OPERATIONS MANAGER (purchasing / inventory management)
OPERATIONS MANAGER (purchasing / inventory management) open to new opportunities
Ultimately responsible for all inventory and operations of $2,000,000+ / year. Executive leadership for third-party contractors to deliver projects on time and under budget, e.g.: custom software developers, shipping and receiving, purchasing, and broker houses like Stub Hub, Vivid Seats, etc.. Led research and acquisition of all event and product launches. Created and managed all product pricing in a commodity-driven market. Led analyst and data insights by tracking market and artist trends to maximize sales. Day-to-day tasks included managing customer service, problem-solving for clients, crisis response, budget management, and finance. Daily activities in Microsoft Office, Excel, etc. (extensive use of Excel spreadsheets)
Directed product and event sales reporting to the president. Direct report management of up to ten reports spanning sales, marketing, purchasing and pricing. Lead all R&D for events, as well as listing and pricing. Responsible for market research for all events, including segmentation and trending
Managed inventory through third-party vendor systems ensuring product availability. Led forecasting for retail promotions, and managed preloading inventory for special events. Utilized systems thinking to drive efficiency and ensure economies of scale across multiple internal and external stakeholders. Lowered shipping costs through extensive pre-planning of inventory, up to 18 months in advance.