Mark Zimmer
Cincinnati
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Category Buyer
Novelart Manufacturing Dba Topicz
Cincinnati, OH
02.1997 - Current
- Assessed and managed supplier performance for continuous improvement by leading supplier meetings.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Cultivated relationships with manufacturers and distributors to increase inventory availability.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
- Studied and monitored market trends to identify potential suppliers.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
Route Manager
Marx Hot Bagels, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
04.1982 - 02.1997
- Planned, distributed, monitored and followed up on daily route assignments to service customers per company standards and agreements.
- Monitored daily operations and routes to resolve issues and drive operational effectiveness.
- Oversaw driver and laborer time and attendance to minimize overtime and ascertain drivers did not exceed limits established by regulatory agencies.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Conducted driver ride-alongs and observations to evaluate and improve driver performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
McNicholas High School
Cincinnati06.1978
Skills
- Category Growth
- Inventory Control
- Customer Needs Identification
- Merchandise Selection
- Vendor Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Critical Thinking
- Consumer Buying Patterns
- Attention to Detail
- Sales Records Analysis
- Ordering and Purchasing
- Invoice Payment Authorization
- Trend Monitoring
- Selling Price Recommendations
- New Merchandise Presentation
- Product Procurement
- Financial Activity Authorization
- Stock Management
- Vendor Contract Negotiations
- Budget Planning
- Market Trend Analysis
Timeline
Category Buyer
Novelart Manufacturing Dba Topicz
02.1997 - Current
Route Manager
Marx Hot Bagels, Inc.
04.1982 - 02.1997
High School Diploma -
McNicholas High School