Jon Accamando
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong background in purchasing, vendor management and inventory control. Proven track record of identifying cost savings opportunities and developing and executing strategies to maximize sales and profits. A passionate team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
Boot Barn
09.2022 - Current
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality, and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
Merchandise Buying Manager
Shoe Palace
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Performed extensive vendor and supplier research to identify cost-effective options and product availability.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
District Manager
Fallas Stores
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Supervised 13 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
- Located, developed, and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
- Modeled best practices for sales and customer service.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Optimized in-store merchandising and monitored inventory availability to increase sales.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
Strategic Account Manager
UNDER ARMOUR
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Built credibility and trust to influence client's buying decisions.
- Partnered with internal resources to present additional value and expertise to clients.
- Monitored sales performance metrics to achieve strategic account objectives.
- Increased profitability and lifetime customer value by coordinating go-to-market strategy, implementation and post-sales service experience.
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
- Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
Merchandise Manager
WSS
09.2002 - 01.2015
- Motivated and mentored merchandise team to achieve high performance and job satisfaction.
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Monitored inventory levels and made necessary adjustments to maximize sales and profits.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Interacted with customers to obtain feedback and drive satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented successful strategies to increase sales and profits.
- Built positive relationships with vendors for consistent and reliable supply of products.
- Monitored and evaluated supplier performance to verify quality of products and delivery times met company standards.
- Set and managed merchandise budgets to maximize profits and control expenses.
- Analyzed industry trends to develop relevant offerings.
- Collaborated with marketing team for prompt promotion of products.
- Negotiated pricing with vendors to achieve maximum profitability.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Reviewed customer feedback to identify trends and improve product selection.
Senior Buyer/Demand Planner
Wilson's Leather
Las Vegas, NV
2000 - 2002
Replenishment Buyer
Office Depot
Boca Raton, FL
01.1998 - 01.2000
Planner
AutoNation
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.1996 - 01.1998
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Post University
Waterbury, CT2026
High School Diploma -
Nova High School
Davie, FL1992
Skills
- Annual Budgets
- Vendor Communication and Negotiation
- Purchasing and Product Sourcing
- Creative Solutions
- Team Goals
- Operational Efficiency
- Improvement Plans
- Revenue Growth
- Strategic Negotiations
- Consumer Trends
- Statistical Data
- Merchandising
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Boot Barn
09.2022 - Current
Merchandise Buying Manager
Shoe Palace
01.2022 - 08.2022
District Manager
Fallas Stores
10.2019 - 05.2020
Strategic Account Manager
UNDER ARMOUR
02.2016 - 01.2017
Merchandise Manager
WSS
09.2002 - 01.2015
Senior Buyer/Demand Planner
Wilson's Leather
2000 - 2002
Replenishment Buyer
Office Depot
01.1998 - 01.2000
Planner
AutoNation
01.1996 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Post University
High School Diploma -
Nova High School
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