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Terry Farmer
Dallas, TX
currently: Job hunting
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Answers from Terry
What kind of job are you looking for?
To advance a career in merchandise management that capitalizes on years of product merchandising, inventory management, retail operations, customer service, and sales with a company that values hard work, professionalism, and dedication.
Posted @ 06:23PM, July 12, 2007
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Work history
Category Assistant
tags:
category management
How would you describe your time at 7-eleven?
Assist category manager with product development, assortment management, introduction, information management and communication in the creation, setup, distribution and sale of prepaid wireless/long distance, gift cards, handsets and accessories for the United States and Canada.
Collaborate with division merchandisers, field consultants, stores and customers to trouble-shoot challenges with prepaid products.
Coordinate with vendors for new item setups, cost changes, marketing changes, bill-back/allowances and distribution.
Create inventory movement reports, analyze trends and project future movement; report and advise on forecast results to category manager.
Negotiate with manufacturers/suppliers to develop marketing programs for their products.
Manage directly the DSD process applying strong knowledge of multiple distribution methods such as McLane, DSD, CDC and the 7-Eleven Import Program; synchronize external and internal distribution systems to insure accuracy.
Identify and analyze proper item maintenance/set-up for data entry of new and existing items in the Item Master database.
Advise stores on new product marketability via the New Product Information database and oversee the accuracy of data maintained and distributed to the store level; coordinate with the field and corporate merchandising category managers/assistants to maintain accuracy... 
Product Account Manager/Team Lead
tags:
call center customer service
How would you describe your time at CompuCom Systems?
Oversee the day-to-day business functions of an inside sales fulfillment center servicing assigned Fortune 1000 contract/B2B accounts and sales territories with an average $4 million per month in hardware, software and services.
Negotiate with vendors to achieve special pricing, rebates and promotions.
Obtain vendor information for new/requested items and set up new items with 100% accuracy in pricing, vendor, & EDI requirements.
Track delivery of all shipments to client locations, maintaining a specialized website for each client with special pricing and contractual requirements.
Supervise the implementation of project rollouts and coordinate with outside sales reps, high level managers and senior executives to develop solutions for client opportunities.
Manage web-based order entry system and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Create associate accountability and motivation through training, coaching and development.
Oversee planning, budgeting and maintenance of accounts.
Provide superior customer service through effective telephone and email communication....
General Manager
tags:
operations management
How would you describe your time at Samsonite@work?
Oversee the total operations of a retail operation.
Effectively execute merchandising plans and presentations.
Set and maintain budgets.
Selection, training, coaching and development of associates
Effective inventory management.
Meeting and exceeding sales goals.
Assistant Manager
tags:
management
How would you describe your time at Wal-Mart Stores?
Oversee the total operations of a $45 million per year operating unit for hard-lines and soft-lines.
Effective inventory management.
Negotiate vendor/partner contracts.
Set and maintain multiple budgets.
Selection, training, coaching and development of 45-50 associates.
Loss prevention management.
Maintain profit increases of 5-10% per year....
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