Keith Johnson

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About Keith Johnson

Experienced business leader with over 20 years of successful retail and omni channel category management. Proficient in planning, assorting, and delivering business plans across rapidly changing business channels. Strategic and creative thinker with a proven track record of identifying new opportunities to drive sales, turn, and margin. Committed to driving growth strategies with collaboration, team development, organizational agility, and change management. Driven with roots on the “sales floor” and the desire to satisfy every customer I enjoy the rapid pace of retail and the changing market. I have a strong track record of building cross functional relationships with internal and external business partners. Strong multi channel experience including Specialty Retail, Department Stores, Sporting Goods, and Mall Specialty. Career Highlights: 2015/2016: Senior Buyer Sports Authority. Responsible for over $185M in Men’s Athletic Footwear. Planned, assorted, and managed single largest category within the company. Grew on-line business over 60% year over year in difficult retail environment through aggressive strategies and calculated risk. 2012/2015: Footwear Merchandise Manager with Run Specialty Group. Responsible for $70M Footwear Business in a rapid growth environment. Planned, Assorted, and Managed business within in complex and rapid acquisition based growth environment. Business grew from $25M to $70M in 3 yrs. 2010/2011: Director of Planning and Allocation. Sports Authority Footwear. Managed team of 18. Business Planners, Allocators, and Replenishment Analysts Responsible for Planning/Allocation of all Footwear $600 Million in Revenue. Specialties: Buying/Procurement Category Management Assortment Planning Financial Planning Omni-channel Management Written & Verbal Communication Presentation Skills Marketplace Trend Expert Strategic Planning Building Relationships Communication