Accomplished purchasing professional with 20 plus years of progressively responsible experience in purchasing, management, and merchandising. Highly proficient at analyzing inventory challenges and providing solutions through effective communications at all levels. I am notably skilled at developing and maintaining client and vendor relationships. Adept at managing inventory and continually finding ways to improve the company’s margin. Accomplished at initiating innovative approaches to merchandise product for maximum sales. Superb product application knowledge. Calm demeanor; able to react to pressure with intelligence and common sense. Capable of strategically analyzing situations to quickly resolve issues effectively and efficiently.Career Skills and Knowledge:▪ Strategic sales planning and initiatives ▪ Customer service ▪ Business planning and execution ▪ Product launch ▪ Contract management ▪ Sales training ▪ Inventory management ▪ Sales and revenue growth ▪ Field sales management

Analyze and manage inventory levels for thousands of SKU’s. Spent a great deal of time analyzing extensive sell through reports provided from Wal*Mart and successfully maintained their inventory levels at their individual stores. Managed all overstock inventories. Managed all pricing records for the company’s inventory. Accomplishments: Increased overall company’s margin through vendor pricing negotiations.  Decreased the companies overstock inventory through strong vendor negotiations.