FERNANDO SOTO
Palm Springs,CA
Summary
Results-oriented Regional Manager/Sales Associate with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets. Strong leadership skills, strategic planning, and a customer-centric approach. Expertise in driving revenue growth.
Professional inventory management expert prepared to excel in this role. Demonstrates strong ability to streamline operations, optimize inventory levels, and enhance supply chain efficiency. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing needs to drive results. Proficient in inventory control systems, demand forecasting, and vendor management with focus on reliability and strategic problem-solving.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Manager
Backpack Boyz San Bernardino
12.2024 - Current
- Managed inventory levels to meet demand and minimize stock discrepancies.
- Trained and mentored team members on inventory management best practices.
- Collaborated with Brand Reps to optimize ordering processes and delivery schedules.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory systems, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Created and updated regular inventory reports and records.
- Maintained inventory levels to meet customer demands at all times.
- Reduced stock discrepancies with thorough monitoring of inventory levels by conducting regular audits and implementing efficient tracking systems.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Developed standard operating procedures for inventory control processes, enhancing accuracy.
- Built and nurtured positive working relationships with vendors for brand support.
- Increased efficiency in inventory turnover, reducing holding costs and increasing cash flow.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to align inventory with promotional activities for boosting sales.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Monitored market trends to make informed purchasing decisions.
- Memorized facility layout and located products.
Sales Manager
Firecracker
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Responsible for the Inland Empire & Desert Territory.
- Conducted regular Shop visits to get feedback and improve sales.
- Developed strong relations with accounts managers to increase sales and customer satisfaction.
- Open and closed new accounts.
- Supplied Samples to buying manager and Staff.
- Set up staff training & PAD's.
- Be very consistent with accounts by ensuring the brand and its quality will always be improving with new SKUs and Deals.
- If the account seems uninterested keep showing up every other week with a new pitch to try and close the account.
- Set up and be a part of all and any events that the account wishes or desires.
- Provide a smile and great personality to give off positive energy so the managers feel more comfortable.
- Always walked towards the managers to greet them.
- Speak to staff when waiting for managers to build relations to help ensure sales.
Regional Manager
Off The Charts
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Responsible for making sure both of my locations open on time.
- Intaking orders while making sure orders are placed correctly for the store's needs.
- Checked Expiration dates and made sure batch numbers match what's on metric and metric sheet.
- If and when needed can perform a return manifest through metric.
- Creating Deals for the week & weekend to post on Weedmaps.
- Set up PADs, Shop Events, Education & Staff training.
- Count the safe.
- Made sure all registers had change, (1's and 5's with a total of $200), shops deals are displayed on the sales floor and match what's on Weedmaps.
- Set up change Dropoff & Cash pickup through DAMA.
- Creating SOPs.
- Responsible for making sure the staff Clocks in and out correctly.
- Responsible for Cycle Counts.
- Inventory & Inventory Cleanliness.
- Waste, making sure the shop is getting credit and/or promos to compensate.
- Dropped Registers when second shift arrives or when register hits 5k.
- Dropped Cash in DAMA safe & complete cash log (Budtender, Register #, Cash Amount, Cash Expected, Managers Name & Time of Drop).
- Delt with Vendors, Neighbors, City, and DCC.
- Reviewed cameras for theft.
- Made sure staff Doesn't over discount or Double Discount.
- Made sure staff morale was high.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chaffey High School
Ontario, Ca01.2012
Skills
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Customer Service
- Quality Assurance
- Team Management
- Payroll & Payroll Management
- Sales & Marketing
- Covasoft
- Meadows POS System
- Treez POS System
- Costal iSolved
- Metric
- Order processing
- Purchasing management
- Inventory control systems
- Vendor sourcing
Timeline
Inventory Manager
Backpack Boyz San Bernardino
12.2024 - Current
Sales Manager
Firecracker
04.2023 - 04.2024
Regional Manager
Off The Charts
01.2020 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Chaffey High School