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Matthew Scallan

Senior Buyer
La Mesa,CA

Summary

Passionate Senior Buyer with over 8 years of progressive retail experience. Well-versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Proficient in purchasing and procurement environments that align with company goals. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance company strategy. Looking to utilize diverse procurement experience to tackle new challenges with a future organization.


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Buyer

Cookies Retail
05.2024 - Current
  • Develops and manages assortment plans, aligning inventory needs with revenue targets in IL, MA, and FL, totaling 15 locations.
  • Builds strong relationships with vendors, securing a reduction in costs and exclusive product offerings that boosted sales by 30%.
  • Forecast sales and manages promotional activities, including cost negotiations and promotional calendars, achieving an increase in promotional ROI.
  • Collaborates with procurement, operations, and marketing teams to drive business performance, identifying new opportunities that led to an improvement in overall buying efficiency and sell through of inventory.

Buyer

Cookies Retail
09.2021 - 04.2024
  • Managed procurement processes for diverse range of cannabis products across 10 California retail locations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors, negotiating terms that result in up to 20% cost savings on average purchases while increasing margin and sales.
  • Conducted thorough market research to identify new products and trends, contributed to expanding product offerings and maintained competitive pricing.

Inventory Manager

Cookies Retail
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Offered expertise in Inventory Management and current stock levels to internal teams, facilitating accurate product availability.
  • Strengthened inventory processes to balance supply needs with budget and space limitations.
  • Assisted General Manager in daily tasks to include team building, delegation of responsibilities, and career development among employees.

Manager

Golden State Greens
10.2016 - 05.2020
  • Worked in collaboration with Purchasing Manager to ensure upwards of $100,000 worth of products were sold, tracked, and updated accurately using METRC on a daily basis.
  • Responsible for generating digital assets for online ordering platforms, local events, and social media to help the maintain the brands integrity and ensure quality customer service.
  • Created test plans for troubleshooting new Point of Sale system based on design, standards, and guidelines set by the project manager.

Sergeant

United States Marine Corps
03.2009 - 08.2016
  • Assessed training needs and evaluated training effectiveness within the organization; assisted in the development of innovative teaching techniques and conducted professional development seminars.
  • Operated on highly technological artillery weapon systems that used computer-generated data to properly set cannon tubes for loading and firing. Took initiative to resolve reoccurring troubleshooting scenarios which allotted an 80% decrease in errors.
  • Accurately and safely fired 1,000 rounds of special and high explosive artillery projectiles during training and operational situations, serving as a reliable asset to battlefield commanders.

Education

High School Diploma -

LaGrange Senior High School
Lake Charles, LA
08.2001 - 05.2005

Skills

Adaptability and Problem-Solving

Timeline

Senior Buyer

Cookies Retail
05.2024 - Current

Buyer

Cookies Retail
09.2021 - 04.2024

Inventory Manager

Cookies Retail
06.2020 - 08.2021

Manager

Golden State Greens
10.2016 - 05.2020

Sergeant

United States Marine Corps
03.2009 - 08.2016

High School Diploma -

LaGrange Senior High School
08.2001 - 05.2005

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