Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Seung Jun (Sam) Lee

Westbury,NY

Summary

Senior Buyer with over 11 years of progressive retail experience. Well-versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Proficient in purchasing and procurement environments. Expert at supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on consistent schedule. Senior Buyer with over 11 years of progressive retail experience. Well-versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Proficient in purchasing and procurement environments. Expert at supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on a consistent schedule.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer

Halcyon Liquors
08.2023 - Current
  • Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.
  • Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.

Clearview Spirits

Buyer
04.2020 - 05.2023
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.

Head Bartender

MUI
08.2017 - 02.2020
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
  • Developed specialty drinks to work with menu changes, sustaining customer interest and solid bar revenue.
  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
  • Managed bar at special events, leading team in providing coordinated service for weddings, business meetings and social gatherings.
  • Handled establishment social media accounts, increasing customer traffic and bolstering business.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.

Buyer

Clearview Spirits
02.2014 - 12.2017
  • Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
  • Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
  • Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Employed expert inventory management and oversight skills to formulate business metrics and meet corporate goals.
  • Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
  • Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
  • Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.
  • Developed new strategies to reduce purchasing costs and maintain quality standards.
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.

Education

Jericho High School

Bachelor Of Economics -

Fordham University
Lincoln Center
09.2017

Skills

  • Cost Control
  • Inventory Oversight
  • Business Understanding
  • Negotiation
  • Database Maintenance
  • Merchandising Operations
  • Sales Experience
  • Vendor Relations
  • Customer Service

Languages

Korean
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Additional Information

Computer Proficiency:

  • Microsoft Windows operating systems, all MS Office products, Photoshop, Illustrator,
    etc.
  • Mac OS and applications

Interests:

  • WSET Level 2 Wine Course
  • Music
  • Collaboration between industries

Timeline

Buyer

Halcyon Liquors
08.2023 - Current

Clearview Spirits

Buyer
04.2020 - 05.2023

Head Bartender

MUI
08.2017 - 02.2020

Buyer

Clearview Spirits
02.2014 - 12.2017

Jericho High School

Bachelor Of Economics -

Fordham University

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