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Shelley Zang

Shelley Zang

Union

Summary

Dynamic category manager with a strong track record in eCommerce and retail strategy, adept at driving revenue and market share growth through innovative omnichannel initiatives. Proven ability to develop impactful brand strategies and optimize assortments, ensuring best-in-class execution and alignment with consumer insights.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

OUR Brands Category Strategy Manager- Meat/Seafood

The Kroger Company
11.2024 - Current

Seamless (Ocado) Category Manager- Meat/Seafood

The Kroger Company
01.2022 - 11.2024

Digital Category Merchant- Fresh

The Kroger Company
10.2019 - 01.2022

Seafood Category/Commodity Manager- Fresh, Frozen and Sustainability

The Kroger Company
05.2016 - 10.2019

Promotional Planning Specialist- Meat/Seafood

The Kroger Company
08.2014 - 05.2016

Asst. Category Manager- Packaged Meat

The Kroger Company
03.2014 - 08.2014

Sales Planner

The Kroger Company
12.2013 - 03.2014

Replenishment Buyer- Ralphs/Food4Less

The Kroger Company
03.2012 - 12.2013

District Grocery Coordinator

The Kroger Company
12.2009 - 03.2012

Assistant Store Manager

The Kroger Company
07.2005 - 12.2009

Education

High School Diploma -

Buhler High School
Buhler, KS

College Bachelor’s Degree - Sociology

University of Kansas
Lawrence
12-2009

Skills

  • Category management
  • Promotional planning and buying
  • Strategic event planner
  • Strategy development and execution
  • P&L management and responsibilities
  • Cost negotiation
  • Strategy execution
  • Private label development
  • Sustainability initiatives
  • Food safety
  • Data-driven insights
  • Digital product innovation
  • Consumer trend analysis
  • Meat category optimization
  • Online meat merchandising
  • Meat product placement
  • Assortment optimization
  • Revenue growth
  • Supplier management
  • Project leadership
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Change management
  • Consumer analysis
  • Demand forecasting
  • Inventory optimization
  • Retail management

Leadership Experience

Private Brands Strategy Leader with extensive experience developing category strategies, driving product innovation, optimizing assortments, managing supplier partnerships, and delivering profitable growth across fresh and packaged Meat and Seafood businesses. Skilled in leading end-to-end private label initiatives that enhance customer value, strengthen brand differentiation, and improve category performance.  My previous leadership roles and knowledge of process have helped me lead multiple projects as a SME; Savor World Flavor, Total Store Display Planner, Pickup/Delivery, Menu Labeling, Supplier Hub/SIRS, Seafood Sustainability, eCommerce Drop Ship Evolution, Beef & Pork Gap Deep Dive, PID Item Set Up, and KTD (MX) department contact.

Keywords

  • Category Strategy Management
  • Private Brands
  • Omnichannel Retail
  • Ecommerce Strategy
  • Digital Merchandising
  • Assortment Optimization
  • Revenue Growth
  • Market Share Growth
  • P&L Management
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Intelligence
  • Power BI
  • Project Leadership
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Change Management
  • Consumer Insights
  • Promotional Planning
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Inventory Optimization
  • Retail Operations
  • Food Safety
  • Sustainability
  • Product Development

Timeline

OUR Brands Category Strategy Manager- Meat/Seafood

The Kroger Company
11.2024 - Current

Seamless (Ocado) Category Manager- Meat/Seafood

The Kroger Company
01.2022 - 11.2024

Digital Category Merchant- Fresh

The Kroger Company
10.2019 - 01.2022

Seafood Category/Commodity Manager- Fresh, Frozen and Sustainability

The Kroger Company
05.2016 - 10.2019

Promotional Planning Specialist- Meat/Seafood

The Kroger Company
08.2014 - 05.2016

Asst. Category Manager- Packaged Meat

The Kroger Company
03.2014 - 08.2014

Sales Planner

The Kroger Company
12.2013 - 03.2014

Replenishment Buyer- Ralphs/Food4Less

The Kroger Company
03.2012 - 12.2013

District Grocery Coordinator

The Kroger Company
12.2009 - 03.2012

Assistant Store Manager

The Kroger Company
07.2005 - 12.2009

High School Diploma -

Buhler High School

College Bachelor’s Degree - Sociology

University of Kansas
Shelley Zang