Evan DiPhillips
Manchester,NH
Summary
Experienced Buyer with over 8.5 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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Buyer II
KMC Systems
07.2021 - Current
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Effectively placed purchase orders in a timely manner to support the multiple Program schedule needs as well as department metrics and Company goals.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Participate on and lead continuous improvement activities (Kaizan Blitz Event).
- Purchased and maintained inventory levels across several million dollar medical device production programs.
Systems Buyer
Connection Inc.
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Co-managed HP's $350m segment.
- Provided feedback in several online pilot programs with HP for custom order placement.
- Training Associate Buyer in HP day to day operations.
- Processed orders for sales, as well as stocking orders for inventory.
- Inventory control- Creating a entry and exit strategy for stock inventory as well as maintaining necessary levels of product on the shelf for Hewlett Packard.
- Reporting- Maintained ageing inventory reports, run rate, greater than 60 days, greater than 90 days.
- Process improvement- Cut down on touch cost within the HP segment, by creating new processes within excel worksheets, creating new templates, and creating walk-thru process documents for future training.
- Planning- Inventory planning, taking in seasonal considerations for increased sell through, as well as contractual obligations for on shelf inventory.
- Work with partners for bulk inventory buys for high run rate items in order to keep cost down.
Account Manager
Connection Inc
10.2016 - 09.2018
- Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions and promoting compelling business opportunities.
- Capitalized on emerging trends in customer preferences and consumer electronic marketplaces when developing and implementing targeted solutions.
- Developed and delivered engaging and polished presentations to highlight products and draw favorable competitor comparisons.
- Liaised between account holders and various departments, communicating effectively to maintain customer satisfaction and uphold company protocols.
- Recommended brand products to customers, highlighted benefits and redirected objections to increase sales.
- Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
eCommerce Merchandise Coordinator
Brookstone Inc.
07.2014 - 02.2016
- Wrote detailed descriptions of the products
- Inspected images of product to be used for flaws/ defects
- Worked with the buyer to expedite online listing of product.
- Maintained online product description for updates, quantities, sales.
- Assist with pricing and vendor setup.
- Work with vendor and buyer to monitor sales and optimize products online.
- Talked with vendors and suppliers about product orders and issues.
Freight Supervisor
Columbia Sportsware
04.2013 - 07.2014
- Inventory control, performing adjustments to minimize shrink on the store level.
- Manage stock room and resolve inventory and product issues by communicating with Retail Inventory Control.
- Supervisory duties which include opening and closing store, communicating duties and tasks to employees to ensure sales numbers are met.
- Daily till and safe counts to analyze employee counts and ensure accuracy.
- Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S - History/Education
Springfield College
Springfield, MASkills
- Team Leadership
- Pricing negotiations
- Vendor relations
- Vendor Coordination
- Continuous process improvements
- Merchandising operations
- Purchasing procedures
Certification
- APICS CSCP Certified April, 2023
Timeline
Buyer II
KMC Systems
07.2021 - Current
Systems Buyer
Connection Inc.
09.2018 - 07.2021
Account Manager
Connection Inc
10.2016 - 09.2018
eCommerce Merchandise Coordinator
Brookstone Inc.
07.2014 - 02.2016
Freight Supervisor
Columbia Sportsware
04.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S - History/Education
Springfield College
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