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Bill Greenlee

Fort Collins,CO

Summary

Senior Buyer with over 30 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

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer

Jax Outdoor Stores
01.2019 - Current
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.
  • Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing purchase orders to deliver smooth transaction.

Jax Store Manager

Jax Outdoor
01.2011 - 01.2019
  • Created a safe working environment for staff and a safe shopping environment for customers.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Norwich University
Northfield VT
05.1983

Skills

  • Cost Control
  • Inventory Oversight
  • Purchasing Strategies
  • Customer Service
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Business Understanding

Timeline

Buyer

Jax Outdoor Stores
01.2019 - Current

Jax Store Manager

Jax Outdoor
01.2011 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Norwich University

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