Jimmie Vargas
Multi-Unit Operations Leader | 20+ Yrs Retail Excellence | P&L Ownership | Team Builder | Ready for Corporate, District, or Ops Role
- Role
- Store Director at Meijer
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jimmie Vargas
With 20+ years leading high-volume retail operations for brands like Walmart, Home Depot, Meijer, and Kroger, I’m a seasoned operator who delivers results, builds strong teams, and runs businesses like I own them.I’ve overseen full P&L responsibility, turned around underperforming stores, led major remodels and new store openings, and managed teams of 100+ across multiple departments. Whether it’s driving margin, improving retention, or leveling up customer experience, I get it done.I lead with empathy, make data-driven decisions, and thrive in roles that demand agility, leadership, and results.What I’m looking for:A new opportunity in district leadership, operations, corporate strategy, or HRBP, where I can take all this experience and create value at the next level.Let’s connect and explore what impact I can bring to your organization.
Experience
Store Director
Apr 2020 — Present
Recruited to lead a Tier 1 high-volume store during a time of operational and morale challenges. Delivered strong results by reestablishing process discipline, building team culture, and driving community partnerships.• Improved team engagement score from 45 to 68 YoY by hosting listening sessions and acting on feedback• Boosted on-shelf availability from 82% to 91% by standardizing stocking and backroom procedures• Launched and scaled Meijer Pickup during COVID; store ranked #2 in the region for pick rate & wait time• Introduced culturally relevant product mix using Nielsen data, recovering market share in Hispanic foods• Led front-end remodel and ranked top in market for bagger & cashier productivity post-rollout• Serve on MOSAIC board to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across Meijer• Built community partnerships through West Michigan Chamber & Community Action House• Winner of Progressive Grocers’ GenNext Award 2022
Education
Grand Rapids Community College
Network and System Administration/Administrator
Dallas College
Retail Management
2018
North Central Texas College
Business/Corporate Communications
2009 — 2011
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Control
- Store Communications
- New Store Development
- Merchandising
- Sales Management
- Retail
- Associate Engagement
- Merchandise Planning
- Profit
- P&L Management
- Hiring
- Retail Sales
- Planograms
- Store Setup
- Team Leadership
- Store Operations
- Customer Service
- Cpfr
- Visual Merchandising
- Big Box
- Store Management
- Team Building
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Associate Development
- Recruiting
- Performance Management
- Employee Training
- Leadership
- Operations Management
- Forecasting
- Store Remodeling
- Time Management
- Training
- Customer Satisfaction
- New Store Openings
- Strategic Planning
- Loss Prevention
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