Alec Beebe
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Para Gear
02.2023 - Current
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Used Microsoft Navision to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Established long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing and delivery terms.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting techniques and just-in-time purchasing strategies.
Store Manager
CVS Pharmacy
01.2018 - Current
- Increased front store sales by an average of 11% by analyzing customer trends
- Identify performance and process gaps and implemented improvements such as remodeling and reorganizing stockroom areas to increase productivity
- Provided leadership and assisted in store relocation efforts
- Implemented and trained staff on self-checkout system, providing customers with an increased sense of control and shortened the perceived wait time
- Led training efforts ensuring proper customer service standards
- Promoted professional growth by facilitating talent development efforts to increase employee performance
- Responsible for overall store management including, operations, maintenance, purchasing and onboarding/offboarding
Operations Supervisor
CVS Pharmacy
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Supervise the store's crew through assigning, directing and following up of all activities
- Handle all customer relations issues in accordance with company policy and promote a positive shopping experience for all CVS customers
- Provide colleagues personalized customer service feedback and coaching
- Support the planning, execute the display and maintenance of off shelf merchandise
- Manage POS system processes and transactions
Sales Associate
JCPenney
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Utilized sales tactics to demonstrate the benefits of store credit card to meet target goals and improve customer loyalty
- Retained an organized inventory and curated displays of rotating clothing and accessories
- Assisted customers with purchases and returns
Lift Operations Specialist
Mountain Creek
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Maintain ramps for safe loading and mazes for organized lift lines
- Verify proper credentials for utilizing ski lift
- Ensure a safe environment for all customers
Education
SUNY Orange
Middletown 08.2015 - 05.2017
Skills
Purchase Order Management
Supplier Relationship Management
Supply Chain Management
Inventory Coordination
Vendor Relationship Management
New Vendor Setup
Vendor Sourcing
Operations Management
Budget Management
Profit and loss understanding
Budget Planning
Data analysis understanding
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Para Gear
02.2023 - Current
Store Manager
CVS Pharmacy
01.2018 - Current
Operations Supervisor
CVS Pharmacy
01.2016 - 01.2018
SUNY Orange
08.2015 - 05.2017
Lift Operations Specialist
Mountain Creek
01.2013 - 01.2014
Sales Associate
JCPenney
01.2012 - 01.2016