Senior Inventory Analyst with 18 years of experience providing effective purchasing solutions to maximize sales. Results-driven history of managing and analyzing product inventory levels while meeting established company objectives and client service level agreements. Focus on building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and new suppliers. Motivated, personable business professional with talent for quickly mastering technology and recognized team contributor known for flexible, and detail- oriented work style coupled with strong communication and problem solving skills. Inventory and Product Management - Overall owner of strategic planning and procurement, analyze inventory levels and client redemption, develop and use buy plan disciplines. Forecast usage and collaborate with suppliers for timely delivery. Supplier Partnerships - Develop and maintain strategic relationships, source alternative suppliers and evaluate for overall performance to met company’s service level agreements. Product Assortment - Analyze the selection for profitability, popularity, trends in the market place, cost of goods, strategic goals of the category, continuity and to manage the margin needed to maximize the company’s financial goals. Pricing Strategy – competitive price for exclusive products, promotional items, discounts, favorable payment terms and the right assortment mix that will drive usage and increase revenue.Specialties: APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional, Category Management, Procurement, Benchmarking, Strategic Sourcing, Replenishment, Brand Management, Buyer, Logistics, Analyst, Negotiation, RFP Process, Project Management, Merchandise Product Trends, Supervising Staff, Training, Oracle 11i, ERP, Microsoft Word and Excel
Listed skills include Purchasing, Management, Inventory Management, Leadership, and 29 others.