Jonathon Fuller **** N Morgantown Ave, Wichita KS, 67212

317-***-****

aczfsl@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

Highly successful Buyer and Inventory Analyst, with 4 years purchasing and supply chain experience in a fast paced environment. Possesses a proven track record of developing and implementing purchasing strategies resulting in exceeding budgeted sales, profitability, inventory turns, and corporate goals. Looking forward to making a continued significant contribution to a great company as a Buyer/Inventory Manager with the opportunity for advancement.

Areas of Expertise

Inventory Management Problem Solving Negotiating

Customer Service Communication Purchasing and planning

Knowledgeable with

MS Office

Creating vendor

relationships

Problem Solving

Professional Experience and Achievements

Menard, Inc (Oct 2009 – Present)

Buyer Jan, 2017 – Present

Reduced cost of goods over 20% by negotiating pricing and shipping terms, while ensuring the continuation of frequent shipments and top quality goods

Conducted product line reviews to guarantee the most current items are available at the best price resulting in increased sales and margin

Evaluated new vendors for future contracts and leveraged price decreases from existing suppliers

Planned print and multi-media advertisements distributed across 14 states Inventory Analyst July 2014 – Jan 2017

Implemented strategies based on demand trends to improve serviceability across 300+ locations for more than $40 million of inventory

Reduced on hand inventory by 6.5%, increased inventory turns 10%, all while improving service level

Comprehensive knowledge regarding demand chain management and data mining programs

Proactive liaison with suppliers regarding forecasted needs resulting in adequate inventory levels in periods of increased demand

Recorded weekly sales data and recommended different pricing strategies based on current rate of demand to maximize sales and margin

Merchandise Planner April 2013 – July 2014

Design Plano-o-grams and point of purchase material to enhance the flow of consumer traffic throughout the retail store

Coordinate store openings and train new team members for a successful new location launch Department Manager Feb 2011 – April 2013

Successfully trained team members in a new market to adhere to company standards and policies and procedures. Established procedures to surpass planned sales and margin expectations by more than 35%

Education

Education

Ivy Tech Community College, Bloomington, IN

Associate of Science, Business Administration, May 2010 GPA 3.519/4.0,

Student Government Scholarship Association recipient