Raheem Santos
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
Dynamic retail purchasing director and audio engineer with a track record of optimizing procurement processes and capital utilization. Successfully built and led teams across multiple professional industries, enhancing collaborations, efficiency and adaptability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Retail Purchasing
3c Farms / Coast to Coast
11.2017 - Current
- Oversaw monthly and annual budget forecast spending. Informed finance when to write checks and supported with close cycles. Served as the primary purchasing contact for retail and wholesale locations.
- Managed and coordinated procurement activities, including payment processes, purchase orders, in-store stock replenishment, and product defect tracking across three locations.
- Optimized capital through payment terms, lead-times, and source utilization. Building efficient inventory level strategies.
- Utilized ERP, PLM, and MRP systems to manage purchasing and inventory levels.
- Reviewed price proposals and evaluated trends while attending public-private purchasing events to stay updated on new brand and product developments, including Hall of Flowers and Zalympix.
- Ran MySQL & Queries to highlight focal points in large data assemblage for stakeholders & colleagues. Often presented with Tableau or Powerpoint if analysis was for product sell through or new product developments.
- Arranged invoices by Date, PO Number & properly ledgered invoices on Google Sheets & Quickbooks before providing vendors with scheduled payments.
- Recruited and developed effective teams. Managed all inventory staff for retail and distribution locations.
- Built and maintained mutually beneficial relationships with partnered brands and established supportive connections with non-partnered vendors.
- Prepared POS for Metrc's initial integration during Pre-Compliance leading into 2018 and the standard market.
Audio Engineer
Bridgetown Studios Noho
North Hollywood, California
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Produced audio and MIDI tracks using various DAW's with high proficiency in Ableton Live Suite and Pro Tools.
- Mastered audio tracks to ensure clarity and consistency across all components of the mix with proper leveling and limiting.
- Utilized post-production techniques such as compression, equalization, noise reduction, and reverberation to enhance the quality of record mixes with industry standard VST's.
- Operated mixing consoles and audio equipment, facilitating high-quality recording sessions.
- Supported clients during recording process, ensuring smooth operation and addressing technical issues.
Metrc Coordinator
3c Farms / Coast to Coast
Canoga Park, California
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of DCC regulations to ensure accurate submission of Metrc transfers and outgoing invoices.
- Ensured compliance of third party and self-returned transfers by attaching correct Package ID, product SKUs, and batch dates.
- Created packages for wholesale and retail transfers. Including products in vertically integrated retail locations.
- Executed data-entry tasks and verified manifests for accurate driver and retail store information; audited and reported METRC data regularly for compliance.
Inventory Specialist
3c Farms / Coast to Coast
Canoga Park, California
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Maintained precise cycle count records to support inventory accuracy and accountability.
- Ensured accurate stock alignment between POS software and Metrc CA to maintain inventory integrity.
- Reconciled sample tags and promotional package IDs, adjusting incorrect unit counts and stock variances to prevent inventory discrepancies.
Education
Certificate of Music Business -
Berkley
03-2026
Certificate of Business Music Production -
Berkley
03-2026
Certificate in Prompting Essentials - Artificial Intelligence
Google
04-2025
Certificate of AI Essentials - Artificial Intelligence
Google
03-2025
Certificate in Supply Chain Planning -
University of California, Irvine
10-2023
Certificate in Inventory Management -
University of California, Irvine
10-2023
High School Diploma -
William Howard Taft High School
Woodland Hills06-2014
Skills
- Inventory Procurement and Management
- Data Analysis
- Audio Production
- Mixing and Mastering
- DAW proficiency
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Multitasking and adaptability
- Logistics Coordination
- Organizational Skills
- Vendor Negotiation
Accomplishments
- On the front Webpage of one of Cannabis's Top POS systems for early vertical retail and wholesale integration usage on the platform http://getmeadow.com
References
- Corey Schwartz, 3c Farms CFO, corey@3cfarms.com
- Jackie O'Brien, General Retail Manager, jackie@3ccoast.com
- Sydnee Stubbs, Human Resources, sydnee@3cfarms.com
Timeline
Audio Engineer
Bridgetown Studios Noho
10.2021 - 02.2024
Director of Retail Purchasing
3c Farms / Coast to Coast
11.2017 - Current
Metrc Coordinator
3c Farms / Coast to Coast
06.2017 - 11.2017
Inventory Specialist
3c Farms / Coast to Coast
01.2017 - 06.2017
Certificate of Music Business -
Berkley
Certificate of Business Music Production -
Berkley
Certificate in Prompting Essentials - Artificial Intelligence
Google
Certificate of AI Essentials - Artificial Intelligence
Google
Certificate in Supply Chain Planning -
University of California, Irvine
Certificate in Inventory Management -
University of California, Irvine
High School Diploma -
William Howard Taft High School