Maurissa Minor

STORE MANAGER/BUYER

NASA Headquarters Exchange Store

03.2011 - Current

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations
Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services
Increased sales volume by 50% in less than 1 years
Managed vendor selection and relations to guarantee best-pricing and on-time deliveries
Oversaw employee scheduling and payroll processing to guide operations
Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain budget
Planned budgets and authorized payments and merchandise returns
Maintained proper product level and inventory control of all merchandise
Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits
Served as primary display builder when executing merchandising in the store each week
Instructed staff on appropriately handling difficult and complicated sales
Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service
Trained and developed new associates on POS system and key sales tactics
Rotated stock to ensure optimum appeal and minimize shrinkage
Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
Continuously monitored industry trends to identify new supply sources that could potentially improve overall procurement efficiency.
Led transition to new procurement software, streamlining purchase order process.