Michael Northington
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Senior Buyer with over 12 years of progressive retail experience. Well-versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Proficient in purchasing and procurement environments. Expert at supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on consistent schedule. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer/Specialist
Whole Foods Market Inc
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2010 - 11.2022
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
- Administered purchase order processes and placed orders as requested, streamlining ordering process and receipt organization for future reference.
- Analyzed and reviewed reorder report recommendations for daily and weekly replenishment, making recommendations on product offerings based on consumer data.
- Analyzed bids, troubleshot discrepancies and performed other necessary purchasing functions, managing balanced budget and supporting customer satisfaction.
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels based on management direction and customer demand.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
Manager
The Caterie
Baton Rouge, LA
03.2002 - 01.2009
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Recruited and hired top performers to add talent and value to department.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Assistant Store Manager
Splash Pools And Spas
Baltimore, MD
04.1997 - 11.2002
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mckinley Senior High School
Baton Rouge, LA 05.2001 -
Skills
Management
Vendor relations
Vendor coordination
Purchasing procedures
Continuous process improvements
Strategic planning
Merchandising operations
Timeline
Buyer/Specialist
Whole Foods Market Inc
08.2010 - 11.2022
Manager
The Caterie
03.2002 - 01.2009
High School Diploma -
Mckinley Senior High School
05.2001 -
Assistant Store Manager
Splash Pools And Spas
04.1997 - 11.2002