With work experience over 35 years, Shane is nowadays working at Urm Stores that is located in None as a Director C-Store and Small Grocery. Shane received his education at the University of Idaho. Shane lives in Spokane Valley, Washington. To contact with Shane, you can look for their phone number or email address or receive further info by requesting access to Shane's additional details on this webpage.
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Sean Copenhaver
Last updated Jun 17, 2024
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Director C-Store and Small Grocery
Washington
URM Stores Inc. is a grocery distribution warehouse.
from Jul 2015
Category Manager Foodservice
3901 Hogum Bay Road Ext northeast, Lacey, WA 98516
1996 — Aug 2013
Education
Occupations
Executive
Director
Operations Manager
Skills
Purchasing
Forecasting
Sales
Negotiation
Pricing
Procurement
Team Building
Food
Strategic Planning
Logistics
Marketing Strategy
Process Improvement
Marketing
Management
New Business Development
Business Planning
Profit
Contract Negotiation
Microsoft Excel
Coaching
Demand Planning
Pricing Strategy
Maintain optimum item selection and SKU count to achieve set category objectives. Gross margin growth across the category and ROI on total inventory and per SKU. Establish and maintain accurate price and margin integrity. Develop and foster strong vendor relations to ensure partnership is maximized. Support buyer partners to ensure aggressive pricing and shipping costs are achieved
best purchasing practices are executed and fill rate goals are met based on category plan. Effective communication and interaction of product updates
data and overall category go to market strategy to the sales team. Achievement of goals set by Director of Category Management/Purchasing and sales and marketing. Source product within a specified category that will create value and excitement for our customers and impact company success by achieving profitable growth and sustaining our competitive advantage. Formulate category business plan and implement tactics for product assortment
pricing
promotion
planograms
advertising
and logistics to maximize sales and profitability. Become the category expert and consistently analyze and interpret selection to ensure products are performing well and earning their space and ROI. Review selection for non-performers and replacements. Interpret category sales
procurement
product trends as well as internal/external data to secure and develop the right products and lead category growth. Develop strong vendor partnerships to review category opportunities and negotiate to achieve best cost of goods in concert with aggressive product and marketing dollars to support marketing programs. Work closely with internal buyers to ensure best procurement practices are established and maintained on turn inventory and purchase orders. Interact with sales and marketing team on product and promotional needs
category interaction and customer requirements. Responsible for evaluating as well as reporting on the performance of products. Secure an in-depth knowledge of the market by visiting our retailers
competition
trade shows and studying industry data and news.
FAQs about Shane Copenhaver
What's the main profession of Shane Copenhaver?
Shane Copenhaver is a Director C-Store and Small Grocery.
What are the main profession of This professional?
These person's professions are Executive and Director
Where does Shane Copenhaver currently live?
Spokane Valley, Washington is the place where Shane Copenhaver lives
What is Shane Copenhaver's email?
The professional's email is sc**@urmstores.com.
How many companies did Shane Copenhaver work at?
Shane Copenhaver worked at six jobs.
Where has Shane Copenhaver studied?
Shane studied at the University of Idaho.
What is professional industry that Shane Copenhaver worked in?
Shane Copenhaver works in Food Production industry.
What are special skills of Shane Copenhaver?
This professional has such skills as Purchasing, Forecasting, Sales, Negotiation, Pricing, Procurement, Team Building, Food, Strategic Planning, Logistics, Marketing Strategy, and Process Improvement.