I'm a retail professional with over 15 years of experience. I possess a record of increased sales, reduced costs, and enhanced customer satisfaction. As a product buyer for a chain of retail stores I worked directly with manufacturers and distributors to maintain the most beneficial relationships affecting every level of supply chain. As Supply Chain Manager for a $70M annual manufacturing company I strategically plan manufacturing and procurement for optimal stock levels and increased efficiency. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER: ERP systems management, supplier sourcing, materials planning, manufacturing planning, procurement, forecasting, purchasing, and inventory management.PRODUCT BUYER: Increased sales over 100% during my tenure by selecting products specific to our customer’s needs. Responsible for sales of 4.1 million annually. In our competitive market, product selection is key. I carefully select unique items based on cost, fit for our company, and ROI to the advantage of both company and customer alike. I specialize in purchase order completion procuring 6000 SKUs per location. MERCHANDISER/LEADERSHIP COORDINATOR: I know that increased sales are more than just product and price, it’s about an excellent customer experience. To ensure our guests have the best experience possible, I’ve implemented employee trainings, created in‐store and location events, and merchandise with an eye toward selling an experience rather than a product. By maintaining an open line of communication with all store managers and with frequent store visits, I ensure the retail atmosphere is conducive to a great customer experience.Specialties:Purchasing, merchandising, manufacturing, forecasting, coaching and employee management, trend analysis, procurement, vendor relations, inventory control, customer satisfaction, creative problem solving, retail.