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Scott Shingleton

Category Manager / Buyer
Strafford,Missouri

Summary

Accomplished Category Manager / Buyer offering 18 years of experience, adept in inventory management and market analysis, effectively driven revenue growth through strategic product selection and vendor negotiations. Increasing vendor program funding over 13% adding over 1.5 million over the previous year. Professional management skills and leadership have fostered team success and operational efficiency. Excellent communication, time management, and computer skills. A driven and detail-oriented individual with a desire to contribute and grow within the company.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchant /Category Buyer

Bass Pro Shops, INC
04.2016 - 02.2024
  • Recruited, trained, supervised and evaluated staff performance according to company policies/Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers that resulted in additional 13% in vendor program incentives, equaling over 1.5 million dollars.
  • Assisted with development of marketing plans and promotional activities to drive revenue growth.
  • Researched new products that could be added to store's offerings. Introduced new segment of business last year generating over $950,000 in sales online in 7 months.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions about product selection and pricing.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements in order to reduce costs and increase margins.
  • Generated reports on daily sales activity, inventory levels, stock availability
  • Collaborated with other departments within organization on projects related to merchandising.
  • Established relationships with vendors to ensure optimal inventory levels and competitive pricing. Decreased high dollar model stocks lowering inventories by over 2 million dollars.
  • Participated in industry trade shows in order to stay current on market trends and product.
  • Monitored costs, competition and supply and demand to establish and adjust selling prices and margins.

Assistant Merchant

Bass Pro Shops, INC
04.2006 - 04.2016
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches. Adding 1.2 million Q4 sales for 2016.
  • Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly reports on inventory status and sales performance metrics
  • Communicated regularly with vendors to negotiate cost savings and developed plan for additional vendor funded terms to programs.
  • Conducted competitive analysis to understand key business drivers and develop strategic plans for growth
  • Developed in-depth knowledge of product assortment, pricing strategies, and promotional activities
  • Performed data analysis using Excel spreadsheets to track sales trends over time.
  • Assisted in development of seasonal merchandise assortments that aligned with customer needs and preferences.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock availability while minimizing excess inventory.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for growth and profitability
  • Arranged and display merchandise to promote sales
  • Maintained records related to sales.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Business Administration -

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
06.1988

Skills

  • Negotiating – increased vendor programs 13% last year adding an additional 15 million dollars
  • Domo analytics
  • Management Supply Chain
  • Teams Collaboration Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Pricing strategy
  • Competitor Analysis - using Wiser / Numerator program
  • Brand Awareness

Software

Domo Analytics

Wiser / Numerator Pricing Tool

Work Availability

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Timeline

Merchant /Category Buyer

Bass Pro Shops, INC
04.2016 - 02.2024

Assistant Merchant

Bass Pro Shops, INC
04.2006 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Business Administration -

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

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