Buyer /Sales Manager Resume Example
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BUYER /SALES MANAGER
Professional Summary
Experienced Buyer with a demonstrated history of working in the food & beverages industry. Skilled in Budgeting, Customer Service, Management, Sales, and Inventory Management. Strong sales professional with a Associate's degree focused in Culinary Arts/Chef Training from State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill.
Skills
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Work History
Buyer /Sales Manager | 03/2010 to Current
Company Name - City, State
Company Name - City, State
- Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities
- Managed vendor purchase order process including dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations
- Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales
- Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action
- Conferred with sales and purchasing to match customer preferences
- Developed and improved account relationships
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts
- Represented company at national and regional trade shows
- Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging business trends
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins
- Recommended metrics for product availability, costs and delivery to advance business objectives
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability
Buyer's Assistant /Sales Associate | 01/2006 to 02/2010
Company Name - City, State
Company Name - City, State
- Reduced downtime in warehouse operations by ensuring reorders were aligned with store sales and backlog
- Reduced production downtime by overseeing quality control and assembly
- Input all data into system using Produce Pro and recorded order updates
- Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue and profits
- Inspected inbound and outbound products for compliance with established industry standards, company policies and procedures
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings
- Established logistics policy including mode, carrier and supplier agreements that benefited overall business
- Tracked customer shipment requirements to improve customer satisfaction while increasing service efficiencies
- Created scheduling reports in Produce Pro system to efficiently and effectively move product and adhere to shipping commitments
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction
- Operated with high integrity, built trust, and earned sustained credibility with internal and external clientele
Receiver | 03/2005 to 01/2006
Company Name - City, State
Company Name - City, State
- Loaded and unloaded boxes and pallets using safe operating procedures and correct equipment
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation
- Adhered to tracking, documentation and control standards in order to reduce loss and maintain compliance
- Coordinated efficient storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours
- Placed, tagged and secured merchandise in diverse designated areas
- Conducted weekly counts and monthly audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records
- Maintained accurate records, including materials weights, bill amounts and identified variances
- Kept work areas clean, safe and organized
- Restocked products and rotated items according to standard procedures
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes
Department Manager | 02/2001 to 03/2005
Company Name - City, State
Company Name - City, State
- Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs
- Developed empowering employee culture focused on equipping employees to independently meet customer needs
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets
- Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
- Evaluated suppliers to assess quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries, maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency
- Ordered inventory and reported discrepancies to control costs and maintain inventory levels
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention
- Formulated pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities and determining additional needed sales promotions
- Prepared detailed reports for management to clarify existing trends, review sales and inventory data and support shrink minimization and safety awareness
- Partnered with merchandising team to plan and execute floor moves, merchandise placement and overall sales set-up
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones
- Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions
- Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends
Education
SUNY College of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill - City, State | Associate of ArtsCulinary Arts, 2001
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School Attended
- SUNY College of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill
Job Titles Held:
- Buyer /Sales Manager
- Buyer's Assistant /Sales Associate
- Receiver
- Department Manager
Degrees
- SUNY College of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill - City , State | Associate of Arts
