career objective                              

 

strategic buyer eager to contribute expertise in sourcing materials as well as managing administrative functions toward supporting optimization of organization s cost-effectiveness and bottom-line profits.

 

profile                                                

 

ø  results-oriented leader with exceptional ability to organize and balance numerous tasks with varying degrees of priority, paying careful attention to strict deadline schedules.

ø  influential communicator familiar with all levels of retail and corporate environments, including who, what, when, where, why, and how of ensuring tasks are completed and all parties kept well informed.

ø  focused on unity of client-corporation-employee relationship and dedicated to mentoring individuals into positions of influence.

ø  successful in utilizing technology solutions and creativity to drive operational performance and experienced in identifying key opportunities and forecasting inefficiency to streamline productivity.

ø  dedicated to superior performance levels and continuous improvement through additional training and education.

 

professional experience                

 

hunter fan company, memphis, tn                                                                                  2007 to 2009

material buyer planner

  interpreted changing demand, developed material plans, and balanced inventories with need of manufacturing facility providing wide range of product lines and services.

  analyzed inventories through planning, purchasing, and supplier production schedules based upon guidelines established by forecasting department.

  coordinated with marketing, product managers, quality, and engineering to maintain inventory levels and reduce customer s total package costs through reduced material expenses, bulk storage, improve freight, and other services.

  maintained constant communication with overseas departments through e-mail system and tracked all container shipments through specialized jdedwards software.

 

fred s, inc., memphis, tn                                                                                                 2006 to 2007

inventory manager (2006 to 2007) / buyer secretary (2006)

  ensured 90% or above inventory levels at two warehouses for major retailer of clothing, home furnishings, electronics, and sporting goods.

  issued purchase orders and provided forecast requirements to vendors based upon sales history.

  organized delivery schedules and reviewed open order status and vendor reports to better expedite and monitor delivery performance.

  maintained monthly open-to-buy (otb) of $1.8m+ and expanded network of relationships with vendors to secure effective deals and acquire thorough product and shipping knowledge.

  utilized score replenishment software to assist with oversight of inventory levels.

  supported buyer in all purchasing-related activities and revised orders as necessary; price-ticketed merchandise, developed filing system, and received samples.

 

christian brothers university / east arkansas family health center, memphis, tn                 2001 to 2005

executive administrative assistant (2001 to 2002) / administrative assistant (2003 to 2004)

  delivered administrative support services to c-level and vp employees while assisting academic and medical offices with reception, filing, faxing, copying of confidential records, and collection of donations and rental payments.

  organized databases of alumni information, local business donors, medical credentials, budgets, and other day-to-day reference material.

  ensured timely delivery of all mailed materials, including donation requests, scholarship notifications, reservation lists.

  prepared major functions such as mental health day, aids awareness, breast cancer, and patient appreciation day, designing postcards, flyers, and banners for each event.

 

catherine s stores corporation, memphis, tn                                                                     1994 to 2000

allocation analyst (1998 to 2000) / inventory control specialist (1996 to 1998)

 / buyer s assistant (1994 to 1996)

  performed allocation, inventory control, and purchasing functions for leading specialty retailer of women s large-size clothing and accessories to satisfy gross margin, sales, and inventory objectives.

  ensured proper transfer and distribution of all garments, including routine quality checks, which resulted in consistent achievement of distributor of the month award.

  maintained planned inventory levels and suggested reorder quantities to buyers while filling order requests and adjusting min-max parameters according to sales performance.

  assisted with development of quarterly booklets by meeting catalog-timing needs with regard to sample procurement and merchandise delivery.

 

education & credentials                

 

university of memphis-memphis, tn

bs in consumer science (education), concentrations in fashion merchandising / retail marketing

 

technical proficiencies

software: microsoft office suite (word, excel, powerpoint, outlook, access), jdedwards tracking software, score replenishment software, banner software, sts computer system, sku analysis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (insert actual title of target position) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include extensive experience overseeing and executing strategic inventory and administrative initiatives for leading retail, manufacturing, medical, and academic organizations. as a versatile individual who has excelled both autonomous and team leadership roles, i bring a wealth of expertise and skills that have been honed for the express improvement of profitability and productivity objectives. my customer-focused, service-oriented approaches have solidified many lucrative, long-term business relationships.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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