BILL ROBINSON
Fort Thomas,KY
Summary
Driven and detail-oriented Buying & Supply Chain professional with extensive experience managing purchase orders, supplier relationships, sourcing operations, and inventory flow across multi site environments. Demonstrates strong analytical thinking, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. Brings 25+ years of customer-focused operational experience and current Buyer experience supporting multi-DC distribution networks. Committed to continuous improvement, accuracy, and cross-functional teamwork.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer 1 (Produce)
KROGER
CINCINNATI, OH
08.2020 - Current
- Manage daily purchasing for multiple vendors across multiple distribution centers, ensuring product availability aligned with demand forecasts.
- Place, update, and track purchase orders following sourcing procedures and procurement workflows.
- Review and analyze forecasts for turn, ad, and display merchandise using data-driven decision making.
- Monitor warehouse turnover and coordinate inbound logistics to maintain freshness and optimal inventory levels.
- Collaborate with logistics, QA, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain supply continuity.
- Identify improvement opportunities aligned with continuous improvement principles.
- Use analytical reasoning to resolve discrepancies and maintain accuracy in purchasing documentation.
BUYER (RAW MATERIAL AND PACKAGING)
KROGER (STATE AVENUE)
CINCINNATI, OH
04.2018 - 08.2020
- Create Purchase Orders daily for weekly manufacturing output.
- Work in conjunction with Manufacturing supervisors to effectively and efficiently manage inventory.
- Know, understand, and achieve service level goals, Days of Supply goals, and Aged Inventory standards established by management.
- Communicate with vendors to ensure PO's are completed in full and on time.
- Secure both packaging and raw materials to support manufacturing needs and avoid production delays or shutdowns.
- Provide plant tours to Kroger managers and company leaders to learn daily processes and view facility output.
Education
High School Diploma -
HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL
FORT THOMAS06-1993
Skills
- Purchase Order Management
- Sourcing & Procurement
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Commodity Support
- Forecasting & Demand Planning
- Supply Chain Operations
- Microsoft Office Proficient
- Data Entry Accuracy
- Inventory Monitoring & Control
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Analytical Problem Solving
Timeline
Buyer 1 (Produce)
KROGER
08.2020 - Current
BUYER (RAW MATERIAL AND PACKAGING)
KROGER (STATE AVENUE)
04.2018 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL
Two Time Regional High School Soccer Coach of the year
Highlands High School Boy's Soccer Coach (1998-2002)
- Comprised a 81-26 varsity career coaching mark.
- Surrounded myself with great mentors and leaders to help create a staff to build great young men and exceptional soccer players
- Coordinated practices, games, and transportation for Freshman, Junior Varsity, and Varsity.
- Named two time Regional Coach of the Year.