Damla Kaya

• Managed bulk inventory levels to optimize stock availability and minimize waste.
• Oversaw daily operations of bulk department, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Trained and mentored staff on proper handling techniques and equipment use for bulk products.
• Collaborated with sales representatives on promotional campaigns, effectively increasing product visibility and sales volume in key market segments.
• Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, and supplies.
• Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of bulk goods, maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Increased sales by 23%

• Operations: Manage daily operations, including ordering, receiving, stocking, and ensuring product rotation and removal of expired items.
• Sales & Profitability: Drive sales, control costs (shrinkage), and meet financial goals for the department.
• Merchandising: Implement company display standards, change signage and prices, and maintain clean, organized shelves and backrooms.
• Customer Service: Act as a primary contact for customers, resolve complaints, and champion company service programs.
• Inventory Management: Conduct daily inventories, write orders, and ensure adequate stock levels.

• Inventory Management: Conduct regular and accurate cycle counts or physical inventory (PI) counts, investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, track inventory levels, and process orders. OVP Investigations.
• Stocking and Merchandising: Unpack deliveries, stock shelves and displays, ensure proper product rotation (first-in, first-out), and check expiration dates.
• Pricing and Documentation: Price items correctly using tags or stickers, and prepare shipping or receiving documentation as required.
• Customer Service: Greet customers, assist them with locating items, and answer product questions.
• Store Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness and organization in assigned areas, including shelves, aisles, and stockrooms.

Equipment Operation: May involve operating equipment such as hand trucks, dollies, or forklifts (if certified) to move stock.

Managing and updating planograms

Coordinating inventory counts

DC and DSD receiving

Input orders to ensure product is always stocked

Ensure accurate product scanning