SCOTT

TIPPETS

S

T Cincinnati, OH *****,

513-***-****

ad0uqx@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Over 35 years of management and negotiation skills working with a diverse group of suppliers and leaders. I am looking to grow and challenge my leadership and execution skills, and offering solutions as necessary. I have extensive business management experience with an emphasis on vendor and partner management. I enjoy leading and accomplishing goals with others by utilizing strategy plans, communication, and resource allocation to achieve success. SKILLS

Inventory planning and strategic

procurement

• • Team management in group goals Performance management and Appraisals

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• Safety and Compliance Management Manufacturing performance and execution

• • Microsoft Excel / Communication

• Negotiation in Business • Problem Solving Pricing strategies Project management for launch and refresh items

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EXPERIENCE

Buyer – Meat April 2007 - October 2023

Kroger Cincinnati, OH

Developed working communication with division sales planners, directors, vice presidents, and merchants to implement ads based on market conditions.

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Achieved 96% service level while overseeing 825 vendors and 3,500 product lines that have regulated government inspected processes.

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• Managed 11 off-site buyers from outsourced suppliers. Communicated with vendors to ensure quality and efficiency while making decisions that affect weekly supply and sales.

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Corporate Sourcing Manager January 2005 - February 2007 Albertson's INC Boise, ID

• Structured sourcing contacts for private label items with over 25 primary suppliers, totaling $1.2 billion in revenue.

• Achieved supplier selection, quality, USDA inspection standards with 10 regional divisions and 6 national suppliers.

• Negotiated lower contracts, saving the company over 3.1 Billion. Developed holiday purchasing strategies, saving the company over $2 million with 11 distribution centers and assigning primary commodity support to each respective location and supplier.

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Corporate Promotion Manager December 2002 - December 2004 SuperValu Chanhassen, MN

• Coordinated seasonal buying to save over $4 million annually in negotiated costing

• Monitored 12 vendors including incentive programs that generated $3.2 million annually in rebates

• Sourced incremental buys with various companies to increase sales by over $1 million annually. Operations Manager February 1999 - August 2002

Golden Value Industries Stockton, CA

• Negotiated weekly commodity contracts for a $8 million dollar growth

• Oversaw inventory systems with a 22% growth resulting in $10 million sales growth

• Assisted in R&D for new products, HACCP plan creation and maintenance

• Scheduled product shipments, QA inspections, cutting tests, and supplier/ vendor feedback Replenishment Buyer June 1998 - February 1999

American Stores/ Daymon & Associates Salt Lake City, UT

• Achieved 98% fill to store demand by purchased perishable items for 165 California store. Territory Sales Manager April 1997 - January 1998

Iams Company Salt Lake City, UT

• Created key account plans for top 25 accounts; $10.3 million in sales over 220 locations / 4 states

• Introduced / trained store personnel on 15 new items annually with promotions. Store Manager January 1990 - April 1997

Intermountain Farmers Association Salt Lake City, UT

• Encouraged and mentored 7 department heads with $1.25 million in inventory and $10 million in sales goals

• Increased sales 150% and doubled customer base.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's - Animal Science & Agricultural Business Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• BSA Scout Master Troop 635 –Eagle scout

• Amazing Race Charity Race Captain

• Blue Jacket District Director for Camp-O-Ree (500+ attendees)

• Milford Band Booster VP for Bands of America

• National Pork Board Retail Advisory Council representative CERTIFICATIONS

• HACCP Certified

• NRA Certified CCP Instructor

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