Rodney Rozier
Marion
Summary
Dynamic Perishable Manager at Foodlion Grocery Store with a proven track record in operational efficiency and inventory management. Enhanced customer satisfaction through strategic merchandising and effective team leadership. Successfully reduced waste while optimizing labor costs, showcasing strong food safety compliance and a commitment to continuous improvement in the perishable department.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Perishable Manager
Foodlion Grocery Store
01.2021 - Current
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust merchandising strategies accordingly for maximum profitability.
- Managed budget effectively by optimizing labor costs and minimizing waste through improved forecasting techniques and scheduling adjustments.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels with a focus on providing exceptional service in all perishable departments.
- Optimized space allocation within the department through strategic layout design, taking into account product visibility and ease of access for customers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, competitor offerings, and regulatory changes to make informed decisions for the perishable department''s continuous improvement.
- Enhanced perishable department performance by implementing effective inventory management and merchandising strategies.
- Managed department personnel, performance management, training, and workflow planning.
- Designed and delivered training for perishable department associates in required skills and areas of job responsibilities.
- Oversaw accurate and timely receipt of perishable products.
Marketing Manager
IGA Supermarket
10.2003 - 01.2021
- Fostered a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and open communication among employees.
- Maximized revenue potential by cross-selling complementary products such as seasonings and marinades.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to ensure optimal functionality of all meat processing machinery.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing a well-organized and clean meat department.
- Optimized staff productivity through effective task delegation, performance evaluations, and constructive feedback sessions.
- Reduced waste and shrinkage by implementing effective loss prevention strategies.
- Educated customers on various cuts of meat, cooking techniques, recipes leading to an enhanced shopping experience.
- Improved overall store performance with efficient inventory management and product rotation.
- Implemented strategic merchandising plans for increased sales and profit margins.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
- Created signs and tags to price items for normal inventory and special promotions and to inform and educate customers.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
- Conducted regular inventories of stock and documented losses using [Software].
Education
High School Diploma -
Victory Baptist Academy
Fayetteville, NCSkills
- Operational efficiency
- Food safety compliance
- Merchandising strategies
- Inventory management
Timeline
Perishable Manager
Foodlion Grocery Store
01.2021 - Current
Marketing Manager
IGA Supermarket
10.2003 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Victory Baptist Academy
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