Buyer

Daniel Lovewell

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Jenison, MI 49428

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Home: 616-***-****

Cell: 616-***-****

Career Summary

Accomplished Sales Analyst/Buyer with broad experience in a fast-paced and ever-changing marketplace. Demonstrated ability to successfully identify trends and react appropriately. Proven track record in manufacturing and wholesale distribution including forecasting, purchasing, customer service, sales and marketing resulting in improved sales, increased profitability and greater customer satisfaction.

Experience

NOTIONS MARKETING CORP, Grand Rapids, MI

2009

International distributor of supplies for crafts, hobbies, sewing and needle arts

Replenishment Buyer

· Evaluate demand and create purchase orders for 180 vendors and over 13,000 skus.

· Review, expedite and resolve outstanding PO backorders and discontinued items.

KNAPE & VOGT, Grand Rapids, MI

2005-2008

Hardware supplier for home cabinet and office furniture OEMs, Distributors and Retail Chains

VMI Analyst

Responsible for managing the replenishment of K&V products at selected industry-leading accounts.

· Developed forecasting method for ordering, scheduling and shipping of imported and domestically manufactured hardware to multiple national OEM locations, increasing turns and reducing inventory 20%.

· Reviewed and maintained the data in several software applications that determined the replenishment procedures to guarantee 98% service levels to distributors, retailers and their customers.

· Coordinated with Purchasing, Scheduling and Traffic departments to ensure timely production and delivery of products.

AEC ONE STOP/SUMMIT SERCIVES

1999-2004

Distributor of pre-recorded audio and video products, and merchandising services to retailers

Inventory Analyst / Buyer

· Created replenishment formula that decreased stock-outs 10% on new release items, eliminating costly expedited shipments.

· Increased same store sales 4% by developing store profiles and customized inventory mixes.

· Reduced inventory overstock 15% by discontinuing slow selling SKUs.

THE BEHLER-YOUNG COMPANY

1995-1998

Michigan’s largest distributor of HVAC equipment and supplies to professional contractors

Buyer

· Increased sales of various product lines by working with the manufacturer’s rep to promote new products to contractors.

· Reduced freight and handling expenses by arranging shipments directly to contractors

LEVY HOME ENTERTAINMENT

1983-1994

Distributor of audio, video, books and magazines

Senior Buyer (1987-1994)

· Decreased costs 8% by optimizing purchases using vendor discount programs.

· Supervised development and installation of computer system that cut order-processing time 15%.

Distribution Manager (1983-1987)

· Supervised 20 employees in all warehouse operations.

· Converted manual purchasing, inventory control, and shipping to computerized systems.

KENT ONE STOP

1979-1982

Wholesale distributor

Manager

WOODLAND MALL RECORD & TAPE CENTER

1975-1978

Retail Chain

Manager

GRANDVILLE PRINTING

1973-1974

Pressman’s Assistant

Education

· Grand Valley State University

Computer Related Skills

· PC: MS Office; Excel, Access, Word. IBM Systems 36, RS/6000, AS/400

· Software: JDA Marketplace Replenishment; C3R VMI Replenishment

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