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Jacksonville, FL, US

Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida Area

• Forecast and maintain targeted inventory levels and address shortage and overstock situations
• Manage a diversified vendor base consisting of products across multiple categories
• Coordinate customer packaging and equipment needs
• Purchase every aspect of Facilities Supplies, Packaging Equipment, Mechanical/Electrical Components and Service
• Negotiate terms and costs with vendors
• Sourcing, quoting and purchasing

Assisted the buyer in selection of merchandiseSourced new vendorsManaged markdowns Analyzed business trends and best sellersWeekly and monthly reporting by vendor, style and skuCreated new store schematic and department floor plansManaged budget bookMaintained great relationships with all vendors, resulting in better cost realization

Jacksonville, Florida

Oversaw all areas of company including customer and vendor relations, purchasing, shipping and receiving. Managed all employee issues including discipline, hiring, and terminations. Direct reports included 8 employees and 2 Service Techs. Acquired large government and corporate contracts through competitive bid proposals.

St. Augustine, Florida

Initial Opening of retail bookstores. Hired and trained staff, including store managers. Acquired licenses and permits, hired temporaries to set up store, processed opening orders, and arranged in-store signage.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

January 1983– January 1990 (7 years 1 month)Purchasing all areas of lighting, gifts, electrical items and home décor.Inside and outside sales to contractors and retail customers.Managed inventory, markdowns Hire and Train new employees Oversee execution of merchandise layout in retail stores.