Category Specialist Fishing Accessories Resume Example CABELA's

CATEGORY SPECIALIST-FISHING ACCESSORIES

Career Focus

Self motivated and detail oriented professional with excellent organizational and time management skills. Strong ability to work within cross functional teams and maintain deadlines. Dynamic public speaker with strong communication skills

Summary of Skills

JDA and MMS
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Kodiak reporting

Vendor relationship management
Peer coaching and development
Public Speaking

Accomplishments

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Mohr Retail Negotiation Series

BPM Super User and Coach

2015-2017 Girl Scout Elected Delegate

Girl Scout Troop Leader

Professional Experience

Category Specialist-Fishing AccessoriesNov 2012 to Current
CABELA'S － SIDNEY, NE

Responsible for submitting and maintaining pricing events for retail and direct promotions in accordance with the price event timing structure.
Negotiation of vendor agreements and costs.
Managing Vendor Relationships.
Responsible for identifying slow moving product to discontinue and developing the pricing structure and exit strategy for the DXX items.
Identify potential items/vendors for Drop Ship program. Ensure that potential vendors meet all Drop Ship guidelines and that new items are set up accurately. I feel I am a subject matter expert in this area.
Review Catalog pages and internet PODS for accuracy and presentation.
Obtain copy and images for new items for Direct business.
Assist in the Assortment Planning Process for the upcoming year. Provide data and opinions to make a decision on products that need added to or removed from the assortment.
Responsible for completion of all costing and pricing for the next season/year in accordance with the catalog and internet timelines.
Maintain accurate vendor files in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Accurate Item Set Up and maintenance in JDA and Legacy.
Private Label product development and testing. Maintain timelines to keep vendor and category team on track during the development process.
Various Kodiak reporting as needed by the POD.
Review retail ads for accuracy and design.
Work with packaging department on packaging for new Private Label merchandise.
Assist in the Assortment Planning Process for the upcoming year. Provide data and opinions to make a decision on products that need added to or removed from the assortment.
Identify new vendors/products that fit into the assortment needs for the category.

Vendor Relations AssociateJan 2012 to Nov 2012
Cabela's － Sidney, NE

•Worked with merchandising/vendors to train on the importance of ensuring the correct EP is in the system in order to be printed on the hangtags.

•Worked with merchandising teams and vendors to explain the costs associated with having incorrect pricing on hangtags and the workload this causes both retail and distribution centers when items must be retagged with correct cost.

•Responsible for training and certifying vendors on the Electronic Trading Program and Drop Ship Program

•Assisting Vendors with questions regarding the vendor manual

•Communicating with vendors regarding compliance issues with shipments

•Communicating with vendors/merchandising/DCs regarding floor ready program and Value Added Services

•Assist DC and communicate with inventory on overages/shortages on POs

•Assist DCs/Inventory with RTV process

•Communicating with and onboarding vendors to the Cross Dock Program

Retail Store ManagerJun 2010 to Dec 2011
VIAERO WIRELESS － SIDNEY OGALLALA, NE

Managed staff of four sales representatives.
Administered necessary training for new employees as well as training for current employees on new processes, procedures and sales techniques.
Assisted Sales Reps with identifying potential leads and closing the sale.
Completed monthly and yearly reviews for all sales reps.
Maintained appropriate scheduling for staff.
Maintained necessary inventory levels.
Responsible for ensuring that each sales rep met or exceeded assigned forecast each month as well as coaching and counseling them to improve the following month.
Identified market trends and grow market share in my area.
Planned and executed marketing events in the store and in surrounding areas.
Handled customer service issues that were escalated to the management level.
Responsible for building relationships with local chamber, schools, businesses, etc.
Maintained operations reviews for my store and reported them to upper management.
Interviewed and hired new retail sales associates for my store.
Administered disciplinary action when necessary.
Responsible for selling wireless service to customers.
Identified small businesses to market products too.
Responsible for building customer base by going out into the community and networking.
Handled technical issues on handsets

Education

Associate of Science, General Studies2007WESTERN NEBRASKA COMMUNITY COLLEGE － Sidney, NE, US

GPA 3.8

Bachelor of Science, Business Communication2016DREXEL UNIVERSITY

GPA 3.5

Skills

Pricing, Negotiation, Vendor Relationship Management, JDA and MMS, Packaging Development, Product Development, Coaching and Training, Customer Service, Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), Kodiak, Time Management, Surdell, Public Speaking, Communication, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

CABELA'S
Cabela's
VIAERO WIRELESS

School Attended

WESTERN NEBRASKA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DREXEL UNIVERSITY

Job Titles Held:

Category Specialist-Fishing Accessories
Vendor Relations Associate
Retail Store Manager

Degrees

Associate of Science , General Studies 2007
Bachelor of Science , Business Communication 2016

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