About
My name is Masimba Ruwo. I am a highly motivated leader who loves utilizing the power of teamwork to move towards a common goal.
Proven Retail Industry Leader
"Do not confuse movement with PROGRESS" Denzel Washington
- Website: www.masimbaruwo.com
- Phone: XXX-XXX-XXXX
- City: Boise, ID
- Age: 37
- Degree: Master
- Email: masimbaruwo@gmail.com
The evolution of the retail industry is primarily driven by the change in humanity. For any retailer competing in this space, a deep understanding of the factors driving human consumption is paramount. Enter Masimba!!
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Sumary
Masimba Ruwo
Innovative and deadline-driven retail leader with 8+ years of experience analyzing data, building schematics, managing projects and leading teams.
- Boise, ID
- masimbaruwo@gmail.com
- masimbaruwo.com
Education
Master of Business Administration
2012 - 2013
Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
Class Highlights
- Financial Reporting and Managerial Accounting
- Human Behavior in Organizations
- Marketing
- Quantitative Information For Business Decisions
Bachelor of Business Administration: Finance
2004 - 2007
Class Highlights
- Business Analytics
- Accounting
- Leadership & Organizational Behaviour
- Strategic Management
Idaho State University Mens Tennis Team
2004 - 2007
Idaho State University Chess Club President
2007
Professional Experience
Space & Analytics Manager
November 2022 - Present
Albertsons(S.A.S Retail), Boise, ID
- Mentored and coached a team of assortment analysts, fostering their professional growth and achieving increased team morale and results
- Developed and implemented comprehensive category strategies, resulting in an expansion of product offerings and capturing new market segments
- Monitored and analyzed key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement, implementing corrective actions that led to reductions in stock-outs and improved product availability
- Leveraged data analysis tools, including Python, to extract, transform, and analyze large datasets, enabling data-driven decision-making and identifying actionable insights for category optimization
- Conducted market segmentation analysis using clustering techniques to identify distinct customer segments and tailor category strategies accordingly, resulting in improved targeting and increased customer satisfaction
Assortment Optimization Analyst(Promoted to Lead role)
March 2021 - November 2022
Albertsons(S.A.S Retail), Boise, ID
- Collaborates with National Category Directors to maximize category profitability by providing timely assortment modifications
- Supervises a group of Assortment Analysts
- Analyzes category performance across a variety of indicators such as sales, gross profit, CPI, loyalty metrics, and schematic share
- Ensures the on-shelf category assortment and item mix reflects the unique needs of the category while aligning with the category role for each Banner
Space Management Specialist
August 2015 - February 2021
WinCo Foods, Boise, ID
- Developed and championed planograms that integrated WinCo Foods category management principles and strategies to drive profitability and sales growth
- Mitigated Risks Factors (labor, space limitations, manufacturers’ delays etc.) and minimized lost sales potential.
- Prepared merchandising reports that helped stores with the schematic implementation process and explained any project specific details and/or key goals.
- Communicated business opportunities and recommended action plans by working with procurement, store locations, and/or manufacturers/Vendors