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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
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
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, IL

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
05.2013

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

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