ronald stark

Managed the merchandise, expense, and capital planning process fo the apparel business unit with $20B in sales. responsible for the monthly P&L review package which communicated the state of the apparel business to senior management.

Develop and produced analysis on top grocery and consumables vendors. Worked directly with suppliers to achieve performance goals.

Partner with Global Sourcing leadership to develop financial modeling and scorecarding on inflation, channel strategy, and apparel quality. Crutial player in the preparation of business reviews.

Partner with real estate leadership to coordinate +$1.1B remodel budget. Responsible for reporting and insights into the remodel program finances. Meet regularly with senior management to discuss the condition of the remodel program. Developed statistical analysis to determine remodel sales impacts.

Sam Walton opened the first Sam's Club in 1983 to meet a growing need among customers who wanted to buy merchandise in bulk. Since then, Sam's Club has grown rapidly, opening more than 600 clubs in the U.S. and 100 clubs internationally. By offering affordable, wholesale merchandise to members, Sam's Club helps make saving simple for families and small business owners. Sam's Club employs about 110,000 associates in the U.S. The average club is 134,000 square feet and offers bulk groceries and general merchandise. Most clubs also have specialty services, such as a pharmacy, an optical department, a photo center, or a tire and battery center.