Stephen Ahlfield
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Experienced procurement specialist skilled in vendor negotiations, inventory management, and cost analysis. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with flexible approach to changing needs. Known for strategic planning, market research, and ensuring timely delivery of quality products. Dependable and efficient in fast-paced environments.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Hobby Lobby Corporate
01.1992 - Current
- In my current position of buyer I am responsible for sourcing products and importing them directly from factories all over the world
- I work directly with vendors to develop designs that will fit in our current line
- Since the items I purchase are also used in our manufacturing division I am also involved in the end result
- I work with our team on quality issues and work with vendors to rectify any issues we might have
- I currently have a team of two employees that work directly under me
- I work directly with our Senior VP of store operations to create training materials and procedures that are implemented throughout our 1,000 plus retail locations
- My team create training manuals and produce videos to help train our store employees
- We take calls daily and help stores trouble shoot issues with computerized mat cutters as well as several other large pieces of framing equipment
- We field calls that are technical in nature and provide customer service for our retail employees
Customer Service Manager
Hastings Records
01.1988 - 01.1992
- I was responsible for overseeing several departments within our location
- From ordering product to receiving and stocking merchandise
- I also handled instore signage and merchandizing displays
Education
Master of Art -
Eastern Illinois University
12.1988
Bachelor of Fine Art -
Cameron University
05.1987
Skills
- Project Management
- Deadline Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Service
- Importing
- Factory Collaboration
- Purchase order management
- Relationship building
- Multi-tasking strength
- Materials sourcing
- Supplier relationship management
References
- Beth Acker, 708-295-2023, backer@tru-vue.com, 9400 West 55th Street, McCook, IL, 60525, Senior Key Account Manager
- Bill Sherrard, 859-653-6391, bsherrard@semperexeter.com, 2617 Legends Way, Suite 260, Crestview Hills, KY, 41017, Vice President
- Christine Tamcsin, 602-828-6900, christine.tamcsin@semperexeter.com, 2617 Legends Way, Suite 260, Crestview Hills, KY, 41017, National Sales Rep.
- David Ahlfield, 618-319-3176, dkahlf@yahoo.com, 603 Anderson St., Carterville, IL, 62918, MCA Adjuster- General Dynamics Marion
- Brandy Potter, 405-973-5275, brandypostter23@gmail.com, 38042 Cabin Trail, Shawnee, OK, 74804, Logistics Management Specialist B1 Bomber Division
- Chris Nowakaski, 405-650-6169, christopher.nowakowski@hobbylobby.com, 7707 SW 44th Street, OKC, OK, 73179, Merchandise Manager
- Angie Harris, 405-745-1882, angie.harris@hobbylobby.com, 7707 SW 44th Street, OKC, OK, 73179, Current Merchandise Manager
- Keith Davis, 405-990-3683, keith.davis@hobbylobby.com, 8104 Hawksbury Rd., Yukon, OK, 73099, Previous Merchandise Manager
Timeline
Buyer
Hobby Lobby Corporate
01.1992 - Current
Customer Service Manager
Hastings Records
01.1988 - 01.1992
Bachelor of Fine Art -
Cameron University
Master of Art -
Eastern Illinois University
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