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Bryant Harris

Bryant Harris

Chief Merchandising Officer

Wakefern Food Corp.•United States

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Experience32+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Results driven retail professional with 18 years of leadership experience at a Fortune 1 company. Experience managing cross-functional teams in the competitive fresh food industry, with a strong track record for delivering results across different job functions and developing high performing teams.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Wakefern Food Corp.Current
    Mar 2020–Present· 6 yrs 6 mos
    • Chief Merchandising OfficerCurrent
      Mar 2020–Present
  • Save A Lot
    Feb 2018–Feb 2020· 2 yrs
    • Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
      Feb 2018–Feb 2020
  • Sam's Club
    Dec 2002–2018· 15 yrs 1 mo
    • SVP of Real Estate and Business Development
      Jul 2016–2018
    • SVP, General Merchandise Manager, Perishable Food
      Dec 2014–Jun 2016
    • VP, Divisional Merchandise Manager, Fresh Food
      Oct 2010–Dec 2014
    • VP, Divisional Merchandise Manager, Frozen Deli and Dairy
      Jul 2009–Oct 2010
    • Divisional Inventory Director, Perishable Food
      Sep 2005–Jul 2009
    • Inventory Manager, Produce
      Dec 2002–Aug 2005
  • Walmart
    Sep 2001–Nov 2002· 1 yr 2 mos
    • Warehouse Manager, Perishable
      Sep 2001–Nov 2002
  • Sam's Club
    Oct 1999–Aug 2001· 1 yr 10 mos
    • Inventory Coordinator, Meat and Deli
      Oct 1999–Aug 2001
  • J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
    Sep 1998–Oct 1999· 1 yr 1 mo
    • Manager, Operations
      Sep 1998–Oct 1999
  • U.S. Army
    Sep 1994–Sep 1998· 4 yrs
    • Captain
      Sep 1994–Sep 1998

Education

Bachelor's degree

Accounting

University of Missouri-Saint Louis

Associate's degree

Kemper Military Academy and Junior College

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Bryant Harris
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

13 of 13 skills
Business Strategy DevelopmentBusiness PlanningPortfolio ManagementCorporate Social ResponsibilityRetail ReplenishmentProcurementSound Decision MakingLeading multifunctional teamsRetail format layouts and designSupply Chain ManagementMerchandisingBuilding and developing talentPnL Management