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Skills

  • Customer service
  • International trade regulations
  • Competitor analysis
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Process equipment
  • MS Office
  • Conflict resolution with vendors
  • Merchandising and product assortment planning
  • Import/export regulations
  • Project organization

Work Experiences

  • Achieved first-year sales of $12.
  • Achieved higher product diversification.
  • Achieved Excellence Award recognition from senior management.
  • Achieved Outstanding Service Award in 2015.
  • Achieved 37% increase in on-time delivery rates.
  • Collectively liaised with operations and logistics divisions to identify slow-moving items, implementing a clearance strategy that increased sell-through rates by 38%.
  • Had an excellent attendance record and was always on time for work.
  • Analyzed market trends.
  • Aligned budget forecasting with quarterly purchasing.
  • Achieved growth across 7 retail outlets.

Summaries

  • Examines trends and forecasts in order to successfully negotiate cost and delivery dates with suppliers in order to meet the needs and preferences of customers.
  • Contributed to the growth of 11 retail outlets.
  • Seek out an opportunity to be the next Wholesale Buyer in a metric chain that is growing.
  • Adept in logistics coordination.
  • Achieved procurement savings of $5 annually.
  • Achieved 66% growth in distribution volume.
  • Achieved cost savings through vendor partnerships.
  • Boosted sales growth by 17%.
  • Wholesale buyer with 13 years of experience in the industry specializing in quality assurance.
  • Aligned procurement with business goals.

Accomplishments

  • Directed the purchase of high-margin products for peak seasons, contributing to a 76% summer-to-winter sales growth.
  • Designed and implemented a pricing strategy that enhanced competitive positioning in the market, driving sales growth of 83%.
  • Orchestrated product lifecycle management protocols, reducing stock waste and markdowns by $4 annually.
  • Established and managed KPIs across the buying department to ensure alignment with sales forecasts, helping maintain optimum inventory levels.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Identified sales opportunities in underperforming regions through data-driven analysis, leading to a 26% increase in market penetration.
  • Initiated exclusive sourcing agreements with international suppliers, providing access to premium products that boosted average margins by 77%.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to generate effective buying plans, resulting in a 30% increase in overall product profitability.
  • Conducted feasibility studies for expanding product categories, driving product assortment diversity and improved SKU profitability.
  • Developed a data-driven purchasing strategy that reduced stock-outs by 44%, improving customer satisfaction levels.

Affiliations

  • Global Trade Professionals Alliance (GTPA)
  • American Society of Safety Professionals
  • American Marketing Association
  • Project Management Institute
  • Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA)
  • National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)
  • Corporate Procurement Association
  • Textile Exchange Membership
  • Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)
  • Wholesale and Retail Buyers Association (WRBA)

Certifications

  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) from ISM 2022
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Certified Retail Analytics Professional (CRAP) 2020
  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
  • Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP) from IPSCMI 2016
  • Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) from APICS 2017
  • Certified Ecommerce Supply Chain Professional (CESCP) 2021
  • ServSafe
  • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) from APICS 2020

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