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Steve Denny

Stellarton,NS

Summary

Dynamic director with many intense years of leadership, change, competition, innovation and development at Sobeys. Deep knowledge of Empire, the supplier community and the overall industry. Experience is used to connect dots and drive solutions. Solid reputation of collaboration, getting things done and working positively with all stakeholders.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, National Sourcing

Sobeys Inc.
08.2020 - Current
  • Leveraged Empire's scale with major supplier partners adding tens of millions in new revenue
  • Established National Sourcing as new department at Empire
  • Led projects and work streams that impact multiple Empire banners including merger of Longo's business
  • Lead of Merchandising Leadership Committee (MLC) meeting
  • Direct updates of Sobeys policies for suppliers
  • Advanced Sobeys position on Grocery Code of Conduct, Sustainability, Supplier Diversity, Supplier Summit, Advantage survey and other industry initiatives
  • Worked closely with Supply Chain team through COVID on OTIF, Long Term Out of Stocks and policy updates
  • Sit on board of Circular Materials

National Director Category Mgmt, Dairy & Frozen

Sobeys Inc.
10.2017 - 08.2019
  • Led first true National Dairy and Frozen CM team for Full Serve and Community banners for Sobeys Inc.
  • Negotiated tens of millions in new revenue from supplier partners for company wide reset and harmonization project
  • Achieved leading sales and margin growth within high change management environment
  • Built efficient new processes with several cross functional departments
  • Collaborated effectively with banner peers and leaders across the business

Director of Category Mgmt, Grocery Atlantic Region

Sobeys Inc.
01.2013 - 10.2017
  • Led team of 14 Managers in Category Management, Replenishment, Pricing and Merchandising Services during a highly competitive and challenging time
  • Over achieved forecasted and budgeted sales and margin targets for Grocery consistently
  • Led and supported several change initiatives in Atlantic region
  • Led business compete plans in region during the introduction of new competitive offers in market
  • Developed and mentored several employees to help achieve their goals

Director of CM and Merchandising

Sobeys Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2013
  • Led CM Fresh team in 2012 for Atlantic Region.
  • Led Produce Merchandising team 2009-2012 focusing on improved quality and customer offer.
  • Led Grocery Merchandising team 2007-2009 focusing on pricing, in store merchandising planning and sales and margin.
  • Led various Grocery CM teams 2000-2007 which included Atlantic banner harmonization, new competitive threats and improved processes.

SAP Business Analyst, Transformation

Sobeys Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Managed data cleansing from legacy system to new SAP platform for Merchandising and Replenishment.
  • Managed data review process in each region to ensure sustainment of business during introduction of new SAP system.
  • Collaborated with all work streams of project as well as banner merchandising leads.
  • Promoted to Atlantic Canadian director role during transformation of company.

Category Manager/Buyer/Sales Rep Wholesale

Sobeys Inc.
01.1995 - 12.1998
  • Managed independent grocer relationships by selling and collecting for wholesale business.
  • Achieved lowest days outstanding payments from independent accounts
  • Led the replenishment team with best service levels and turns for our wholesale business.
  • Achieved sales and margins targets for several categories for wholesale business.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Acadia University
Wolfville, NS
05-1993

Skills

  • Creative collaboration
  • Leveraging values and context to inspire team
  • Integrator - Influence without authority
  • Develop leaders
  • Analytical
  • Cultural and Ethical leadership
  • Execution
  • Seeks opportunities for Empire

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Volunteer

  • Past Chair of the Grocery Foundation Atlantic Canada 2023
  • Chair of the Grocery Foundation Atlantic Canada 2019-2022
  • Board Director and Fundraising Chair of Grocery Foundation Atlantic Canada 2008-2018
  • Coach and Manager of sports teams 12 years
  • Member of Kinsmen Club of Canada 10 years

Timeline

Director, National Sourcing

Sobeys Inc.
08.2020 - Current

National Director Category Mgmt, Dairy & Frozen

Sobeys Inc.
10.2017 - 08.2019

Director of Category Mgmt, Grocery Atlantic Region

Sobeys Inc.
01.2013 - 10.2017

Director of CM and Merchandising

Sobeys Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2013

SAP Business Analyst, Transformation

Sobeys Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2000

Category Manager/Buyer/Sales Rep Wholesale

Sobeys Inc.
01.1995 - 12.1998

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Acadia University

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