Rod Liberman
Arlington Heights,Illinois
Summary
Professional buyer with experience in strategic sourcing, vendor negotiation, and inventory management. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in market analysis, contract management, and supply chain optimization. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Revolution Global LLC
Chicago, IL
10.2024 - 05.2026
- Analyzed inventory levels to forecast demand and adjust purchasing strategies according to company demands.
- Built lasting partnerships with suppliers through consistent communication and collaboration efforts, fostering trust and reliability within the supply chain network.
- Managed purchase orders to optimize supply chain efficiency and reduce lead times.
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Compiled and analyzed reports to ensure accurate credit recovery for promotional initiatives.
- Assisted in managing e-commerce product listings and pricing strategies. Supported teams in optimizing product visibility and sales performance. Collaborated with stakeholders to enhance customer experience through effective pricing adjustments.
- Contributed to the creation of promotional sales initiatives aimed at driving customer engagement.
- Researched and identified potential new suppliers to increase vendor base.
Inventory Manager
Revolution Global LLC
Mt Prospect , Illinois
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Purchasing and building out orders based on Inventory needs. Curating menu with variety of top quality products and cultivators.
- Set up sales and promotions based on seasonal holidays, inventory levels , aging products and slower moving items.
- End of month credit request from various cultivators based on defective/tainted products.
- Supervised daily inventory counts and monthly expiration date audits.
- Intake of shipments from various cultivators with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Input transfer inventory orders inside POS sale system BioTrack THC
- Pricing products and maintaining accurate descriptions of items in Iheartjane online portal.
- Maintaining organized vault system while operating dual use Med/Adult Use location.
- Inventory Forensics ie. investigating discrepancies by looking at product custody and looking over camera footage to find inaccurate transactions.
- Experienced in both adult-use and medical cannabis sales.
- Maintained Compliance in accordance with state laws and regulations.
- Performed destruction of tainted products in compliance with the State of Illinois.
- Training of staff to ensure proper inventory control is being performed.
Inventory Manager
Cresco Labs LLC
Chicago, IL
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Supervised multiple daily inventory counts. Full inventory counts done in the morning and closing procedures.
- Intake of shipment from various cultivators with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Input transfer inventory orders inside the POS sale system BioTrack THC
- Pricing products and maintaining accurate descriptions of items in the online portal.
- Maintaining an organized vault system while running a multiple sales floor system with multiple fulfillment stations.
- Inventory Forensics ie. investigating discrepancies by looking at product custody and looking over camera footage to find inaccurate transactions.
- Experienced in both adult-use and medical cannabis sales.
- Maintained Compliance in accordance with state laws and regulations.
- Performed destruction of tainted products in compliance with the State of Illinois.
- Training of staff to ensure proper inventory control is being performed.
Education
Associate of Arts - Ultrasound
Aquarius Technical Institute
Des Plaines, IL2016
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL2008
Skills
- Verbal / Written communication skills
- Ordering/Purchasing Strategies/Demand Forecasting
- Knowledgeable in POS Sweed software, Leaf Trade / Distru/ Bamboo platform knowledge
- Critical Thinking / Problem solving
- Maintaining Vendor / Supplier relationships
- Budget planning / Pricing strategy
- Product assortment selection / Product Knowledge
- Industry / Market / Brand trends awareness
- Accurate record keeping / Report creation
- E-commerce management
- Price negotiations
- Cross-functional teamwork and collaboration
- Supply chain planning
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Revolution Global LLC
10.2024 - 05.2026
Inventory Manager
Revolution Global LLC
08.2021 - 10.2024
Inventory Manager
Cresco Labs LLC
07.2020 - 08.2021
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Oakton Community College
Associate of Arts - Ultrasound
Aquarius Technical Institute
Objective
I am a dedicated and ambitious professional seeking to obtain a position in the Illinois cannabis industry. Looking for an opportunity to utilize my extensive product knowledge and experience within Illinois Cannabis in effort to optimize the supply chain process and provide administrative support to the department. Team oriented individual, with strong organizational skills, able to effectively communicate inside a group setting and self motivated to complete projects and day to day tasks efficiently.