Davie Bennett-Kendall
Bentonville,AR
Summary
Experienced in managing and optimizing partner resources to drive sales and marketing growth initiatives, leveraging data-driven insights throughout the selling process. Recognized for streamlined processes, I bring a strong analytical skillset and unwavering commitment to achieving results. Collaborative leadership style and adaptability to changing needs make me a trusted asset for teams seeking success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Business & Shopper Insights
Bellisio Foods
07.2022 - Current
- Supporting the National Sales and marketing teams by leveraging Circana and other partner data sources to develop actionable category, shopper and consumer insights across portfolio
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Developing and enhancing monthly reporting, new item launch tracking, competitor tracking and analysis, scorecard development, promotional analysis, order forecasting within 3% accuracy
- Led processes to understand needs and translate into a concise dashboard within Circana Unify for executive, sales and marketing teams
- Managing broker relationships for multiple accounts
Category Analyst
Bellisio Foods
11.2018 - 07.2022
- Analytical support for the National Sales Team and helped deliver volume, profit and share objectives.
- Conducted regular reviews of category performance against KPIs, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Developed, maintained team reports (Nielsen, Circana, Retail Link/Scintilla, Kroger 84.51, 1010 Data,etc.) and provide team with actionable insights that drive sales.
- Assisted in development of customer presentations to Walmart, Sam's Club, Dollar General, Kroger, ABSCO, HyVee, Schnucks, H-E-B - and several other national accounts.
- Primary support for the Walmart Sales Team with data analytics, weekly sales reports, new item launch tracking, store specific orders for features, new item set up, Retail Link Administrator, promotional and feature analysis, order forecasting within 3% accuracy.
Sales Analyst
Bellisio Foods
05.2015 - 11.2018
- Supporting the Walmart Sales Team with data analytics, weekly sales reports, new item launch tracking, store specific orders for features, new item set up, Retail Link Administrator, promotional and feature tracking, forecasting sales within 3% accuracy.
- Assisted replenishment manager with inventory management, order processing and tracking.
- Managed broker relationship for the Walmart account.
- Improved inventory management with data-driven forecasting and demand planning techniques.
Senior Replenishment Analyst
InComm
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Replenishment manager for Walmart and Sam’s Club for 125+ SKUS generating over $3 Billion in annual sales
- Responsible for new item set ups, Instock compliance, store specific replenishment
Sales Analyst
Benefits Management Group
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Performed cost analysis and delivered client presentations; assisted in Benefit administrations and open enrollments for clients
Mutual Funds Back-Office
Morgan Keegan & Co.
01.2000 - 12.2000
- Back-office duties included initiated buy and sell orders and auditing accounts and resolving any errors to the client accounts
Retail Analyst
Promark, Inc.
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Delivered sales analysis for 20+ clients while working directly with Walmart, Sam’s Club and Kroger buying and replenishment teams
Education
84.51 Insights Certification -
Kroger
09.2024
Certified Retail Analyst -
NWA Community College
01.2013
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Memphis
1999
Skills
- Walmart Scintilla, Retail Link, Item 360, Supplier One
- Kroger 8451 and On Demand
- Dollar General - 1010 Data
- Circana (IRI)
- Retail Category Management
Timeline
Manager Business & Shopper Insights
Bellisio Foods
07.2022 - Current
Category Analyst
Bellisio Foods
11.2018 - 07.2022
Sales Analyst
Bellisio Foods
05.2015 - 11.2018
Senior Replenishment Analyst
InComm
01.2013 - 05.2015
Sales Analyst
Benefits Management Group
01.2001 - 01.2007
Mutual Funds Back-Office
Morgan Keegan & Co.
01.2000 - 12.2000
Retail Analyst
Promark, Inc.
01.1997 - 01.2000
84.51 Insights Certification -
Kroger
Certified Retail Analyst -
NWA Community College
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Memphis
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