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Eric Quinn

Summary

Analytical Senior Buyer with more than 6 years of experience conducting in-depth research and negotiating pricing with vendors to acquire inventory in the automotive industry. Efficient in carefully reviewing pricing, market trends, P&L, and KPIs to determine accurate vehicle values to effectively purchase over 10,000 vehicles. Successfully hiring, training, and promoting associates inside and outside of purchasing department.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Buyer

Carmax
02.2019 - Current
  • Led procurement team at multiple offsite auctions to acquire inventory by training staff and overseeing purchasing decisions.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
  • Analyzed inventory performance and assessed trends to optimize inventory levels.
  • Collaborated amongst multiple departments to better understand current operational needs and develop a plan of action.
  • Developed new strategies to reduce purchasing costs and inventory reconditioning lead times, while maintaining quality standards.
  • Tracked inventory shipments and to ensure timely arrival of newly acquired inventory to fulfill inventory needs.
  • Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
  • Manage a weekly on-site auction by preparing wholesale auction run-lists, maintaining wholesaler relationships, managing arbitrations, and providing Buyer feedback for accurate appraisal offers.
  • Navigating company strategies to in store and offsite teams while driving process execution.
  • Key resource to help Buyers with accuracy and process execution opportunities by performing root cause analysis and implementing strict individualized development programs.

Buyer

Carmax
08.2017 - 02.2019
  • Procure inventory to fulfill needs of operations from multiple stores
  • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
  • Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
  • Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.

Buyer In Training

Carmax
02.2017 - 08.2017

• Trained and learned the Carmax and industry standards related to vehicle structure and mechanical expertise.

• Learned how to monitor and project market trends.

• Learned how to purchase vehicles from multiple sources.

  • Learned how to accurately assess and make an offer for a retail appraisal.

Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator

V Loan
09.2016 - 02.2017
  • Communicated with clients, processing teams and other third parties to achieve prompt loan closings.
  • Maintained high level of customer satisfaction by providing prompt and accurate loan status updates.
  • Worked with underwriters to fix application problems and resolve issues.
  • Analyzed loan applications and credit reports to determine loan eligibility and risk level.
  • Assisted clients in selecting correct loan product and terms to meet needs and financial goals.

Mortgage Loan Originator

Quicken Loans Mortgage Services
04.2015 - 09.2016
  • Updated borrowers through each step of loan application, approval and closing processes while remaining attentive to customer needs.
  • Explained different types of loans pertaining to client situations.
  • Worked with underwriters to fix application problems and resolve issues.
  • Prepared documents for customers, submitting and overseeing through each step of closing process.

Internet Sales Manager

Tim Lally Chevrolet
02.2011 - 04.2015
  • Responded to internet inquiries and phone calls in timely matter.
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
  • Provided superior and individualized customer service.
  • Kept detailed records of sales and contracts.
  • Managed a team of 4 salesman

Education

Finance

Kent State University
Kent Ohio
2013

Skills

  • Corrective Actions
  • Pricing Knowledge
  • Data Analysis
  • Hiring and Staffing
  • Implementing and Improving Process Changes
  • Pricing Support
  • Inventory Management
  • Multitasking Strengths
  • Product Procurement
  • Business Understanding
  • Pricing Analysis
  • Competitive Sourcing

Timeline

Senior Buyer

Carmax
02.2019 - Current

Buyer

Carmax
08.2017 - 02.2019

Buyer In Training

Carmax
02.2017 - 08.2017

Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator

V Loan
09.2016 - 02.2017

Mortgage Loan Originator

Quicken Loans Mortgage Services
04.2015 - 09.2016

Internet Sales Manager

Tim Lally Chevrolet
02.2011 - 04.2015

Finance

Kent State University
Eric Quinn