Open To Work
BARBARA L TOLBERT
Sun Lakes,USA
Summary
Senior Purchasing Specialist with 15 years of expertise in optimizing resource management and enhancing performance. Demonstrated ability to promote accountability and achieve significant productivity results. Accomplished Merchandise Manager with a strong record of team leadership in the Aftermarket Retail Market and improving outcomes in challenging product categories.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Purchasing Specialist
Independent Contractor
07.2019 - Current
- Established and oversaw strategic business actions and streamlined operations.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies, and company policies.
- Revitalized business plans and realigned company objectives to increase overall profits.
- Collaborated with company partners to develop and actualize strategic plans to advance company’s mission and objectives and promote revenue, profitability, and growth.
- Monitored business trend forecasts, adjusting budgets and operational plans to maximize growth and opportunities.
- Oversaw technological improvements, successfully reducing waste and eliminating business bottlenecks.
- Led startup and opening of various businesses and provided business development, creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Crafted and monitored internal control systems.
- Administered day-to-day operations, including accounting and budget management, business development, performance metrics and customer service.
- Oversaw strategic business decision-making to develop, enhance and enforce business mission.
Supervisor
O'Reilly's Auto Distribution Center
05.2021 - 11.2024
- Supervisor of 52 teammembers M-F
- Established, organized in leadership to collaborate long term goals and strategies to make company policies.
- To follow the Oreilly Culture Goals
- To provide each and every Phx Az Oreilly store 100% customer service.
COO/Director of Purchasing & Inventory Control
Creative Outdoor Distributor USA Inc. COD USA Inc
01.2013 - 07.2019
- Overseeing the Purchasing/Logistics and Inventory Control Departments, while raising over $15 million capital funding for new patented product.
- The processes necessary for running a small but fast-growing Aftermarket Wholesale Company.
- Enhanced the image and recognition of the Companies brand name within the business community through new business development and aggressive networking.
- Analyzed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance to develop growth strategy to secure a 25% increase in revenues.
- Monitored business trend forecasts, adjusting budgets and operational plans to maximize growth and opportunities.
- Improved return on capital investment (ROI)
- Served as strategic advisor and functional expert on critical strategic and operational matters.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and interpreted financial statements.
- Transformed departmental operations through aggressive process overhaul and attention to quality.
- Cultivated and maintained industry relationships and customer partnerships to capitalize on opportunities and maximize business success.
- Organized and oversaw capital improvement projects to maintain business viability.
- Improved inventory management processes to avoid markdowns.
VP Purchasing
On The Edge Marketing
08.2007 - 01.2013
- Tracked shipments to ensure delivery on time and in excellent condition.
- Purchased the highest quality products for the lowest possible price.
- Negotiated with vendors and suppliers and administered contracts.
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items ordered to items received.
- Reviewed and organized records of items that were purchased and any costs relating to purchases.
- Worked with operation managers to develop consistent service levels across all locations.
- Supervised financial strategies and managed inventory while identifying cost-effective vendors and supplies.
CEO/President
Owner-The Vintage Group
06.2005 - 08.2007
- Increased an Automotive Aftermarket Accessories Company that was doing under $250,000 a year to $2.3 million with cash transactions! The company has no financial loans.
- Controlled all Financials for this small Company that was barely making over $250,000 when I arrived.
- I managed the Purchasing, Marketing, Financing, Inventory Control, and the Logistic Departments during the day and at night I managed the production and distribution center.
- Set-up all Financial relationships, Systems, and the process necessary for running a small fast growing Aftermarket Wholesale Accessories Company in very economic tough times.
- Enhanced the public image and recognition of the Companies brand name within the business community through new business development and aggressive networking.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Promoted store offerings through newspaper advertisements, catalogs, and brochures to attract new customers.
Merchandise Manager Director Level
Checker/Schucks/Kragen (CSK) aka Oreilly's
04.1981 - 06.2005
- Maintained records of inventory stock and shrinkage by conducting product audits every quarter.
- Created daily reports and monitored product lines to effectively manage inventory turnaround times.
- Increased sales by 15% through targeted merchandising plans and stocking of desirable inventory.
- Assessed purchasing needs and reviewed in-store sales and inventory levels.
- Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
- Monitored stock to maintain enough featured product.
- Designed floor layouts, product displays and shelving layouts to maximize sales and influence customer purchasing habits.
- Enhanced store and display appearance utilizing seasonal promotions and trends to drive strategy.
- Presented updated floor plans and design strategy to store management.
- Promoted new product releases and limited-edition items to drive sales.
- Monitored and reordered inventory items to fulfill displays and executed design changes to align with available inventory.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration
Oakland University
Rochester, MISkills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- QuickBooks
- AS400
- Spreadsheet and document management
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteTimeline
Supervisor
O'Reilly's Auto Distribution Center
05.2021 - 11.2024
Senior Purchasing Specialist
Independent Contractor
07.2019 - Current
COO/Director of Purchasing & Inventory Control
Creative Outdoor Distributor USA Inc. COD USA Inc
01.2013 - 07.2019
VP Purchasing
On The Edge Marketing
08.2007 - 01.2013
CEO/President
Owner-The Vintage Group
06.2005 - 08.2007
Merchandise Manager Director Level
Checker/Schucks/Kragen (CSK) aka Oreilly's
04.1981 - 06.2005
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration
Oakland University
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