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H PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE | C PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLESUMMARYA dependable and performance-driven pricing analyst with extensiveexperience in all aspects of inventory, vendor, and report management, aswell as data analysis/management, product pricing/management, retailoperations, negotiations, and customer service. Proven aptitude incommunicating with cross-functional teams and management as well asdirecting all aspects of job functionalities. An analytical producer whoenhances operations for continued improvement and to meet short-/long-termobjectives.EXPERIENCEFRED'S INC., Memphis, TennesseePricing Analyst, 2016-2017Executed company-wide pricing changes. Gathered data to analyze industrystandards and competitive advantages. Worked closely with cross-functionalteam in determining best pricing strategies. Consulted with uppermanagement to define departmental pricing goals. . Contributed to product pricing decisions through data analysis and forecasting. . Ran queries to collect data on and understand current pricing position.Directs Specialist, 2013-2016Provided administrative assistance and management support services to vicepresident of directs, merchants, and store operations. Ensured correctdownloading of UPC/SKU numbers to specific packs and units of measure onnew products. Reviewed multiple agreement reports, ensuring correctbillbacks for costing to non-contractual customers on timely basis.Facilitated assistance on customer pricing issues related to agreements.Worked closely with vendors/merchants to resolve service/operational issuesand maintain service levels. Processed invoices and bill payments,interfaced with vendor accounting to ensure billing accuracy, andinteracted with outside vendors. . Interfaced with management regarding discrepancies generated from reports and past due notifications. . Worked closely with vendors, merchants, and store operations to meet department objectives, including daily research and resolution. . Acted as special project manager on various vendor recalls, new direct vendor program launches, and sales initiatives. . Collaborated with vendors to ensure stores received quality and regular service as stated in contracts. . Directed SoftGrocer/DSD program to ensure correct electronic matching of store DSD receiver to vendor invoices. . Contacted new stores, upgrades, or remodels, as well as set up personnel to receive updates on direct vendors by grand opening. . Spearheaded logistical and technical support to store operations.Inventory Control Manager, 2006-2013Reviewed, forecasted, and determined delivery dates, as well as placedpurchase orders with suppliers. Processed damaged/spoiled product returnsto suppliers. Worked closely with logistics/transportation toidentify/achieve freight consolidation and revenue generation.Communicated closely with distribution centers and account administrationto ensure operational efficiency and profitability. Spearheaded accurateand detailed information on current inventory control computer system.Handled assigned product lines and inventory management with specificmetric accountability. Oversaw and balanced network inventory, suggestingtransfers to prevent overstock issues.Coordinated with suppliers, internal departments, and support staff toachieve team goals. Analyzed supplier sales and purchase history to ensurepurchases placed within proper buying brackets, satisfying current customercontracts as directed by account administration. Communicated andcoordinated among marketing, sales, customer service, and operations duringshortfalls. Directed inbound order issues, returns, supplier recalls, andload prioritizations within warehouse operations. Drafted purchase orders,ensuring active status. Liaised among merchants and planning organization,communicating effectively. Engaged in team meetings to communicate onstatuses/executions of initiatives. . Maintained minimum service level of 99.9775%. . Sustained overall inventory days on hand at or below prescribed level. . Prevented and reduced overstock conditions as well as slow-moving and obsolete inventory. . Achieved established goals, reported to category manager, and guided buyer and manager buyer assistants. . Attained budgeted inventory levels, developing proficiency with numbers in utilizing system tools to analyze data.ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCEAdministrative Assistant, 2000-2006Assisted buyers and created purchase orders. Gathered samples for ads,followed up with vendors for samples, and checked ads for accuracy.Organized and filed agreements for buyer.Vital Records Specialist, 1999-2000Assisted public with acquisitions of vital records; witnessed, typed, andregistered birth and death certificates. Reviewed death certificates forcompleteness, cause of death, and necessary signatures. Pulled and filedrecords as well as and assisted state residents in obtaining certificates.Help Desk Analyst, 1996-1998Provided technical support for stores, such as troubleshooting. Providedadvice over telephone, website, and e-mail to computer users needingassistance in solving technical problems. Followed up with managers toprovide feedback and facilitate issue resolution. Served as first-levelcontact and conveyed resolutions to customer issues. Properly escalatedunresolved queries to next level of support, tracking, routing, andredirecting problems to correct resources.EDUCATIONRUST COLLEGE, Holly Springs, MississippiB.A., Computer Science and Business, 1996 |