Kimberly Gray

Kimberly Gray

Chief Merchant

Schnuck Markets, Inc.St Louis, Missouri, United States

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Experience32+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

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

Professional employment history
  • Sep 2024–Present· 2 yrs
    • Chief Merchandising OfficerCurrent
      Sep 2024–Present
  • Jun 2022–Jun 2024· 2 yrs
    • Vice President Omni Channel Development - Category Management
      Jun 2022–Jun 2024
  • 2015–Jul 2022· 7 yrs 6 mos
    • Vice President, Deli, Bakery, Kitchen, HMS
      2021–2022
    • Vice President, Center Store Category, Merchandising, and Pricing
      2019–Jul 2022
    • Director, Center Store Category, Merchandising, and Pricing
      2017–Dec 2018
    • Director, Meat & Seafood Category, Merchandising, and Pricing
      2015–2017
  • 2011–2015· 4 yrs
    • Category Director, Meat & Seafood
      2013–2015
    • Category Manager, Seafood
      2011–2013
  • 2008–2011· 3 yrs
    • Packaged Meat & Seafood Category Manager
      2009–2011
    • Strategic Sourcing Analyst
      2008–2009
  • 1997–2002· 5 yrs
    • Category Manager, Pet, Baby, and Commercial Bakery
      2000–2002
    • Assistant Category Manager, Paper & Detergent
      1998–2000
    • Buyer, Health & Beauty Care
      1997–1998
  • 1996–1997· 1 yr
    • Supervisor, Transportation
      1996–1997
  • 1994–1996· 2 yrs
    • Supervisor
      1994–1996

Education

Ahold Delhaize Leadership Journey

Harvard Business School Executive Education

High Impact Presentation

Dale Carnegie Training

Cornell Food Executive Program

Cornell University

Bachelor's degree

Business Administration and Management, General

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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

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Skills & Expertise

20 of 20 skills
P&L ManagementVisual MerchandisingTeam LeadershipBusiness InsightsFinancial AnalysisBusiness PlanningCollaborative Problem SolvingNegotiationBusiness TransformationPositioning (Marketing)StrategyVirtual TeamsAnalytical SkillsStrategic PlanningPresentationsCross-functional Team LeadershipBusiness AcumenTenacious Work EthicServant LeadershipCustomer Satisfaction