk with dual ordering responsibilities in both Albertson’s Legacy and SuperValu Legacy ordering systems. Maintained system integrity.
Accomplishments:
Boise, ID (2007-2008)
• Team Lead in transition of Albertson’s ordering system to SuperValu system.
• Consistently met or exceeded average weekly Service Level percentile.
• Reduced excess and aged inventory by $300K in Illinois DC by negotiating returns with 10 key Cosmetic Vendors.
• Selected by management as one of four-person team to transition an Albertson’s GM Distribution Center (services 400 stores with weekly demand of $8M) to Supervalu purchasing system.
• Selected as Procurement liaison between SuperValu Procurement Department (20 personnel) and Shaw’s Markets (200 stores) to create process for downloading and communicating all projected inventory needs.
Scottsdale, AZ (2000-2005)
• Played major role in successful launch of 100 items of “Olay Vitamins” with estimated earnings of $800K in 2004.
• Received “Service First Award” by meeting company / manufacturer initiative to remove 250 items of private label Vitamins out of 6 Distribution Centers by end of August 2000.
• Consistently delivered $250K quarterly ($1M annually) incremental deals with key manufacturers.
SPACE ANALYST EXPERIENCE
GM/HBC Senior Corporate Space Analyst, Boise, ID 3/2005 – 4/2007
Grocery/HBC Corporate Space Analyst, UT & AZ 7/1997 – 10/2000
Five years of experience in providing planogram support to all GM/HBC Category Managers, determining item assortment and recommending new and delete items. Maximized sales and minimized product inventory liability by analyzing financial data. Conducted space-to-sales analysis to achieve fair space for key manufacturers based on performance. Kept abreast of latest consumer-driven trends for future sales opportunities. Requested shelf labels for all price changes. Oversaw planogram publishing process for reset activities. Supplied 3rd party in-house planogram and reset support teams to implement reset activities at store level. Communicated planogram issues and updates to respective Procurement Departments to determine inventory needs.
Accomplishments:
• Selected to instruct and train team of 10 responsible for creating GM/HBC, Seasonal and Cosmetic Planograms for 2500 stores nationwide.
• Created training module on how to order store shelf labels from third party provider Vestcom.
PIA MERCHANDISING CO, INC.
District Manager, Bountiful, UT 7/1991 – 7/1997
Started at entry level position and rapidly advanced to District Manager, covering day-to-day operations in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming regions, supplying in-store merchandising and sales services. Managed staff of 35 and 1000 grocery retailers under major banners of Albertson’s, Smith’s Food and Drug King, Associated Foods, Fleming Foods, Dan’s Foods, Harmon’s, Macy’s, and Ream’s. Presented opportunities for off-shelf floor stands and displays, provided store credits for distressed products, rotated date-sensitive items, maintained schematic integrity, supported new store set-up, remodels and new item launches. Provided schematic development and new item placement analysis.
Accomplishments
• Increased revenue by negotiating grocery 3rd party retail support contract with Smith’s Food and Drug King, estimated annual earnings of $750K.
• Secured contracts with local and national manufacturers by providing support for new item launches, store resets, new store set-up and special one-time projects.
• Provided syndicated coverage for manufacturers: Proctor & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive, Gillette, Lever Bros., S.C. Johnson Wax, Ross Products, Mead Johnson, Ralston Purina and Nestle Beverage.
• Developed Colgate Palmolive deodorant schematic for Smith’s Food and Drug King – approved and implemented company-wide.
TRAINING / EDUCATION
ALBERTSON’S UNIVERSITY, Boise, ID, Scottsdale, AZ & Salt Lake City, UT
JDA Pro Space Training 2005
Office Level Introductory Series I 2004
Management Training Series 1998
CATAPULT COMPUTER SOFTWARE TRAINING COMPANY, Scottsdale, AZ
Microsoft 2.0 Access - Fundamental Training, Tools & Techniques, Advanced 2001
AMERICAN STORES UNIVERSITY, Salt Lake City, UT
Leadership Skills Series I and II 1999
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, Ogden, UT
Core classes 1990 – 1994
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook; JDA Pro Space Planning & Intercept/Interange software; Apollo; IRI Data (3rd party data storage program); Gladson (digital product images and label).
LANGUAGES
English and Portuguese with an understanding of Spanish
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
I will send upon request.
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