MICHAEL S. CHAIT

** ******* ****** *****, ******, NJ 08820

732-***-**** adtp76@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn: /Michael-Chait

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Experienced purchasing manager and inventory specialist with mastery in purchasing, negotiation, consumer products, retail, and sales. Strong marketing and supply chain management skills including inventory management, strategic planning, forecasting, and data analysis. Leadership and management experience with direct reports. Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, inclusive of complex Excel formulas, NetSuite, and AS400 database software.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ARGO AI / ADECCO Cranbury, NJ

Dec 2020 – July 2022 Inventory Specialist / Buyer

Instituted inventory controls including receipt of goods, location placement, transferring of inventory internally and externally to vendor of records, removal of inventory to R&D Engineers, weekly Cycle Counts, semi-annual audited cycle count

Maintained inventory in 4 separate databased including NetSuite and Google Sheets

Appointed company lead for NetSuite implementation to control all physical inventory during beta testing and go-live processes.

Purchased Automotive grade PCB (computer chips, boards, adhesives, consumables and fixtures)

Original 3-month contract was extended to 19 months. Impacted by layoffs due to overexpansion in the tech industry

June 2019 – May 2020 CAMEO CONSULTING Edison, NJ

Cameo Consulting provides strategic advisory services to corporate clients on distribution solutions, facilities management, and market analysis. Client engagements have included:

Advisory and business development for top electronics distributor to assist with the creation of a discount video distribution division

Database implementation and management for emerging video distribution company focused on non-theatrical film product

Established distributor relationship protocols and procedures for new media organization

Implemented inventory best practices for medical provider

BAKER AND TAYLOR, INC. Bridgewater, NJ

2000 – June 2019 Senior Buyer/Sales Consultant, Entertainment Division

Senior Buyer for major international distributor of books, video entertainment, and music merchandise, servicing libraries, bookstores, retail chains and e-commerce accounts

Managed strategic relationships with Warner Home Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Sony Home Entertainment, Lionsgate Home Entertainment, Buena Vista Home Entertainment and over 30 Independent Studios

Managed Entertainment Division P&L including quarterly financial and budget planning, data analysis, and reporting

Led division negotiations including program negotiations, discounts, return percentages, and rebates

Maintained division database for Theatrical Movies, Library, and Independent customers

At peak, managed team of 8 FTEs

Developed specialty in store fixture and design; Designed Michael’s stores “Dump Bins” and Holiday corrugate, independent bookstore wire displays, Veterans Canteen vinyl corrugate, Follet college bookstores vinyl displays, NPR CD Display

Sales Consultant on strategic sales team soliciting major chains including brick and mortar, dot.com, grocery and drug store accounts, and independent buying groups

Solicited vendors for participation in annual National Sales Conference including vendor sponsored meals, special event sponsorship and publication page sponsorship

ETD – ENTERTAINMENT DISTRIBUTING Rutherford, NJ

1993 – 2000 Account Executive

Oversaw all aspects of sales process of VHS, DVD, video games, and audio books to the Grand Union Company, Pathmark, Kroger, and others

Responsibilities included all recommendations, budgets, forecasts, and purchases of all video, game, book and related products

Implemented all in-store promotions, new store set-ups, and department renovations including advertising layouts and MDF funding

Led large territory including New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Vermont, and New Hampshire

1992 – 1993 Video Game Sales Manager

Accountable for the sale of video games in the Eastern region of the United States with territory covering all states east of the Mississippi from Maine to Florida

Oversaw sales staff of 11 ETD branch sales offices

PROFICIENCIES

Microsoft Office Suite, including complex functions in Excel

NetSuite

ERP/MRP

AS400 (Database Management)

EDUCATION

MARIETTA COLLEGE

BA, Business & History

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