Vincent Capelli

5318 32nd St Kenosha, WI 53144 (262) 308-2094 Vince.Capelli@hotmail.com

Objective
Obtain a challenging position where I can utilize my category management, procurement, and sourcing acumen to execute profitable business decisions and contribute overall value to the organization.

Profile
Motivated, personable business professional with an MBA with a successful 6 year track record of achieving superior results. Talent for quickly mastering technology as well as picking up new systems quickly. Diplomatic and tactful ability to communicate and manage others in a professional environment. Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records. Demonstrated history of producing accurate, timely reports and meeting the guidelines of the organization. Flexible and versatile able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent team-building skills.

Skills Summary
Project Management Category Management Process Report Written/Oral Preparation Performance Improvement Proactive approach Good Communicator and Skilled Negotiator Computer Savvy Customer Service Effective Time Management Marketing & Sales Follows Industry Standards Professional Presentations Logisitics and Inventory Planning Strategic Planning and Execution Effective Management Style Proven Leadership Ability

Professional Experience Supervalu INC Bakery/Deli Category Manager (Southeast Region) 2009 Present
COMMUNICATION: REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS/TECHNOLOGY
Negotiate professional contracts with vendors while building supplier relationships to help foster growth. Improve procurement efficiency by consolidating lines thus reducing warehouse expenses as well as inventory overstock Prepare simplified reports for senior management pertaining to service level and SKU rationalization to show areas for process improvements as well as reviewing the P&L and Same Store Sales reports by period. Review daily sales and gross reports to identify problems and source opportunities for new possibilities Present to 50+ retailers every quarter with a focus on industry trends, new opportunities, promotional ideas, merchandising techniques, and success stories from other grocers Develop and manage sales programs, identify sources, and analyze costs to increase revenue for both the retailers and Supervalu Collaborate with other departments to establish and implement sourcing strategies for alternative options for merchandising displays for incremental sales. Rapidly learn and have mastered a variety of computer programs such as PPLEX, and AS400 as well as all Microsoft Office Programs

CUSTOMER SERVICE/MARKETING/PROBLEM SOLVING

Manage the procurement staff and monitor their buying patterns to ensure efficiency for warehouse unloading on 12,000 SKUs

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Vincent Capelli
5318 32nd St Kenosha, WI 53144 (262) 308-2094 Vince.Capelli@hotmail.com
Review and write the management portion of their annual performance reviews for 4 buyers and 4 assitants Obtain 97% daily service level with respect to order filling for retail Led the design and execution of a sales program for the Southeastern Retailers in 2012 by sourcing vendor promotional funds which resulted in a 15% increase in revenue over the previous year and created high customer satisfaction. Appointed Team Lead for the acquisition of 21 Albertsons LLC stores in both Louisiana and Florida and had the duties of setting up over 1,200 new SKUs, maintenencing the items among three warehouses, sourcing the lowest cost of goods, and working with transportation to ensure logistical efficiency, while maintaining a 97% service level in less than 2 months time. Handle Customers with the highest priority to see they get both quality and service to answer their requests or questions. Since 2009, Customer Service has been at its highest per company annual reviews. Identify problems by communicating closely with vendors and the procurement staff via daily calls to review service level as well as potential problems. If a problem arises, steps are taken both logically and effectively to reduce it or solve it as quickly as possible.

Professional Experience (Cont) Supervalu INC. Grocery Technical Buyer (Midwest Region) 2007 2009
PROCUREMENT/MANAGE INVENTORY
Manage all aspects of day-to-day operations in regard to buying practices, ad adjustments, overstock, and aged inventory Handled Retail Customer Service Obtained 97% Service Level each year since 2007 Worked closely with Category Managers to execute sales programs effectively Managed inventory to stay below the budgeted days supply on 20,000 SKUs

Employment History
MIDWEST NOVELTY Kenosha, WI
Buyer/Sourcing: 2004 2007 Handled all actives related to the procurement of amusement machines Sourced vendors to identrify and negotiate the lowest cost of goods Managed all aspects of the development, negotiation, and execution of the contracts with suppliers

BALTIMORE RAVENS Baltimore, MD

Marketing Intern under the Vice President of Public Relations: 2005

Education CARDINAL STRITCH UNIVERSITY Milwaukee, WI

Masters of Business Administration: 2011

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Vincent Capelli
5318 32nd St Kenosha, WI 53144 (262) 308-2094 Vince.Capelli@hotmail.com

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS St. Paul, MN

Bachelors Degree in Marketing Management: 2004

ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL Kenosha, WI

High School Diploma: 2000

Volunteer
CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR SHALOM CENTER Kenosha, WI
Help Raise Capital for New Homeless Shelter: 2011

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