Robin B.

Grocery Beauty Care Buyer @ Publix Super Markets

About

At Publix Super Markets, my role as the Grocery Beauty Care Buyer leverages strategic planning and a robust knowledge of supply chain logistics, ensuring our selection meets the evolving needs of our customers. With analytical and problem solving skills, I make data-driven decisions that maximize profitability. As the steward of Publix's excellence, my commitment to leadership and negotiations fortifies our position as a leader in the retail grocery sector, always prioritizing customer service.

Country

United States

City

Lakeland

Industry

Retail

Skill

Microsoft Access, Records Retention Management, Project Management, Team Management, Purchase Orders, Product Sourcing, Data Mining, Database Queries, Requirements Gathering, Commodity Markets, IRI data, Nielsen Data, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Business Management, Profit Maximization, Excelled at invoice resolution., MicroStrategy Reporting

Experience

Grocery Beauty Care Buyer

Publix Super Markets

2023-5 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

Lakeland, FL

Conduct annual category reviews and planogram updates. Analyze sales results. Create charts for displays. Responsible for pricing and gross margin. Mentor new associates on team. Analyze supplier scorecard and review with suppliers.

Grocery- Housewares Buyer

Publix Super Markets

2019-10 - 2023-5 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Responsible for annual category reviews for Housewares items and updates to planograms. Managed items with packs and repacks. Created ad plan and analyzed sales results. Managed pricing and gross margin. Analyzed supplier scorecard and reviewed with suppliers.

Fresh Meat Buyer

Publix Super Markets

2017-3 - 2019-10 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Responsible for Greenwise Beef, Pork, Lamb replenishment and development of Greenwise In house produced flavored bacons and fresh sausage. Conducted annual category reviews and sourced new items. Negotiated commodity pricing. Created ad plan. Analyzed Profit and Loss statement Analyzed supplier scorecard and reviewed with suppliers.

Cheese and Frozen Meats CPG Buyer

Publix Super Markets

2008-3 - 2017-6 · 9 yrs 4 mos

Conducted annual category reviews and updates to planogram resulting in sales increases. Responsible for pricing and gross margin. Analyzed Profit and Loss statement. Created ad plan. Utilized MicroStrategy for sales data and other analysis. Managed invoices for purchase orders. Analyzed supplier scorecard and reviewed with suppliers.

Fresh Products Supply Chain Technical Specialist

Publix Super Markets

2004-6 - 2008-3 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Responsible for Meat, Deli, Bakery, Produce requirements gathering for Supply Chain systems with Infosys consultants. Trained buyers and category managers on Supply Chain Systems. Developed training guides. Responsible for updating recipe system used in replenishment.

Fresh Department Category Analyst

Publix Super Markets

2001-8 - 2003-6 · 1 yr 11 mos

Created ad hoc reporting and scheduled analytical reports for Produce Department and Deli Department Analyzed Profit and Loss statement. Utilized MicroStrategy and Access database to create reporting.

Logistics Analyst - Team Leader

Publix Super Markets

1999-11 - 2001-8 · 1 yr 10 mos

Forecasted turn and ad replenishment for dairy warehouses with high fill rate and service level. Created and managed purchase orders. Selected as team leader in second year.

Corporate Administration Supervisor

Publix Super Markets

1995-8 - 1999-11 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Managed team of associates responsible for processing gift certificates, store licenses, records management,.security, and general administration tasks. Responsible for hiring associates with Department Director. Documented procedures for all associates with associate input.

Merchandise Payables Accounting Analyst

Publix Super Markets

1994-8 - 1995-9 · 1 yr 2 mos

Accurately tracked and handled payment of invoices for canned items at a fast pace. Researched outstanding invoices for suppliers. Conducted project work for department manager. Promoted to higher analyst level after 6 months due to exceeding weekly KPIs of department.