Benjamin Spillar Email & Phone Number

8000 Hub Parkway, Cleveland, OH

• Hired into a new position within BDI as the Buyer/Analyst/Project Manager for BDI’s entrance into the PPE/Safety Vertical - responsible for launching 8 PPE manufacturers’ nationwide (73 branches, 150 branch personnel).
• Coordinating with Category Manager’s and Product Manager’s selecting inventory/quantity to stock at distribution center – Including determining initial stock order for various PPE Supplier Partners.
• Negotiating and procuring sample kits at no charge to BDI to be sent out in conjunction with the National Teleconference introduction of the PPE Supplier Partner containing all of, or a majority of the products that.
• Negotiating top tier pricing as well as Bulletproof return policies with very little to offer in return up front.
• Coordinating with the BDI/PPE Manufacturer’s Marketing Departments for the National Introductory Teleconference and other correspondence promoting the BDI Safety Initiative launch. (Internal/external newsletters.
• Coordinating with BDI IT/PPE Manufacturer’s IT Department’s to Procure and test all software ensuring a smooth transition with all inventory barcodes during receiving and shipping.

• Integral part of growing average branch monthly sales by 50% and setting three sales records during current tenure.
• Point of contact for OEM branch accounts building and maintaining relationships with buyers, engineers, expediters and accounting.
• Managing supply chains for OEM accounts.
• Procuring, stocking, and selling VMI and vending items.
• Constantly cultivating and growing existing business from current accounts while creating new business through non-account referrals, inquires, and walk-in customers.
• Responsible for sourcing and purchasing 60% of product sold while maintaining reasonable inventory levels.

North Ridgeville, OH

• Managed day to day store operations.
• Responsible for overseeing 15-20 employees.
• Ordered product for 2-3 departments ensuring constant inventory levels.
• Interacting with customers to gain knowledge of specific products to order and stock.

Westlake, OH

• Increased average monthly sales by 75% during tenure setting store records month after month.
• Doubled store profitability through working with import agents and negotiating contract pricing with manufacturers and vendors.
• Increased active customer base by more than 40%

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History

Activities and Societies: Minor: Sociology Four year letterman: Football

High School