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RYAN LOVE

RYAN LOVE

Summary

Detail-oriented and results-driven business professional with a strong foundation across diverse functions including business operations, purchasing, inventory management, product and project management, pricing strategy, and ERP systems administration. Proven ability to streamline processes, optimize resources, and support cross-functional initiatives that drive organizational efficiency and growth.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing-Pricing-Inventory Manager

Hamlin Building Center
01.2022 - 06.2025
  • Developed and implemented purchasing strategies and tools to optimize supply chain efficiency; create tracking metrics, monitor exceptions. Managed global supplier relationships, negotiating contracts to ensure favorable terms and pricing.
  • Implement pricing strategies to optimize revenue and enhance market competitiveness; built metric models, tools, and dashboards to evaluate direction and enable timely updates based on market trends.
  • Streamlined inventory processes, enhancing accuracy in stock management; analyze availability, turnover, and costs; identify new suppliers/products; optimize inventory levels; demand planning, supply planning,
  • Lead implementation, customization, and ongoing maintenance of Epicor/Bistrack WMS ERP system across purchasing, inventory, pricing, sales, and manufacturing functions.

Project Manager

Hamlin Building Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Facilitated communication between stakeholders to ensure clarity in project goals and expectations.
  • Coordinated project timelines and resources to ensure timely completion of construction initiatives.
  • Developed and maintained project documentation, including schedules, budgets, and meeting notes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Monitored project progress and implemented corrective actions to stay aligned with objectives.

Product - Project Manager

Lozier
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Oversaw design, manufacturing, marketing, and planning for assigned products and categories; used data-driven insights to guide decisions and align cross-functional teams.
  • Led product development initiatives ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs; including design specs, production timelines, cost analysis, budgeting, pricing, marketing, and launch.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and specifications; Led team meetings and coordinated with marketing, sales, and engineering to ensure on-time, accurate project execution.
  • Conducted competitive analysis to identify opportunities for product differentiation and enhancement. Analyzed customer feedback data to inform iterative improvements in product features.
  • Maintained catalog product availability, developed and maintained marketing materials, and provided product and category support to the sales team.

Store Manager

Lowes Home Improvement
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Oversaw daily store operations, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
  • Developed and maintained strong customer relationships to drive satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Led initiatives to streamline processes, improving efficiency and reducing waste in operations.
  • Trained and mentored staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock accessibility for customers.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends, informing strategic decisions for store improvements.

Market Product Merchandising Manager

Lowes Home Improvement
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • Planned and executed store remodeling projects across 13 locations, including vendor coordination and visual merchandising.
  • Trained and supervised merchandising team members in best practices, improving overall performance.
  • Developed and implemented merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and sales performance.
  • Analyzed market trends and customer feedback to optimize product assortment and inventory management.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute promotional campaigns, driving brand awareness and customer engagement.
  • Conducted regular audits of merchandising displays, identifying areas for improvement in compliance with brand guidelines.

Education

B.S. - Business Management

Peru State College
Peru, NE
01.2019

Skills

  • Supply chain management
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Project management
  • Project planning
  • Strategic planning
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Decision-making
  • Critical thinking
  • Data-driven decision making
  • ERP Systems (Epicor/Bistrack/WMS)

Community Service

Foster Parent, Softball Coach, Little League Baseball Coach, Youth Basketball Coach, Youth Football Coach

Timeline

Purchasing-Pricing-Inventory Manager

Hamlin Building Center
01.2022 - 06.2025

Project Manager

Hamlin Building Center
01.2021 - 01.2022

Product - Project Manager

Lozier
01.2018 - 01.2021

Store Manager

Lowes Home Improvement
01.2016 - 01.2018

Market Product Merchandising Manager

Lowes Home Improvement
01.2011 - 01.2016

B.S. - Business Management

Peru State College