Profile I am a results driven business champion focused on long term strategic growth through internal and external collaboration. I am a highly effective cross functional leader focused on getting the best out of those around me while helping them grow towards their own individual goals. My diverse background in operations, analytics, product, and leadership have given me the tools necessary to lead and collaborate with teams focused on initiatives centered around exceeding business objectives.

Skills Cross functional leadership, financial budgeting and data analysis, collaboration and negotiation, key item distortion, trend research, supply chain efficiency, direct import supplier relationships, product development

Experience Independent Business Manager and Advisor; Bentonville, AR — 2016-Present Advising companies on how to grow their presence and business with current and prospective retail partners using my merchandising and planning background through assortment and financial analysis.

Buyer, Dick's Sporting Goods; Coraopolis, PA — 2015-2016 Responsible for the fishing apparel department as well as other hardline categories within the tackle department including tackle bags and boxes, fishing electronics, and marine supplies. Exceeded sales, profit, and turn goals for FYE 2016. Collaborated with multiple aspirational brands (i.e. Columbia apparel, Under Armor apparel, Minn Kota trolling motors, Humming Bird fish locators) on product assortments, store presentation, product transitions and negotiated mark down support. Partnered with internal product development team to grow the Field & Stream private label business through new products and redesigns of existing styles. Drove the introduction of a new emerging brand (Huk performance fishing apparel) to launch their product in stores and to position it as a strategic growth vehicle for FYE 2017 and beyond. Led weekly marketing efforts to build a promotional strategy through weekly promotions, and exclusive product offerings.

Walmart Stores, Inc; Bentonville, AR — 2001-2015 Buyer Held buying responsibilities for multiple categories within the Men’s apparel department where I was in charge over highly seasonable fashion categories as well as basic modular driven categories. Developed aggressive merchandise plans for key items. Consistently met all financial metrics for sales, profit, and turn for FYE 2014 and 2015.Consistently developed, introduced and grew new, trend right, and quality products. Led a cross functional team that included planning, replenishment,

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product development, and sourcing. Developed collaborative relationships with vendors and internal senior leadership where I encouraged open dialogue to drive sales volume and mitigate risks. Traveled to Asia to work closely with direct import suppliers on product design, cost negotiation, ethical sourcing standards, and production scheduling.

Planner Budgeted and forecasted sales, receipts, and markdowns for multiple apparel categories in the Men’s and Women’s Apparel departments. Held responsibilities for a vast assortment of categories from Women’s fashion apparel with short product life cycles to modular driven basic Men’s socks and underwear. Held the role of a project manager position during a time of organizational transition to develop process efficiencies and identify technological needs for the organization. Collaborated with multiple cross functional team members and senior leadership to exceed financial plans or mitigate financial risks.

Replenishment Manager Forecasted sales and replenished back to sales for highly sku intensive categories in both fashion and modular driven Men’s apparel categories. Led supply chain initiatives for cost and lead time optimization. Led supply chain response between Walmart, multiple third party agencies, and various government agencies in response to multiple hurricanes during the fall of 2004.

Merchandise Assistant Organized administrative duties for multiple categories within the Boy’s apparel department. Led all home office to store communication including weekly written notes sent to all store management and monthly video broadcasts to all stores communicating top merchandising initiatives.

Operations Supervisor Held various supervisor positions across the entire store in grocery and hardlines. Responsible for overseeing and executing the modular change process after seasonal transitions.

Education Capella University — Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Business, 2009

Baylor University; Waco, TX — Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Information Systems, 1998 - 2001

References Available upon request; multiple endorsements and recommendations available to view at http://www.linkedin.com/in/rogersjon