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Myla Olson

Boone,US

Summary

Strategic Senior Buyer with 23 years of experience in negotiating outstanding deals for maximum value. Expert in securing optimal terms and pricing to meet purchasing objectives. Proven track record of maximizing budget spending and improving department processes.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Business Owner

The Tin Daisy Boutique
Boone, IA
02.2021 - Current
  • Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
  • Created and implemented marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth.
  • Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
  • Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.

Senior Buyer

Ag Leader Technology
Ames, Iowa
01.2001 - Current
  • Interview vendors and visit suppliers' plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services, and prices
  • Formulate policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services
  • Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and resolve problems related to undelivered goods
  • Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes
  • Research and evaluate suppliers, based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history
  • Study sales records and inventory levels of current stock to develop strategic purchasing programs that facilitate employee access to supplies
  • Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends, or futures markets
  • Review catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals, and Internet sites and consult with other department personnel to locate necessary goods and services
  • Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services
  • Attend meetings, trade shows, conferences, conventions, and seminars to network with people in other purchasing departments
  • Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts
  • Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action
  • Maintain and review computerized or manual records of purchased items, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories
  • Hire, train, or supervise purchasing clerks, buyers, and expediters
  • Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives
  • Arrange the payment of duty and freight charges.

Education

High School in General Studies -

Durant High School
01.1984

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Financial Management
  • Business Planning
  • Customer Service
  • Financial Planning
  • Process Improvement
  • Professional Networking
  • Negotiation and Persuasion
  • Cost analysis and savings
  • Negotiation
  • Risk Mitigation and Management
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Sales strategics
  • Purchasing and planning
  • Business marketing
  • New Business Development

Timeline

Retail Business Owner

The Tin Daisy Boutique
02.2021 - Current

Senior Buyer

Ag Leader Technology
01.2001 - Current

High School in General Studies -

Durant High School
Myla Olson