yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

tel: (xxx-xxx-xxxx abc@xyz.com

career objective                                       

 

~ highly-organized and self-directed purchasing professional eager to apply dynamic negotiating, inventory management and relationship-building skills toward actively supporting the employer in optimizing profitability and budget compliance. ~

highlights of expertise                             

 

purchasing  & vendor relations

• exhibits proficiency in domestic and global/import procurement.
• eager to continuously further career development through training and certification programs; possesses excellent skills in microsoft word and excel.
• analyzed and effectively standardized purchasing procedures with china-based factories to enhance shipment tracking for tumbleweed pottery inc.
• exercised strict attention to budget adherence in procuring product in alignment with sales forecasts;  expertly managed 100+ skus in a $50 million category for service merchandise.
• exceptional skills in contract negotiations and daily communication with overseas manufacturers.
• skillfully negotiates prices, advertising monies, discounts, rebates, and terms with vendors to maximize budget compliance and profitability.  

 

inventory management

• strengthened inventory control and accuracy by streamlining warehouse operations for tumbleweed pottery.
• demonstrated exemplary creativity and attention to detail in directing annual catalog production including photography, layout, and content.
• resourcefully determined and devised plan-o-gram for gpx showroom displays and assembled product information tags.

 

operations management

• established and navigated operations for motor sports start-up company inclusive of warehouse/shipping functions, contract administration with ocean freight services, and creating distributor forms and policies.
• adept in overseeing import processes and requirements; steered efforts between factory and third-party consultant to secure u.s. approval for motor sports product importation.

         strategically led sales and marketing initiatives to generate approximately $40m in annual sales volume for gpx; captured major import accounts in highly competitive market.

         leverages outstanding multi-tasking abilities to prepare import sales forecasts, administer product feature database, and drive cohesive efforts among sales, operations, finance and engineering departments.

professional experience                          

 

curtain wall / store front assembler, sps inc., apex, north carolina, 2006, 2008

inventory / purchasing manager, tumbleweed pottery inc., apex, north carolina, 2007

operations manager, motor sports llc, st. louis, missouri, 2003 to  2004

import manager, gpx inc., st. louis, missouri, 1995 to 2003

buyer, service merchandise, nashville, tennessee, 1988 to 1995

buyer, assistant store manager, fishers big wheel, new castle, pennsylvania, 1979 to 1988

education                                                     

 

bachelor of science degree in marketing, pennsylvania state university, university park, pennsylvania