Kimberly Gray
Chief Merchant
Schnuck Markets, Inc.•St Louis, Missouri, United States
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I have over twenty years of experience in Fresh & Center Store Category Management, Merchandising, Pricing, and Strategic Sourcing. I am known to lead and develop best in class teams who deliver outstanding business results. Creating followership on my team and throughout the organization enables me to meet organizational strategic priorities and bring them to life in a sustainable fashion. I understand the importance of connecting the business needs to corporate goals and initiatives. My adaptive approach leverages internal and external resources within the organization while understanding the importance of effective interaction and collaboration with all levels of management across multiple functional groups.
Career Timeline
- Schnuck Markets, Inc.CurrentSep 2024–Present· 2 yrs
- Chief Merchandising OfficerCurrentSep 2024–Present
- Jun 2022–Jun 2024· 2 yrs
- Vice President Omni Channel Development - Category ManagementJun 2022–Jun 2024
- 2015–Jul 2022· 7 yrs 6 mos
- Vice President, Deli, Bakery, Kitchen, HMS2021–2022
- Vice President, Center Store Category, Merchandising, and Pricing2019–Jul 2022
- Director, Center Store Category, Merchandising, and Pricing2017–Dec 2018
- Director, Meat & Seafood Category, Merchandising, and Pricing2015–2017
- 2011–2015· 4 yrs
- Category Director, Meat & Seafood2013–2015
- Category Manager, Seafood2011–2013
- 2008–2011· 3 yrs
- Packaged Meat & Seafood Category Manager2009–2011
- Strategic Sourcing Analyst2008–2009
- 1997–2002· 5 yrs
- Category Manager, Pet, Baby, and Commercial Bakery2000–2002
- Assistant Category Manager, Paper & Detergent1998–2000
- Buyer, Health & Beauty Care1997–1998
- 1996–1997· 1 yr
- Supervisor, Transportation1996–1997
- 1994–1996· 2 yrs
- Supervisor1994–1996
Education
Ahold Delhaize Leadership Journey
Harvard Business School Executive EducationHigh Impact Presentation
Dale Carnegie TrainingCornell Food Executive Program
Cornell UniversityBachelor's degree
Business Administration and Management, General
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville