NICK ZIMBEROFF
Enumclaw,WA
Summary
Dynamic retail buyer with a track record of driving profitability through effective supplier negotiations and inventory optimization. Responsible for managing top-selling products and streamlining processes that improved operational efficiency. Aiming to apply strategic insights and strong vendor relationships in a National Account Manager position.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Buyer
Costco Wholesale Corp
Issaquah, USA
12.2021 - Current
- Partner with 20+ national suppliers to forecast demand, negotiate pricing, optimize inventory, and support long-term business growth.
- Established trusted supplier relationships to enhance inventory performance and pricing strategy.
- Manage a portfolio of nearly 250 SKUs across Costco Business Centers and eCommerce.
- Coordinated new item launches, assortment changes, and promotional calendars to optimize product offerings.
- Prepared business recommendations and collaborated on category growth initiatives.
- Leveraged data analytics and reporting tools to improve purchasing decisions.
Inventory Control Specialist
Costco Wholesale Corp
Issaquah, USA
12.2022 - 01.2026
- Coordinated inventory planning with stakeholders and suppliers.
- Resolved discrepancies through investigation and reconciliation.
- Developed Excel and Alteryx reporting tools that reduced workload by ~10 hours/week.
Staff Manager
Costco Wholesale Corp
Denver, USA
12.2015 - 12.2022
- Managed large teams in high-volume retail environments.
- Led multiple warehouse departments and developed employees.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to improve operational performance.
- Deep understanding of Costco's Club channel buying process, merchandising strategy, and supplier partnership model.
- Extensive experience collaborating with national consumer brands and cross-functional business partners.
- Responsible for Costco Business Center's #1 selling item - Kirkland Signature Toilet Paper.
Skills
- Costco Buying Process
- Category Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Retail Account Management
- Forecasting & Demand Planning
- Inventory Optimization
- Vendor Negotiations
- Microsoft Excel
- Alteryx
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- AS400
- Kronos
- Foxit
Accomplishments
- Deep understanding of Costco's Club channel buying process, merchandising strategy, and supplier partnership model.
- Extensive experience collaborating with national consumer brands and cross-functional business partners.
- Responsible for Costco Business Center's #1 selling item - Kirkland Signature Toilet Paper.
Timeline
Inventory Control Specialist
Costco Wholesale Corp
12.2022 - 01.2026
Assistant Buyer
Costco Wholesale Corp
12.2021 - Current
Staff Manager
Costco Wholesale Corp
12.2015 - 12.2022