Aspen Finnigan
Rochester,MI
Summary
Experienced Purchasing Manager with a background in Retail Sales Management, blending 3 years of procurement expertise with 5 years of retail management experience. Committed to contributing to organizational success through strategic procurement initiatives. Currently seeking new opportunities to leverage skills and make an impact.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Level Up Holding
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Sole buyer for 8+ cannabis dispensaries across Michigan
- Expertise in managing client relations and conducting weekly orders
- Screened products to ensure they were a fit for retail locations
- Ran reports daily with excel to monitor inventory and restock the needed inventories at each store
- Monthly slow seller reviews to ensure inventory was fresh
- Oversight of invoice payments for seamless financial transactions
- Maintained positive vendor relationships with over 50 consistent vendors
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory and availability.
- Evaluation of suppliers to secure the best products at competitive prices
- Worked within our team to come up with deals and promotions
- Utilized purchasing software, Leaf Link, to acquire the needed products from hundreds of vendors.
Purchasing and Wholesale Manager
Downtown Tarot
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Make data-driven purchasing decisions based on given budget
- Maintain accurate records of all products purchased and received
- Price products according to established formula
- Research and evaluate vendors to compare pricing and secure best deals
- Identify potential wholesale clients and actively pursue new business opportunities
- Oversee product production and packaging.
General Manager
Downtown Tarot
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed a team of 20 employees
- Successfully implemented new policies and procedures to improve team efficiency
- Worked with the Owner and conducted interviews
- Created, Delegated, and Oversaw various projects
- Conducted employee evaluations and in services
- Ran manager meetings and staff meetings monthly
- Ensured all staff upheld company standards such as exceptional customer service and maintaining an inclusive atmosphere
- Purchased all general merchandise (non-crystal goods) for the store.
Assistant Manager
The Buckle
09.2017 - 08.2021
- Assisted customers as they walked in with personalized service through direct salesmanship as they shopped
- Problem solving and guest relations
- Led merchandise moves around the store using the weekly visual checklist as a guide
- Communicated specific sales goals to the team at weekly meeting and daily segments updates
- Maintaining keyholder duties, including opening and closing store registers
- Trained new employees.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Orion High School
Skills
- Purchasing
- Leadership Skills
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Management Skills
- Fast Learner
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Vendor Sourcing
- Supplier negotiation
References
- Domenique Lopez, Level Up Holdings, 734-365-9029
- Elizabeth Botkin, Downtown Tarot, 248-705-6333
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Level Up Holding
01.2023 - 02.2024
Purchasing and Wholesale Manager
Downtown Tarot
02.2022 - 01.2023
General Manager
Downtown Tarot
08.2021 - 02.2022
Assistant Manager
The Buckle
09.2017 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Lake Orion High School