Experienced Buyer
Resume:
William T. Stewart
**** **** ****, *********, ** 15644
Phone: 724-***-****
Email: ******@***.***
Objective:
To obtain a full-time position within a company that enables me to utilize my previous analytical, operational, and sales work experience along with newly attained knowledge to contribute to the success of that business relationship.
Skills:
Wal-Mart Retail link Cambar
CPFR JDEdwards Software (ERP System)
Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word Retail Math
Business to Business Sales Experience (b2b) E-3 Slim System
OnBase Prescient
Effective Negotiation Skills Effective Contract Negotiations
Continual Operations Process Improvements Purchase Order (PO) Processing
Work Experience:
Job Title Dates Employed
Senior Buyer – International and Partner Business 4/2017 – 10/24/2018
General Nutrition Centers Pittsburgh, PA
Managed and supported over $100M in inventory to support the supply demands and partner business under my supervision.
Maximized gross margin through value analysis projects, secondary vendor sources, and price negotiations to decrease raw product costs and inbound freight costs.
Train and supervise Assistant Buyers and Buyers responsible for procurement within my division.
Implemented product specifications in conjunction with the sales management team, quality control and legal, against which all incoming products will measure.
Developed new implement inventory and operating plans required to meet sales goals.
Provided the sales department with necessary technical support with respect to product productivity.
Developed policies and procedures for the Procurement and Distribution Centers.
Served as the primary liaison between New Business Development and Purchasing.
Coordinated flow of inventory to ensure on-time, successful prototype store openings and ongoing incremental sales and margin gains from new items and categories of business.
Buyer II (Canadian Division) 4/2013 – 4/2017
General Nutrition Centers Pittsburgh, PA
Responsible for purchasing 3rd party products and forecasting proprietary products to ensure a smooth replenishment. While maintaining budgeted inventory levels and turns rate standards.
Managed the flow of $30 – $50M inventory to achieve assigned turn and service level objectives for the distribution center and retail outlets.
Developed and implemented product specifications in conjunction with sales management, Quality Control and Legal, against which all incoming product will be measured.
Conducted 2nd party and 3rd party purchasing agreement negotiations prior to establishing a business relationship.
Supported team projects while working with distribution/transportation personnel to handle special projects as assigned.
Promoted from Buyer I to Buyer level II in April 2014.
Buyer (Vitamins Category) 4/2010 - 4/06/13
General Nutrition Centers Pittsburgh, PA
Responsible for purchasing 3rd party products and forecasting proprietary products to ensure a smooth replenishment. While maintaining budgeted inventory levels and turns rate standards.
Meet and exceed ship rate and turn goals.
Assist the sales division in the development of new products for merchandising and promotional plans to ensure company financial goals.
Support Franchise, Rite Aid, and other distribution channels for items and merchandising support.
Monitor supplier competitiveness and the total competitive environment to ensure maximum service and profitability.
Develop and meet cost reduction programs by way of product sales performance reviews.
Conduct new vendor contract negotiations prior to beginning a business relationship.
Replenishment Inventory Coordinator 7/2008 – 4/2010
General Nutrition Centers Pittsburgh, PA
Responsible for reviewing inventory item orders ensuring corporate turn, in stock, and sales goals.
Answer and resolve all Store Managers questions and problems relating to store inventory and customer requests.
Review and record store manager “On-hand” adjustments as received.
Strong communication to work closely with purchasing and distribution centers to ensure timely, flow of goods to the stores.
Analytical duties that revolved around stores planned events and promotions to ensure the accuracy of the stores sales forecasts to meet company goals.
Open/Close store product availability, following established policies and procedures.
Prepare daily reports for “Open” pending shipments or store transfers for all stores.
Operations Manager 12/2007 – 4/2008
Mahco, Inc. Bentonville, AR
Build Relationships – Establish and manage effective relationships with the teams within the office in order to accomplish operational goals through the efforts of others.
Office Management – Properly maintain the building, meet office space needs, and provide for the technology needs of the company.
Data Management – Create, maintain, and enhance the sales and purchase order database.
Third Party Warehouse Management – Negotiate pricing, manage the account, ensure proper order shipments, approve / reconcile invoices, and manage the inventory.
Third Party item Programs – Establish memberships and manage all item programs, such as UPC / GS1, Data Synchronization, and RFID.
Brand Management and Reporting – Oversee contracts and royalty reporting and payments on all licensed contracts.
Contracts and Agreements – In addition to brand contracts, oversee other contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance and renewal as needed. This includes supplier agreements, supplier profiles, sales rep. agreements, and freight consolidator contracts.
Processes and Procedures - Manage the processes and procedures flow of company purchase orders, invoicing, and daily work flow.
Accounting Support – Ensure that the accounting department has the resources and information needed in a timely manner.
Wal-Mart / Sam’s Club Account Manager 10/2004 – 12/2007
St. George Crystal, Ltd. Bentonville, AR
St. George Crystal, Ltd. was the only lead crystal producer in the U.S.
The company is the 5th largest crystal producer in the world.
Work with multiple buying departments between the US and Canada Markets.
Primary Wal-Mart contact person representing the company.
Provide local problem solving support to specific customer issues and relate back to the main sales office and manufacturing plant.
On-site account sales responsibility for Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club.
Proficient with Wal-Mart’s Retail Link Program.
Create, maintain, and analyze weekly and daily sales reports for Wal-Mart buyers and key managers internally.
Monitor, report, and react to supply chain needs through retail link to maximize sales and service.
Accountable for all Item Setup Forms, Maintenance Forms, and Price changes.
Write all Promotional SSO Orders, Track the orders through the supply chain, and follow-up with the Sales Performance and Execution.
Create and maintain monthly inventory and sales forecasts for all items for our internal manufacturing team.
Maintain and develop new key Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club contacts to remain at the forefront of sales and customer service.
Customer Service Representative 10/1999 – 10/2004
St. George Crystal, Ltd. Jeannette, PA
Processed the daily replenishment orders for Wal-Mart, along with other retail accounts.
Wrote script (SSO) orders for promotional programs.
Attended multiple retail link training classes to learn the retail link system and CPFR.
Responsible for the day-to-day coordination of customer orders and shipping which included; taking customer orders, entering the order information directly into the computer system accurately and in a timely manner, and releasing the orders for the shipping department to process and ship.
Supported the sales department with account forecasts and projected inventory levels.
Responded to customer questions and requests as quickly as possible while making every effort to exceed customer expectations.
Inventory Control Specialist 2/1996 – 10/1999
St. George Crystal, Ltd. Jeannette, PA and Carbon, PA
Maintained inventory accuracies in multiple warehouses and several departments.
Generated, distributed, and reviewed the daily inventory reports.
Conducted cycle count programs annually and semi-annually based on the A-B-C level of activity.
Participated in audits for the banks.
Reviewed and processed all pick tickets and bills of lading for all shipments and packaging receipts.
Education:
The Pennsylvania State University
Major: Dairy and Animal Science (management option)
Attended 8/1990 to 5/1994
Total College Credits earned: 81.0
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Marketing Analyst Program
Continuing Education Certificate Program
Completed 8/2007
References:
Rowinea Wooten Donna Colwell
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Lea Alfred
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