Luke Garafola
Senior Buyer at SpartanNash
- Role
- Senior Buyer at SpartanNash
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Luke Garafola
Experienced Senior Buyer with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry…
Experience
Senior Buyer
Jan 2011 — Present
Corporate RetailResponsible for all aspects of sourcing and procuring for both independent and SpartanNash owned retail outletsDeveloped price strategies to achieve margin and sales goals, while maintaining a competitive image.Continually identify and determine optimum sources of supplyManage marketing/promotional funds, rebates, ads Provided feedback and review of new system which improved transition processesDeveloped key events and presentations for annual food show
Education
Concordia College
Bachelor of Arts, Communications; Public Relations and AdvertisingPublic Relations Club Marketing Club
2002 — 2006
Skills
- Customer Service
- Sales
- Leadership
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Logistics
- Management
- Procurement
- Sales Operations
- New Business Development
- Pricing
- Safari
- Inventory Management
- Forecasting
- Marketing
- Retail
- Account Management
- Team Motivation
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