Carrie Villani
Versatile leader experienced in product sourcing and development, vendor relations, project management, retail and restaurant operations.
- Role
- Category Buyer at PetSmart
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Carrie Villani
Versatile leader experienced in vendor relations, product sourcing and development…
Experience
Category Buyer
Aug 2021 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US
Identifies new and innovative grooming products through industry trend research, vendor meetings, and trade show attendance.• Sources and develops new beauty & grooming products that support salon strategy and growth initiatives through an improved salon associate and pet parent experience.• Partners regularly with cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Merchandising, Legal, LP/Safety, and Product Quality.• Manages inventory stock levels, SKU assortment, product sell through and recalls for all PetSmart Grooming Salon GNFR supply SKUs.• Responsible for handling all vendor performance issues and holding vendors accountable to the commitments outlined in their contracts.
Education
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science
1995 — 1998
Arizona State University West
Secondary Education and Teaching, English
2002 — 2003
Skills
- Team Building
- Microsoft Office
- Operations Management
- Leadership
- Customer Satisfaction
- Training
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service
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