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Ricardo Ruiz

Shawnee,KS

Summary

Resourceful professional in wholesale and retail procurement, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in market analysis, inventory management, and negotiation strategies. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and effective vendor relationships.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

General Merchandise Buyer

Valu Merchandisers
05.2022 - Current
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing, deliveries, inventories.
  • Monitored stock levels in order to maintain inventory levels that meet customer demand.
  • Organized inventory for multiple locations and diversified product selections.

Specialty Foods Buyer

Valu Merchandisers
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Strategic buying ahead to cut expenses


Pricing Specialist

Valu Merchandisers
03.2019 - 05.2021
  • Reviewed historical sales data to identify trends and inform future pricing decisions, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy.
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to establish competitive pricing strategies, resulting in increased market share.
  • Achieved increased customer satisfaction by implementing strategic pricing solutions for complex projects.
  • Developed customized pricing solutions to meet unique client needs, fostering long-term business relationships.
  • Helped Stores receive Tags and helped solve Pricing Issues

Seasonal Candy Assistant

Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc.
05.2018 - 03.2019

Entered New Items into SCM

Went to Vendor meetings and helped the CM with The Seasonal Books


Technician and Medicine Compounding Specialist

Walgreens
01.2013 - 05.2018
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
  • Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
  • Maintained inventory levels of raw materials and finished product for compounding purposes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Economical Sciences

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
12.2016

Associate of Science - Pharmacy

Allen County Community College
Iola, KS
05.2012

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Sales forecasting
  • Competitor analysis
  • Product selection
  • Attention to detail
  • Negotiation
  • Problem solving
  • Cross-department collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Forecasting
  • Inventory monitoring
  • Pricing
  • Strategic planning

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

General Merchandise Buyer

Valu Merchandisers
05.2022 - Current

Specialty Foods Buyer

Valu Merchandisers
05.2021 - 05.2022

Pricing Specialist

Valu Merchandisers
03.2019 - 05.2021

Seasonal Candy Assistant

Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc.
05.2018 - 03.2019

Technician and Medicine Compounding Specialist

Walgreens
01.2013 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Human Economical Sciences

The University of Alabama

Associate of Science - Pharmacy

Allen County Community College
Ricardo Ruiz