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J. Stumbo

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Dynamic procurement professional with a proven track record in buying success, excelling in inventory management and vendor negotiations. Adept at training teams and enhancing operational processes, I drive successful process launches and ensure timely deliveries, fostering strong relationships to meet customer demand and associate needs. Passionate about optimizing supply chain processes and achieving results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Replenishment Buyer - Produce

Kroger
Blue Ash, OH
05.2024 - Current
  • External vendor procurement of products to fulfill demand at Kroger Distribution Centers.
  • Analyze inventory usage and assess trends to provide maximum coverage for daily store pulls.
  • Help in conducting promotional planning, in conjunction with the merchandising department, to ensure accurate forecasting prior to promotional store demand.
  • Collaborating between commodity buyers, organizational transportation, category managers, and distribution centers to ensure on-time delivery is met to fulfill customer needs, replace rejected items in a timely manner, assist in appointment changes, etc.

ECommerce Buyer - Produce

Kroger
Cincinnati, OH
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • Internal procurement of produce to fulfill customer demand at Kroger Fulfillment Centers.
  • Create and analyze a demand forecast for an assortment of over 700 items.
  • Launch new produce-buying teams for opening Fulfillment Centers, and train new buyers to fulfill their roles.
  • Special projects include building team SOPs, managing site data integrity and item setup, collaborating with new Fulfillment Centers, and Distribution Centers to ensure successful launches, etc.

ECommerce Assistant Buyer - Dairy/Frozen

Kroger
Cincinnati, OH
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Internal procurement of products to fulfill customer demand at Kroger Fulfillment Centers.
  • Analyze inventory usage and assess trends to provide maximum demand coverage.
  • Assist in launching multiple new facilities by buying, building inventory, and training new buyers.
  • Build SOPs used for assistance in training new team members, and to help introduce new, more efficient processes.

Buyer - Specialty Cheese and Adult Beverage

Whole Foods Market
Cincinnati, OH
11.2017 - 04.2022
  • Train new team members, and develop SOPs for daily tasks to execute with excellence.
  • Merchandise new products in a visually appealing manner, and organize displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Analyze inventory usage and assess trends to provide maximum customer demand coverage, including holiday demand.
  • Generate purchase orders daily for proper inventory fulfillment.
  • Create ideal vendor relationships to consistently receive products on time, and meet customer demand.
  • Procure and manage alcohol sales within the confines of state requirements.

Buyer – Foreign Military Contracts

Corbus, LLC. on behalf of GE Aviation (now GE Aerospace)
Cincinnati, OH
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Consult on behalf of GE Aviation for the proper procurement of assigned commodities, including military jet engine components.
  • Meet with foreign military representatives and partnering component organizations for price negotiation and delivery timing, utilizing established and new, creative techniques.
  • Develop plans to actively develop competitive sourcing.
  • Build purchase orders based on varying RFQs and RFPs for airplane hardware.
  • Work within military and legal constraints.

Education

B.S. - Business Administration

Purdue Global University
West Lafayette
04.2025

A.A.S. - Marketing Management

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Cincinnati

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Vendor negotiations
  • MS Office
  • Project organization
  • Purchasing and procurement
  • Relationship development
  • Team management and training
  • Operational improvement

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Inventory Replenishment Buyer - Produce

Kroger
05.2024 - Current

ECommerce Buyer - Produce

Kroger
10.2022 - 05.2024

ECommerce Assistant Buyer - Dairy/Frozen

Kroger
04.2022 - 10.2022

Buyer – Foreign Military Contracts

Corbus, LLC. on behalf of GE Aviation (now GE Aerospace)
05.2021 - 11.2021

Buyer - Specialty Cheese and Adult Beverage

Whole Foods Market
11.2017 - 04.2022

B.S. - Business Administration

Purdue Global University

A.A.S. - Marketing Management

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

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