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Specialized in the manufacturing industry. Offer strong negotiating skills with ability to master purchasing/MRP systems. Creative methods to manage inventories and supplier agreements. Experienced in new product launches, engineering/design changes.

Developed, implemented and executed business plans for multiple divisions of Citibank, Verizon, Allstate and AARP rewards program.
Leadership of staff of Junior Buyers and Assistants.
Successfully reduced Inventory levels 56% from January to September of 2016 increasing cash flow by over $4 million for FY2017.
Developed and implemented new pricing strategy resulting in over $200,000 in additional profit.
Accounted for 49% of all profit while representing just 13% of total transactions.
Produced gross revenue of $3.8 million representing 26% of all product revenue.
Negotiated 2% rebate for all Ray Ban products and 1% for all Oakley resulting in additional $50,000 in profit.
Evaluated vendor performance metrics, maintained service level standards, and achieved financial objectives.
Negotiated contracts, agreements, costs, terms, returns, and other variables with vendors.
Accountable for the forecasting of the product life cycle of current and future inventory.




Senior Buyer/Category Manager

Implemented and administered Asian supplier replenishment programs including consignment, just in time (JIT), vendor managed inventory (VMI), and supplier managed inventory (SMI) to sustain optimal levels of raw material such as metals and acetate.
Conducted detailed analysis of demands and reviews regarding current inventory position and defined purchasing risks and opportunities.
Proposed strategies to support the business in attaining purchasing goals and maintain inventory requirements while improving processes, minimizing cycle time and reducing costs. 
Collaborated with cross-functional teams in scheduling and meeting deadlines for design, sample testing, and raw material requirements allocated for new product releases.
Coordinated with suppliers regarding forecast and engineering design modifications.
Facilitated strong and comprehensive presentations to management to efficiently determine business issues, risks, process improvements, and solutions to existing issues

Senior Buyer

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Oakley, Inc.