Luke Grady
Ephrata
Summary
Seasoned manager touting years of expertise maintaining supply levels and handling large orders for $ 2-3 Million monthly revenue organization. Knowledgeable resource committed to assisting customers and alleviating conflicts through effective communication and active listening. Promoting exemplary skills in developing positive workplace environments and boosting employee morale. Determined with success boosting productivity and streamlining procedures for organizations. Focused on smoothly overseeing financial, personnel and operational facets. Expertly balanced targets with resources and optimized long-term success. Will bring high energy and drive for success to the company.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Control Manager
The Giant Company
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Improved inventory accuracy by implementing a robust cycle counting program and refining warehouse organization strategies.
- Reduced stock discrepancies through meticulous record-keeping and consistent communication with relevant departments.
- Enhanced overall efficiency of the inventory control process by updating software systems and streamlining workflow procedures.
- Managed a team over 30 associates focusing on perfecting ordering for the facility, keeping inventory levels correct to most efficiently fulfill customer orders.
- Helped the rest of the Warehouse management team manage day to day operations across the facility.
Retail Supervisor
Advantage Solutions
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing customer concerns promptly.
- Boosted store sales through effective merchandising, product placement, and promotional displays.
- Managed inventory levels for optimal stock availability and minimized overstock situations.
- Trained new employees on store policies, procedures, and sales techniques to enhance their performance.
- Managed a team of 17 retail merchandisers across South Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland
Grocery Manager
The Giant Company
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Boosted grocery sales with top-notch merchandising abilities and expertise in implementing effective promotions.
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Managed Center store departments (Grocery,Dairy,Frozen, Natural organics, and Health and Beauty) with a team of approximately 50 associates, generating more than 2 million dollars in monthly revenue.
- Specialize in ordering and merchandising products across the store in order to reach a peak sales potential
Grocery Manager
The Giant Compay
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Boosted grocery sales with top-notch merchandising abilities and expertise in implementing effective promotions.
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Enhanced communication between patrons and team members to cultivate upbeat, team-oriented culture.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Managed Center store departments (Grocery, Dairy ,Frozen, Natural organics, and Health and Beauty) with team of approximately 50 associates, generating more than 2 million dollars in monthly revenue.
- Specialized in merchandising and sales within store to maximize sales potential
- Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
Meat and Produce and Grocery Associate
Giant Food Stores
04.2014 - 03.2020
- Maintained current knowledge of shelf planograms and end cap plans to merchandise products.
- Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments and bagging purchases.
- Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
- Maintained safe, neat and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
- Ordered and merchandised meat, seafood and produce departments.
Stock Controller
Nordstrom
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Determined and performed appropriate adjustments of authorized stock levels.
- Operated manual and electric pallet jacks, safely relocating heavy merchandise on sales floor for timely stocking.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05.2021
High School Diploma -
Donegal High School
Mount Joy, PA06.2016
Skills
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Performance Assessment
- Financial Statement Review
- Program Optimization
- Decision Making
- Quality Assurance
- Sales Promotion
- Merchandising potential
- Company Inventory Oversight
Timeline
Inventory Control Manager
The Giant Company
05.2022 - 12.2023
Retail Supervisor
Advantage Solutions
03.2022 - 07.2022
Grocery Manager
The Giant Company
12.2021 - 03.2022
Grocery Manager
The Giant Compay
03.2020 - 12.2021
Stock Controller
Nordstrom
06.2017 - 08.2017
Meat and Produce and Grocery Associate
Giant Food Stores
04.2014 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Donegal High School
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