Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail Career Research

Wakefern Food Corp

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Purchasing - Elizabeth, NJ

• Conducted market research to locate global partner firms for products, distribution channels, and commodities. • Maintained 20 item categories and managed the products from birth to death in the product life cycle. • Reviewed, recommended and processed all new items, maintenance and gross profit and costing. • Analyze market positioning and procurement trends in order to assess present and future material/service risks...

Avg. Salary: $80,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Wakefern food Corp

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Purchasing - Elizabeth, NJ

• Complete management of multiple divisions for 7 billion dollar retail business. • Responsible for a staff of 8 customer service representatives and 2 supervisors • Coordinate sales orders, adjustments, product inquiries, and resolve customer difficulties. • Prepare analysis of statistical issues and liaise with operational departments. • Coordinate reporting of OS&D retail complaints damages, spoilages. • Av...

Avg. Salary: $80,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

CSK Auto / O'Reilly Auto Parts

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Buyer - Phoenix, AZ

Directed wide range of critical functions, reviewing and analyzing sales, margins, inventory levels and trends, in order to identify growth opportunities and enhance customer experience. Maintained communication with suppliers to negotiate upcoming promotions, product offerings, strategies, merchandise presentations, pricing and financial terms, and competitive positioning. Partnered with Inventory Replenishment department ...

Avg. Salary: $85,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

CSK Auto

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Buyer - Phoenix, AZ

Handled the hiring, firing, reviews, training, and corrective actions of 6-member team, 3 call center agents providing technical and ordering assistance for 140 outside sales associates, and 3 product analysts producing a multitude of reports to support Merchandising and Commercial Operations. Conducted intensive analysis across a broad spectrum of operations in order to assure optimum inventory levels, margins, and sales, ...

Avg. Salary: $85,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

CSK Auto

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Buyer - Phoenix, AZ

Led sourcing of product groups and negotiated programs to support Commercial Merchandise Manager and Commercial sales team. Managed call center agents assisting 140 outside sales associates. Collaborated with Commercial Marketing department to create sales flyers, monthly and quarterly product catalogs, and email blast product specials. Scheduled associate sales training classes in coordination with suppliers.

Avg. Salary: $85,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

CSK Auto

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Buyer - Phoenix, AZ

Provided detailed analysis of a multitude of factors, including sales trends, product movement, and sales history on 108 product lines representing 60% of company's fastest moving items. Produced sales forecasts, and managed product acquisition and inventory management for 3 distribution centers servicing 192 stores in 8 states. Interfaced with buyers to review upcoming promotional plans and develop critical product orders ...

Avg. Salary: $85,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

CSK Auto

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Buyer - Phoenix, AZ

Orchestrated special order sales and profits of 192-store chain across 8 states generating $15M+ annually, handling all development of employees, creating budgets, negotiating expanded inventory selections and delivery parameters from suppliers and couriers, and partnering with Distribution to ensure timely delivery. Collaborated with Human Resources to recruit top-quality personnel, provide employee evaluations, and develo...

Avg. Salary: $85,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Domino's LLC

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Purchasing - Ann Arbor, MI

• Performed daily audits on Domino’s corporate and franchisee stores to identify theft or fraud • Analyzed audits to identify existing fraud as well as new trends and anomalies in financial transactions • Provided marketplace management with logically compiled, manually generated reports documenting and outlining suspected fraudulent transactional information • Utilized software employing statistical process control and o...

Avg. Salary: $56,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Nissan North America, Inc.

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Purchasing - Farmington Hills, MI

• Supported electrical group buyers with daily/weekly/monthly cost reducing objectives • Established and negotiated production and service pricing for electrical components • Tracked and recorded cost savings for over $800 million in purchased parts • Participated in process improvement teams to develop effective Nissan purchasing procedures • Conducted ongoing supplier meetings to resolve open issues and support Nissan’s g...

Avg. Salary: $56,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Denso Manufacturing Michigan

Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail - Purchasing - Battle Creek, MI

• Coordinated supplier functions and serve as key contact person for nineteen global suppliers • Responsible for $30 million in production parts inventory annually • Analyzed and maintained optimum levels of inventory • Planned weekly order of production components using a Legacy MRP System • Worked with suppliers to improve performance, process and delivery • Implemented cost savings initiatives resulting in over $60,0...

Avg. Salary: $56,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available