Seth Peters
Solon
Summary
Professional with a proven track record at Fortune 500 companies, excelling in procurement. Recognized for mentoring talent and achieving President's Club status for volume and profitability. Expertise in inventory management and negotiation.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Entrepreneur
Self Employed
Solon, IA
01.2017 - Current
- Manage investment portfolios in equities and real estate.
- Evaluate and negotiate used car purchases to optimize value for dealerships.
Buyer
CarMax
Merriam, KS | Independence, MO | Des Moins, IA
04.2006 - 01.2017
- Sourced and merchandised vehicles valued at $15 million annually.
- Conducted vehicle appraisals and coordinated regional auctions across Midwest.
- Managed auction operations to enhance efficiency both on-site and off-site.
- Mentored multiple Buyer's in Training over seven to twelve months.
- Participated in national online buying team, overseeing arbitrations for online purchases.
- Achieved President's Club recognition for exceptional volume and profitability.
Product Process Manager
Best Buy
Waterloo, IA | Ames, IA | Columbia, MO
07.2001 - 04.2006
- Managed store inventory and merchandising to maximize operational efficiency.
- Oversaw staffing, training, and management of over 100 store employees.
- Launched three new stores in Waterloo, Ames, and Columbia, training supervisors on Standard Operating Platform.
- Achieved top 20 company ranking for multiple months through excellence in sales and merchandising.
Education
Business Management
Hawkeye Community College | 1999-2001
Waterloo, IABusiness Management
Central College | 1998-1999
Pella, IASkills
- Strategic planning and pricing analysis
- Inventory management and oversight
- Quality control and data analysis
- Business acumen
- Merchandising strategy
- Negotiation strategies and expertise
Timeline
Entrepreneur
Self Employed
01.2017 - Current
Buyer
CarMax
04.2006 - 01.2017
Product Process Manager
Best Buy
07.2001 - 04.2006
Business Management
Hawkeye Community College | 1999-2001
Business Management
Central College | 1998-1999
Additional
Being an entrepreneur since 2017 has allowed me to stay at home with my young family. As the kids are getting older I'm looking to find a rewarding career with advancement opportunities.