Dynamic, articulate and results-driven Business Management Professional with a proven track record of leading critixxxxxxl operations, client relations and staff development strategies to increase productivity, revenue and profitability results.  Eager to integrate extensive logistics, warehouse management and distribution expertise toward supporting the goals of a progressive employer in a Distribution Management role.

 

Merchandise Distribution

Inventory Planning

Forexxxxxxsting/Interpret Data

Budget Management

Teambuilding/Staff Development

Supply Chain Management

Logistics and SKU Planning

Talent Acquisition

Quality Assurance

Vendor Relations/Negotiations

Database Development

Material Sourcing ProIDAW

 

 

2008 to Present: Target Store # 301 -  Store Team Leader, Rancho Cuxxxxxxmonga, Xxxxxx

   Spearhead the recruiting and development of key management team;  lead by example, integrate best practices philosophy to drive optimized performance standards for this large, high volume retail operation with over 150K sq.ft of floor space.

   Motivate and inspire strong results; grow sales to $56MM, consistently achieve exceptional customer service ratings, and lead a 63% increase in customer frequency from 06/2008 to 12/2009.

   Consistently achieve targeted revenue and profitability goals; currently posting a 1% year over year increase despite a challenging economic climate.

 

2004  to 2008:  Target Store # 291 - Store Team Leader, Riverside, Xxxxxx

   Create operations plans based on corporate strategy and provide overall leadership to retail operation ranked for this 79K sq.ft. operation employing as staff of 250.

   Ensured adherence to merchandising standards, built a strong management team and introduced/ corporate directives as required; championed a complete reorganization of inventory and merchandising processes to optimize space alloxxxxxxtions and decrease overhead costs.

   Through leadership and superior management skills, grew year over year sales results; provided guidance and direction for customer service, sales and operations goals.

   Developed, reviewed and adhere to monthly and annual sales plan, reviewed and modified sales initiatives according to profit/loss statements and market conditions; consistently managed operation in a high sales performance xxxxxxpacity.

   Maintained effective communixxxxxxtions and working relationships with other management personnel and positively reward efforts and encourage contributions from the team; grew gross margin by .42%, sales by 5%, and consistently increased guest frequency indixxxxxxtors.

 

2000 to 2004: Target Distribution Center - Expediting Group Leader, Fontana, Xxxxxx

   Drove cohesion between distribution centers, vendors, stores and HDQ merchandise flow team to increase performance results; maintained strict oversight of operations budgets, enhanced load quality and decreased claims reduction by implementing tactixxxxxxl process improvement strategies.

   Spearheaded the conversion and rollout for Target and Mervyn s Distribution Information Reporting Systems integration; maintained workflow and business continuity during project.

 

1996  to 2000: Target Distribution Center - Inbound Group Leader, Fontana, Xxxxxx

   Drove 14% CPH (xxxxxxrtons per hour) results, reduced OSHA reportable incidents by 8%, and maintained trailer service levels at 97%.

Additional Related Experience

1994 to 1996:  Best Buy Company - Supervising Manager, Ontario, Xxxxxx

1990  to 1994: J&R Distribution Systems - Administrative Manager, Fontana, Xxxxxx

1987 to 1990: Weber Distribution Center - Customer Service Representative,  Anaheim, Xxxxxx

 

Xxxxxx State University at Fullerton - Bachelor of Science Degree, Biologixxxxxxl Sciences