Alan Beebe

• Conference/Group business: Provide retail logo amenities to group conferences for attendees. Coordinate with the Conference sales team for inspection and group deliveries.
• Upgrading all systems and technology where needed. • Employee morale: Work with both the logistics and purchasing teams to identify de-motivating issues.

• Responsible for the management of all the retail processes in JDEdwards from the point of order entry to the point of sale.

• Responsible for reviewing system programs, policies, and procedures to ensure retail continues to operate efficiently and effectively.

• Responsible for the management of the physical inventory taking and reconciliation at the U.S. distribution center location.

• Management of an operations specialist and distribution center.

• Coordinating freight forwarders’ movement of merchandise to the Bahamas and ensuring the accuracy of freight and duties to be paid.

• Responsible for reconciling the monthly profit and loss statements for all retail locations.

• Responsible for the uploading of daily sales and maintaining integrity between Micros and JDEdwards transactions.

• Assist the Senior Vice President of the Retail Division in goal setting for the division, budget preparation, and any other requested special projects. • Responsible for maintaining shrinkage awareness and controls by ensuring that all procedures and policies are enforced.

• Cut expenses and increase margins. • Review and eliminate under-performing product categories.
• Simplify the purchasing function
• Maintain optimum inventory levels
• Attend trade shows as needed.
• Assist in product selection
• Ensuring that all retail vendors are in compliance with retail operating procedures
• Management of Purchasing Specialists

• Establish long term relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services by following Atlantis purchasing guidelines.
• Monitor inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked via JDEdwards. Approx 15K active item numbers
• Review financial statements and sales or activity reports to gauge productivity or goal achievement.
• Continuously promote a culture of innovation and encourage staff to contribute ideas that keep the retail division running at optimal success.
• Identified opportunities for process optimization through data analysis, guest satisfaction scoring, and new technology.
• Prepared staff work schedules for both FLL and PID Distribution center and assigned team members to specific duties that are specific and measurable.
• Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational goals were met.
• Reviewed internal reports and identified areas of risk or potential cost savings.
• Implemented new technologies to streamline processes and enhance productivity in both JDEdwards and DSI scripts.
• Streamlined supply chain management to reduce costs, improve margins and lowered inventory while maximizing retail revenues.
• Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive by engaging employees through meetings and regular team operational updates.

• Evaluated proposals from vendors on a regular basis to ensure cost effectiveness.
• Analyzed current trends in supplier pricing to secure the best deals and maintain cost control for products selected.
• Conducted regular vendor performance reviews to ensure quality standards were met, vendor compliance and addressed any supply chain issues.
• Managed and mentored purchasing department staff to enhance team performance.
• Managed supplier relationships to ensure compliance with agreed-upon terms and conditions.
• Identified slow moving inventory and created solutions for, markdown, excess liquidation through creative inventory management solutions.
• Collaborated with internal team members such as sales personnel, operations managers and finance teams.
• Coordinated with logistics to ensure timely delivery of purchased items.
• Developed and maintained an up-to-date database of suppliers, products, and prices
• Analyzed market trends to determine appropriate purchasing strategies.
• Maintained accurate records of purchases including invoices, price lists, product codes and descriptions.
• Implemented quality control procedures to ensure received products met required standards as established by Atlantis guidelines.
• Coordinated importation of items via ocean and air. Significant interactions with both US and Bahamas Customs to adhere to strict compliance.
• Prepared and presented reports on purchasing activities and cost analysis for upper management as requested.
• Led sustainability initiatives in procurement practices to support environmental and social goals based on the mission of Atlantis.
• Reviewed purchase orders and ensured accuracy of information, such as pricing, payment terms and delivery dates.
• Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.
• Collaborated with other departments to identify and fulfill their purchasing needs.
• Developed and implemented strategic purchasing plans to meet company objectives.