buyer supervisor resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Summary
Performance-oriented leader, eager to contribute to team success through hard work and dedication. Recognized consistently for performance, attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to multi-task. Demonstrated team player, with capability of independent decision making. Motivated to learn, grow and excel as well as utilize my prior experience and apply it to future success.
Skills
Creative merchandising
Business planning
Staff Management
Sales and marketing
Business administration
Strategic Planning
Budgeting
Work History
Buyer Supervisor, 12/2001 - Current Harsco Corporation – Morgantown, WV,
Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
Documented purchasing information to maintain detailed and accurate records.
Continually reviewed inventory analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
Collaborated with vendors and manufacturer's for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
Represented company at local, regional and national trade shows.
Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors annually.
Oversaw budgeting and all purchasing needs for beauty category, with focus on profit margins.
Implemented products into planograms for best placement as well as increased sales.
Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications.
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
Mentored newly hired employees and developed training manual for all to utilize for reference purposes.
Set and managed schedules to give proper coverage to required areas and meet customer service demands.
Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
Monitored employee performance and provided coaching and constructive guidance to address areas of concern.
Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
Assist owner in decor and design packages. Including colors and styles.
Devised and implemented product strategies for filling market gaps and driving consistent sales.
Met frequently with technical, product management and service personnel to stay current on company offerings and business policies.
Built strong rapport with clients by understanding needs and clearly explaining products.
Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
Managed business development initiatives by developing impactful customer relationships and executing benefit-oriented presentations to increase revenue.
Earned multiple sales and merchandising awards.
Identified client needs, built relationships and overcame objections to drive sales.
Boosted brand awareness through promotional campaigns.
Beauty Advisor/Retail Keyholder, 10/1984 - 04/1987 Discount Drug Mart, Inc – City, STATE,
Arranged merchandise to present visually appealing displays that drive sales.
Cultivated productive and positive relationships with customers built on loyalty and service.
Upsold additional products and services to increase sales numbers.
Met or exceeded sales goals on regular basis.
Planned and prepared work schedules to assign team members, with specific tasks and assignments.
Recruited, hired and trained associates to develop into productive team members with excellent product knowledge.
Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting specific products.
Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity.
Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.
Facilitated high volumes of cash, credit and gift card transactions, verifying cash drawer balance at end of each shift.
Education
Associate of Science: Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Expected in - Lorain County Community College - Elyria, OH GPA: Status -
High School Diploma: , Expected in - Firelands High School - Oberlin, OH GPA: Status -
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