Aaron Bruno
Menifee
Summary
Retail professional with extensive experience at Keurig Dr Pepper, specializing in merchandising and inventory management. Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations and improving customer satisfaction. Skilled in driving sales through strategic product displays and ensuring effective code date compliance. Strong ability to foster client relationships to enhance overall performance.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Keurig Dr Pepper
08.2021 - Current
- Executed retail merchandising strategies that increased product visibility
- Managed code date processes to maintain product freshness
- Delivered exceptional customer service that improved customer satisfaction
Reset Travel Lead/Retail Merchandiser
Apollo Retail
07.2014 - Current
- Executed retail resets and constructed displays, managing perishable and nonperishable items, ensuring compliance with date codes and minimizing spoilage
- Managed team in retail stocking, assigning workload tasks to optimize inventory placement
- Engaged with clients to identify and address their specific needs
Merchandiser
Reyes Coca Cola
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Executed retail merchandising strategies, improving product visibility and driving sales
- Managed code date tracking, ensuring product freshness and reducing waste
- Provided customer service support, enhancing shopping experience and fostering customer loyalty
Trainer/Retail Merchandiser
DPI Specialty foods
06.2016 - 05.2021
- Coordinated retail stocking, resets, and display construction for perishable and nonperishable items to ensure optimal product visibility and inventory management.
- Onboarded new hires on company policies and procedures to facilitate smooth integration into the team.
- Oversaw code date management to minimize product waste and maintain compliance with safety standards.
- Dpi corporate
Purchasing Manager
Saddleback Development
Lake Forest
01.2003 - 11.2011
- Negotiated contracts and formulated policies with suppliers to secure favorable terms.
- Identified and interviewed vendors, subcontractors, and equipment sources to evaluate product availability and sales terms.
- Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies, equipment and subcontracts
- Maintained records of goods ordered and received while purchasing high-quality merchandise at optimal prices and quantities.
- Created cost estimates to manage project budgets effectively.
- Prepare operation and maintenance manuals for clients and field personnel
Purchasing Agent/Equipment Manager
Valley Crest
Placentia
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Negotiated, renegotiated, and administered contracts with suppliers and vendors to secure favorable terms.
- Purchased the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
- Monitored shipments to ensure timely delivery of goods and resolved issues related to undelivered items.
- Prepared purchase orders, solicited bid proposals, and reviewed requisitions for goods and services to support the procurement process.
Grocery Clerk, Produce Clerk, Cashier
Boney’s Marketplace
San Diego
01.1985 - 01.1990
Grocery Clerk, Produce Clerk, Cashier
Trader Joes
Corona
Grocery Clerk, Produce Clerk, Cashier
Sprouts
Corona
Education
High School - General studies
Helix High School
La Mesa, CACollege - General Studies
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CASkills
- Retail merchandising and product display
- Inventory management and code date compliance
- Supplier negotiation and customer relationship management
- Sales forecasting
References
Upon Request
Timeline
Merchandiser
Keurig Dr Pepper
08.2021 - Current
Merchandiser
Reyes Coca Cola
05.2021 - 08.2021
Trainer/Retail Merchandiser
DPI Specialty foods
06.2016 - 05.2021
Reset Travel Lead/Retail Merchandiser
Apollo Retail
07.2014 - Current
Purchasing Manager
Saddleback Development
01.2003 - 11.2011
Purchasing Agent/Equipment Manager
Valley Crest
01.1999 - 01.2003
Grocery Clerk, Produce Clerk, Cashier
Boney’s Marketplace
01.1985 - 01.1990
Grocery Clerk, Produce Clerk, Cashier
Trader Joes
Grocery Clerk, Produce Clerk, Cashier
Sprouts
High School - General studies
Helix High School
College - General Studies
Grossmont College