John Wilkins
General Management and Operations Executive
- Role
- District Manager at Rite Aid
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John Wilkins
Award-winning leader who has consistently increased sales, profits and market share for districts, regions and stores for industry leaders Rite Aid Pharmacy, Target and JCPenney as well as startups. Achievements in all facets of operations from procurement to merchandising. Accomplished in controlling expenses, re-engineering processes and building/turning around business units. Responsible for up to 30 units, 400+ staff and revenues of $150M+.Specialties:Talent ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadership Succession PlanningRecruitment and SelectionP & L analysisExpense ManagementLabor RelationsChange ManagementOperational AnalysisProcurementMarketing SegmentationComplianceReal Estate Analysis
Experience
District Manager
Sep 2015 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US
Direct Front and Pharmacy leadership team of 57 managers. Lead team through new store openings and remodels. Collaborate with HQ real estate division to source new locations for growth opportunities. Identify and implement turnaround strategies for underperforming locations. Identify and select high performing leaders to develop to next level roles. Coordinate product placement. Coordinate staffing events- Led district from worst to first, boosting profits $2.6M.
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
BS, Marketing
1994 — 1998
Lafayette College
Business Administration and Management, General
1993 — 1994
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Employee Relations
- Operations Management
- Vendor Relations
- P&L
- Organizational Development
- Multi-Unit Management
- Market Analysis
- Merchandising
- Team Building
- Big Box
- Talent Management
- Forecasting
- Performance Management
- Turn Around Management
- Inventory Control
- Hiring
- Succession Planning
- Retail
- Corporate Real Estate
- Store Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Merchandising Strategies
- Talent Acquisition
- Procurement
- Driving Results
- Income Statement
- Revenue Analysis
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