Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

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

undefined

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

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Michael Northington