jennifer Mock
A CUSTOMER CENTRIC, DATA DRIVEN RETAIL EXPERT
& PRODUCT GURU
"I have loved working in corporate retail for the last two decades because I thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to be creative and artistic while incorporating hard data to make decisions and analyze results."
saint charles, Illinois
jenniferlynnmock@gmail.com
About me
Management professional with buying, merchandising and store supervision experience. Specializes in identifying and acting on assortment opportunities that maximize sales, margin, and turnover. Leverages strong analytical skills to examine data and apply learnings to business strategies. Experienced in developing associates for further career growth and managing vendor relationships. Excels in prioritizing tasks, driving customer satisfaction, and being adaptable to shifting business priorities.
skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
- Experienced in managing seasonal, weather driven and hardline categories
- Merchandising, Pricing, Inventory Management Assorting, Sales, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Product Development, Forecasting, Store Management, Trend Analysis, Strategy, Visual Merchandising, P&L Management, E-Commerce.
experience
Aldi, US
2023-
Present
Assortment Planning Project manager: National Buying
- Guide the National Buying organization through new item testing and assortment decision processes.
- Provide and maintain tools and policies that empower teams to make timely, confident assorting decisions using accurate, category specific KPIs.
- Partner with Buying teams to ensure the launch and maintenance of productive and profitable items across the entire retail chain.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams, including internationally, to develop efficient and effective testing and assortment analysis solutions..
Sears
Hometown Stores
2018 -
2022
Divisional Merchandise Director:
Power Lawn & Garden and Tools
- Manage a P&L of diverse portfolio of lines exceeding 10,000 active skus and 100 critical vendors with revenues of $500M.
- Actively guide a team of up to 3 Buyers, 7 Associate Buyers and 2 Pricing Analysts.
- Implemented merchandising and pricing strategies leading to a business turnaround in the Tools category with a year over year sales improvement 500bps and a stabilization of margin rate.
- Developed a phased business transformation plan, working with cross functional teams, and regularly prepare and present metric updates directly to CEO, CFO, and COO.
- Managed direct relationships with key suppliers negotiating new business opportunities and assisted direct reports in onboarding and establishing several new vendors.
2014 -
2018
Divisional Merchandise Director:
home appliances
- Spearheaded the launch and expansion of new store format focused on exploiting company strength in the Home Appliance category. Executed an extensive roll out plan, working closely with cross functional business partners. Offset costs of roll out through vendor negotiations.
- Led direct to vendor purchase capabilities kick off project, resulting in the company's first direct orders outside of legacy systems.
- Improved the merchandise transition and liquidation process by creating tools to better forecast and analyze financial outcomes, directly resulting in improved IMU and sales margin – reversing prior trends and bringing stabilization to the business.
- Directed a sales turnaround of the largest sales category through enhanced pricing and assorting strategies.
2012 -
2014
SENIOR BUYER:
POWER LAWN & GARDEN
- Launched a new brand to the Power Lawn & Garden market place realizing revenue over $23M in the introductory season followed by year over year growth thereafter, achieving improved market share, increased average ticket, top ratings from industry reviewers, and unique competitive advantage.
- Brought to life vision for a digital in store selling tool (app) for associates, eliminating the need for paper, books, and binders. The app streamlined the shopping process for both the customer and associate using any web enabled device by providing a single source for specifications, coordinating accessories/products, warranty information, and comparison between products.
Sears
Holdings
Corporation
2010 -
2012
Buyer:
Mowers, Snowthrowers, Pressure Washers, Mower & Tractor Accessories
2010
Buyer:
Online Lawn & Garden
2009 -
2010
Associate Buyer:
Refrigeration
2007 -
2009
Associate Buyer:
Floorcare, Countertop Microwaves, Sewing
2006 -
2007
Buyer Apprentice
Home appliances
2005 -
2006
Assistant Store Manager:
home appliances & electronics
2004 -
2005
Assistant Store Manager:
Softlines
2003 -
2004
National Retail Management Trainee:
sears full line stores
education
Oklahoma State
University
2000 -
2003
bachelor of science in Business ADMINISTRATION:
Marketing degree
- President’s Honor Roll, Dean’s Honor Roll
contact info
Mailing Address
jenniferlynnmock@gmail.com
Email Address
281-734-7097
Phone Number