RALPH CUSHNIE
Sherman Oaks,CA
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with 2 years of experience as a Procurement Coordinator and a year of experience as a Procurement Sourcing Data Analyst, complemented by 8 years of marketing expertise. Seeking a challenging role in procurement or sourcing that leverages my skills and contributes to organizational success. Detail-oriented professional promoting expertise in supply chain planning. Confident Procurement Specialist knowledgeable in managing vendor relations, tracking products and the methods needed to obtain the best pricing.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Sourcing Data Analyst
Guitar Center
04.2023 - Current
- Conduct in-depth data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and supplier performance improvements.
- Leverage data analytics tools and techniques to generate actionable insights for procurement decision-making.
- Played a pivotal role in optimizing the supplier selection process, resulting in a 10% cost reduction while maintaining product quality.
- Collaborated with procurement teams to develop and implement sourcing strategies based on data-driven findings.
- Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
- Identified, analyzed and interpreted trends or patterns in complex data sets.
Procurement Specialist
Guitar Center
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Coordinated procurement activities, including vendor sourcing, negotiations, and contract management, resulting in a 15% reduction in procurement costs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess and fulfill inventory needs, ensuring uninterrupted production.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers, enabling better lead times and cost-saving opportunities.
- Assisted in the implementation of an efficient procurement tracking system that improved procurement process visibility.
- Evaluate contract data-related reports by liaising with the finance team and business partners.
- Researched and identified potential new suppliers to increase vendor base.
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
Talent Manager
The Family Imperial Music
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Fostered robust and long-lasting relationships with editors across multiple DSPs
- Oversaw business and financial affairs, including arranging travel and lodging, selling tickets, and directing marketing and advertising for clients
- Negotiated client contractual rights/obligations with managers, promoters, and union officials
- Advanced careers of talented artists in the music industry and reaching 1M+ in streams, 10M YT views, and five successful E.P releases of all artists while managing recording, marketing, and production budgets
- Optimized exposure and streams for clients by 200% from 2018 - 2022 by leveraging networks and developing new opportunities
- Managed recording, marketing, and production budgets in excess of 200k, across all artist releases, while working to reach the company's long-term goals and maintaining the organizational vision.
MERCHANDISE ALLOCATOR
Guitar Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed corporate inventory levels and replenished supplies to meet expected customer demands
- Evaluated and mitigated risks to business by interacting with logistics, merchants, and planners
- Successfully allocated 100K + merchandise to stores according to warehouse and store inventory levels merchandise
- Enhanced customer satisfaction and retentions by expediting available inventory for backorder and normal replenishment needs, while ensuring compliance with budgetary and customer service requirements
- Inspected inventory levels to ensure sufficient store merchandise to drive sales using Microsoft Dynamics, DAX, E3 AWR, and VendorNet.
Marketing Manager
The Family Imperial Music
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Designed and executed marketing campaigns, resulting in a 20% increase in lead generation and a 15% growth in sales.
- Conducted market research and competitor analysis to identify key trends and opportunities for product development.
- Managed social media platforms and content creation, significantly increasing brand visibility and engagement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure marketing strategies aligned with the company's goals.
Education
Master of Business Administration in Management -
Pepperdine University
01.2022
Bachelor of Science in Business Management -
University of Phoenix
01.2020
Skills
- Procurement and Sourcing
- Data Analysis and Visualization
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Inventory Management
- Market Research
- Marketing Strategy
- Social Media Management
- Project Coordination
- Data Analytics Tools (eg, Excel, Tableau)
- Communication and Collaboration
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Procurement Sourcing Data Analyst
Guitar Center
04.2023 - Current
Procurement Specialist
Guitar Center
01.2021 - 04.2023
MERCHANDISE ALLOCATOR
Guitar Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
Talent Manager
The Family Imperial Music
01.2018 - 01.2022
Marketing Manager
The Family Imperial Music
01.2013 - 01.2018
Master of Business Administration in Management -
Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Science in Business Management -
University of Phoenix
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