Gregory Harris
Mableton
Summary
Operations and procurement leader with experience managing high-volume retail environments, large-format facility conversions, and specialty merchandise sourcing. Proven ability to build procurement and inventory systems from the ground up, manage vendor relationships, forecast demand without automated tools, and lead large teams. Background includes $1M+ weekly revenue operations, 250+ staff leadership, and full ownership of purchasing decisions.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Retail Operations & Procurement
Follett Higher Education Group
- Own end-to-end procurement for books, gifts, academic supplies, and branded apparel in the absence of an automated replenishment system.
- Manage vendor sourcing, pricing, order volumes, and delivery coordination to maintain stock availability.
- Forecast demand for academic art supplies based on course schedules, enrollment cycles, and seasonal trends.
- Lead inventory planning for branded apparel, including SKU selection, size curves, and seasonal assortment strategies.
- Implement manual inventory tracking and purchasing controls to reduce stockouts and improve order accuracy.
Operations Manager
Buggy Busters Inc.
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Large-Format Retail, Warehouse & Auction Facility
- Directed operational conversion of a former big-box retail facility into a multi-use retail, warehouse, and auction operation.
- Led staff hiring, training, and supervision while overseeing inbound merchandise flow and inventory processing.
- Planned and executed facility layouts, shelving installations, and planogram compliance.
- Built and managed an online auction operation, integrating procurement, inventory prep, and fulfillment workflows.
- Designed and implemented a four-room bin operation to support high-volume throughput.
Assistant Store Manager
Krogers Grocery Store
05.2009 - 03.2019
- Supported operations at a $1M+ weekly revenue grocery location.
- Assisted in managing a workforce of ~250 associates, including scheduling, labor planning, and performance oversight.
- Ensured compliance with safety, merchandising, inventory, and operational standards.
- Supported loss prevention and inventory accuracy initiatives.
- Served as Manager-on-Duty, resolving operational and customer issues.
Education
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, Florida, FLSkills
Operations and leadership
Procurement and inventory
Multi-Category Retail Operations (Books, Apparel, Art Supplies, Grocery)
Workplace Safety & OSHA Guidelines
Timeline
Operations Manager
Buggy Busters Inc.
03.2021 - 12.2022
Assistant Store Manager
Krogers Grocery Store
05.2009 - 03.2019
Manager, Retail Operations & Procurement
Follett Higher Education Group
Santa Fe College