Arthur Segal
Toms River,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong background in purchasing, vendor management and inventory control. Proven track record of identifying cost savings opportunities and developing and executing strategies to maximize sales and profits. Considered valuable asset to any team. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Senior Buyer with over 6 years of progressive retail experience. Well-versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Proficient in purchasing and procurement environments. Expert at supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on consistent schedule.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Buyer
YM Solutions LLC
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Increased sales by $3M in year one
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Developed new strategies to reduce purchasing costs and maintain quality standards.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Employed expert inventory management and oversight skills to formulate business metrics and meet corporate goals.
- Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
- Designed and implemented process improvements to streamline purchasing process.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
Buyer
DJ Direct Inc
01.2017 - 12.2019
Chief Operations Officer
Alpha Equity Group
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Supported business growth through strategic planning and process development.
- Acquired, managed and disposed of over $100M
- Met customer service standards and expectations consistently by effectively communicating and actively listening.
- Streamlined company processes and procedures while enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Made decisions with broad and positive impact on security management operations.
- Drove operational direction, administrative and cost efficiency and coordination of security program initiatives on behalf of clients.
- Deliver strategic and practical advice for security operations at client locations.
- Formulated analysis assessments to make informed decisions on proposed projects.
- Built strategic relationships with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections, and credit reports.
- Sold high volume of properties in short timeframes to exceed quotas and maximize business revenue.
- Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
- Reviewed and executed confidential documents, contracts and disclosures.
- Established positive flow of communication with agents, clients, attorneys and personnel involved in closing transactions.
- Developed new business and managed new and existing clients.
- Leveraged market knowledge and analysis to provide guidance and advice on best options for clients.
- Studied property listings, interviewed prospective clients, accompanied clients to properties and discussed condition of sales.
- Followed-up escrow process, coordinated contingency removal of property inspection and maintained timely closing of escrow.
- Appraised commercial properties, maintaining accuracy and employing knowledge of area markets for accuracy.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to complete property sales and purchases.
- Made decisions with broad and positive impact on security management operations
- Drove operational direction, administrative and cost efficiency and coordination of security program initiatives on behalf of clients
- Monitored internal controls to protect client facilities and assets
- Formulated analysis assessments to make informed decisions on proposed projects
- Built strategic relationships with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies
Education
Bachelor of Science -
YTV
Brooklyn12.2014
Skills
- Cost Control
- Inventory Oversight
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Forecasting
- Negotiation
- Presentation
Timeline
Head Buyer
YM Solutions LLC
12.2019 - 12.2022
Buyer
DJ Direct Inc
01.2017 - 12.2019
Chief Operations Officer
Alpha Equity Group
01.2009 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science -
YTV
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