NIKLESK ANAL PRATAP
VANCOUVER
Summary
Accomplished Buyer with [20] years of experience in merchandise planning and purchasing positions. Demonstrates consistent achievement of objectives, strong forecasting and analytical skills, and dedication to organizational goals. Proven record of securing high-volume sales by restructuring business operations and introducing innovative marketing strategies. Knowledgeable Buyer with extensive experience in [many] products. Improves sourcing with new vendors and better contracts. Diligent about tracking markets and monitoring vendor deliveries for quality and performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
BUYER
Parq Casino
09.2017 - 03.2020
- I was a purchaser buying needed items for the operation on daily basis including Food, Liquor, general items
- Also was sending order through Electronic Purchasing system known as Birch Street
- And also was responding with the suppliers regarding the ordered items which was not showing up or the unavailable items and there ETA when it will be coming back on the system
- Monitored inventory and adjusted strategies to balance levels between need and excess
- Followed master production schedule to optimize materials availability
- Learned commodities categories in full to best understand optimal purchasing strategies, item options and vendor capabilities
- Sources new suppliers for [Type] and [Type] services to improve terms
- Worked with contract representatives to resolve problems with delivery timelines and performance
- Evaluated supplier options according to prices and quality to determine best choices
- Maintained positive relationships with co-workers
- Capitalized on new opportunities based on trends, consistently increasing business by as much as [Number]% per year.
WAREHOUSE RECEIVER
Four Seasons Hotels
04.2004 - 09.2017
- Cleaned and organized warehouse spaces and outdoor dock areas to promote productivity
- Downstacked incoming pallets to reorganize deliveries according to business needs and warehouse storage systems
- Labeled containers and wrapped pallets with item information such as SKUs
- Handled damaged stock issues to recover monies for unusable items.
Education
COMPUTER STUDIES - BASIC COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Patels Computer Studies
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - BUSINESS ADMINITRATION
AD Patel College
05.1996
Skills
- Supplier sourcing Purchasing strategy development Forecasting Relationship building
Timeline
BUYER
Parq Casino
09.2017 - 03.2020
WAREHOUSE RECEIVER
Four Seasons Hotels
04.2004 - 09.2017
COMPUTER STUDIES - BASIC COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Patels Computer Studies
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - BUSINESS ADMINITRATION
AD Patel College
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