Dylan Sloan
Altoona,AL
Summary
Detail-oriented purchasing agent with 5 years of buyer experience. Proven track record of profitability through managing budgets and vendor relationships. A strategic thinker and problem solver, can analyze data and make informed decisions to optimize performance and achieve business goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Media Buyer
Health Solutions Marketing
07.2021 - Current
- Developed effective media buying strategies
- Negotiated ad space and time slots with various media outlets
- Helped identify target audiences and plan media campaigns
- Monitored costs and return on investment (ROI)
- Prepared schedules and adjusted as needed
- Developed strong relationships with advertisers and negotiated pricing following established procedures
- Conducted market research to attract clients in new territories
Corporate Buyer
Surf Style Retail Management Inc
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Convenience & Liquor
- Negotiations with vendors concerning pricing, promotions, and terms
- Maintain pricing to achiever our target GP margins
- Conduct business reviews on a regular basis with vendors to discuss new items, where we are, and where we are going
- Incorporate new policies that insure buyers are the first to know about new items or discontinuations in a timely manner
- Visit stores on a weekly basis to meet with district and store managers to review current processes for receiving, merchandising, signage, retail pricing, and space management
- Review daily sales analysis reports to make sure we are on target to reach our target goals.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing
Buyer
The H. T. Hackney Company
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Maintain inventory management in a variety of categories such as: Automotive, Candy, Snacks, Food-Service, Beverages, & Store Supply
- Negotiated vendor contracts for pricing, promotions, and rebate programs to ensure the company is getting the best deals possible
- Attended Trade Shows and Convenience Expos to learn about the latest trends and new products offered
- Prepared and maintained purchasing files, reports, and price lists to compare pricing margins, specs, and delivery information
- Contacted suppliers to schedule deliveries and resolve shortages, pricing discrepancies, and any other issues related
- Developed great business relationships with brokers to support sales growth by analyzing vendor performance reports, market conditions, and other statistical data.
Education
Bachelors - Business Marketing
Auburn University
09.2018
Associates of Science - Business Administration
Snead State Community College
09.2015
Skills
- Negotiation
- Purchasing
- Cost Analysis
- Vendor Relations
- Inventory Management
- Communication
- Organization
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Media Placement
Certification
NASBA Ethical Leadership Certification
Timeline
Media Buyer
Health Solutions Marketing
07.2021 - Current
Corporate Buyer
Surf Style Retail Management Inc
03.2021 - 07.2021
Buyer
The H. T. Hackney Company
03.2019 - 03.2021
Bachelors - Business Marketing
Auburn University
Associates of Science - Business Administration
Snead State Community College
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