zach dehghanpoor
Houston
Summary
Knowledgeable Buyer experienced in supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on a consistent schedule. Expert background in purchasing and procurement environments. Proficient in pricing structures, supplier relations and contract negotiation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Beer & E-Cig Buyer / Direct Store Support
Specs Family Partners Ltd
Houston
02.2024 - Current
- Spearhead purchasing, category management, and pricing strategies for beer and e-cigarette products across 200+ retail locations in Texas, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
- Build strong vendor partnerships and negotiate exclusive deals to deliver competitive pricing and distinctive product offerings.
- Analyze consumer trends to drive sales growth and optimize product availability while fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Oversee employee relations and engagement to maintain high operational standards.
Beer Pricing Manager / Direct Store Support
Specs Family Partners Ltd
Houston
01.2014 - 02.2024
- Built and nurtured robust supply chain partnerships with over 100 distributors, including 30 macro-distributors and 72 independent distributors.
- Implemented market-adaptive price structures for 5,500 beer SKUs across 180+ retail locations, including the coordination of quantity discount programs.
- Proactively researched competitive markets to maintain superiority in a company sector generating $82 million in yearly revenue.
- Personally oversaw the opening and development of 30 new retail locations across the state, ensuring a streamlined and efficient strategy across multiple points of sale.
- Responsible for distributing and supply management of product throughout 180+ locations.
Store Manager
Specs Family Partners Ltd
Houston
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Orchestrated all beer ordering and merchandising, consistently exceeding sales targets and optimizing inventory management.
- Cultivated relationships between retailers, distributors, and breweries leading to brand growth for local and national brands in the market.
- Managed full-time staff, including payroll, scheduling, licensing compliance, and manager training programs.
Training Store Manager
Specs Family Partners Ltd
Houston
11.2011 - 11.2012
- Launched a customer rewards program by integrating data analytics, resulting in heightened company awareness of the target demographic.
Assistant Manager
Specs Family Partners Ltd
Houston
01.2012 - 01.2012
- Oversaw daily retail operations with precision, from opening and closing procedures to financial reporting and point-of-sale accounting.
Sold directly to the end-consumer, developing valuable sales marketing knowledge on public sentiment regarding the beer market
Retail Cashier
Specs Family Partners Ltd
Houston
04.2011 - 11.2011
- Served as the face of Spec's, building rapport with customers and gaining invaluable insight into spending habits.
- Implemented company sales strategies at point-of-sale for incentivized items, focusing on high profit margins.
Education
Film And Video Production
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH 05.2008 - 11.2010
Field High School
Mogadore, OHSkills
Industry Knowledge: Category Management, Pricing Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Craft Beer, Beverage Industry, Wholesale Operations
Soft Skills: Blue Sky Thinking, Relationship Building, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Customer Service, Management
- Vendor negotiation
Technical: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Filemaker Pro
Certification
- Certified Cicerone®
- Issuing Organization: Cicerone® Certification Program
- Date: Issued Mar 2013
Timeline
Beer & E-Cig Buyer / Direct Store Support
Specs Family Partners Ltd
02.2024 - Current
Beer Pricing Manager / Direct Store Support
Specs Family Partners Ltd
01.2014 - 02.2024
Store Manager
Specs Family Partners Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2014
Assistant Manager
Specs Family Partners Ltd
01.2012 - 01.2012
Training Store Manager
Specs Family Partners Ltd
11.2011 - 11.2012
Retail Cashier
Specs Family Partners Ltd
04.2011 - 11.2011
Film And Video Production
Hocking College
05.2008 - 11.2010
Field High School