Gavin Taylor
Statesville
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Perishable Manager at Food Lion with a proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and reducing shrinkage through strategic inventory management. Expert in food safety compliance and product rotation, while fostering teamwork and collaboration to achieve company goals. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and driving profitability.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Perishable Manager
Food Lion
01.2022 - Current
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust merchandising strategies accordingly for maximum profitability.
- Coordinated product rotation according to expiration date and quality parameters.
- Acted as a liaison between store management and corporate teams to ensure alignment on companywide goals, policies, or promotional activities.
- Reduced shrinkage levels by conducting regular audits, monitoring expiration dates, and ensuring proper rotation of products.
- Designed and delivered training for perishable department associates in required skills and areas of job responsibilities.
- Enhanced perishable department performance by implementing effective inventory management and merchandising strategies.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to negotiate pricing deals, secure promotional support, and ensure timely deliveries.
- Developed and maintained schedule for staging and delivering orders.
- Oversaw accurate and timely receipt of perishable products.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC06-2027
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Mitchell Community College
Statesville, NC05-2025
Davie County Highschool
Mocksville, NC06-2023
Skills
- Operational efficiency
- Food safety compliance
- Merchandising strategies
- Inventory management
- Product rotation
- Employee coaching
- Ordering and receiving
- Food safety monitoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavin-taylor-875778381/
My linkedin profile link
Certification
- National Honor Society, Mitchell Community College
Timeline
Assistant Perishable Manager
Food Lion
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Appalachian State University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Mitchell Community College
Davie County Highschool
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