Justin Chung
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in category development and strategic planning at Sobeys. Proven ability to drive sales growth through effective promotional strategies and vendor management. Skilled in data analytics, identifying opportunities, and fostering team collaboration to achieve goals. Known for delivering high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments while continuously adapting to new challenges.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Category Manager - Liquor
Sobeys
Calgary, AB
09.2016 - Current
- Assess and evaluate sales growth opportunities across diverse categories, formulating annual promotional plans alongside strategic merchandising strategies to achieve and surpass target goals.
- Engage cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, and Finance teams to effectively implement flyers, in-store promotions, planograms, and loyalty programs, enhancing customer engagement and sales
- Develop and preserve strategic relationships with local vendors, supporting successful rollout of promotional programs and increasing presence of local craft alcoholic beverage categories.
- Monitor gross target margins through effective management of cost and retail adjustments while complying with provincial regulations on a monthly basis.
Information Standards Analyst - Team Lead
Sobeys
Calgary, AB
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Led resolution of multifaceted data problems associated with sourcing, cost, and deals, consistently ensuring efficient solutions.
- Strategically crafted and executed thorough documentation detailing new processes and best practices, achieving significant lead time reductions.
- Executed comprehensive audit and validation effort for all critical data associated with 2,500 new product listings, achieving project completion in under a month.
- Exhibited leadership by training and mentoring 14 new team members across varied responsibilities, ensuring adherence to high data integrity standards.
Pricing Analyst
Sobeys
Calgary, AB
02.2015 - 02.2015
- Executed monthly competitive pricing analysis of Key Value Items (KVIs) directed to Director, delivering essential insights for anticipating potential growth and decline.
- Carried out meticulous assessments of retail prices for wide-ranging collection of more than 500 grocery items, maintaining compliance with pricing strategy designed to enhance profit margins.
- Thoroughly documented promotions and validated weekly flyers for reliable, error-free information.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB06-2012
Skills
- Category development and planning
- Sales analysis and data analytics
- Analytical thinking and strategic planning
- Promotional planning and strategy
- Cost management and competitive pricing
- Vendor relationship and management
Certification
- Certified Professional Category Analyst (CPCA)
Timeline
Assistant Category Manager - Liquor
Sobeys
09.2016 - Current
Information Standards Analyst - Team Lead
Sobeys
05.2015 - 09.2016
Pricing Analyst
Sobeys
02.2015 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing
University of Calgary