Natali Wright
Chicago,IL
Summary
Seasoned Buyer bringing in-depth retail and professional experience in diverse environments. First-rate planner, manager and communicator highly trained in purchasing and supply chain management. Proficient in managing purchasing needs in high-volume retail operations. Skilled research and forecasting abilities with strengths in communication and key relationship management.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Bimba Manufacturing Company
University Park, IL
12.2021 - Current
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
Retail Sales Associate
Fashion Bug
Chicago, IL
08.1999 - 12.2003
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
Education
No Degree - Biology
Bradley University
Peoria, ILAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL05.2013
Skills
- Cost Control
- Inventory Oversight
- Contract Negotiation
- Purchasing Strategies
- Forecasting
- Customer Service
Timeline
Buyer
Bimba Manufacturing Company
12.2021 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Fashion Bug
08.1999 - 12.2003
No Degree - Biology
Bradley University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Elgin Community College