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Portland, Oregon

Purchase and maintain inventory on over 3,000 items.Maintain profit and loss responsibility for product linesEstablish rapport with vendors, representatives and members to keep informed of retailer needs and challenges.Identify sales and promotional opportunities and purchase according to those needs.Coordinate new product introduction with schematics in order to get to customers on timely basis.Maintain correct product cost and sell to make sure items maintain profit margin.Study movement history, lead times and current movement on items to evaluate the validity of item.

Tualatin, Oregon

Maintain shelf integrity, schematics and seasonal sets.Reconcile invoices and receivings.Provide customer service.Maintain excellent working relationships with assistants to ensure smooth flow of department.

Clackamas, Oregon

Purchase, track and expedite orders for 170 vendor natural, specialty, frozen and refrigerated lines. Schedule carrier pick -ups.Set up, maintain and order over 5,000 items.Reconcile receiving discrepancies.Manage and expedite returns to vendors.