Inventory Manager
- 1. David J Autry 12612 Appaloosa Chase Dr 512-739-2063 Austin Tx. 78732 david.autry@sbcglobal.net Inventory Manager / Business Analysis Establish Business Direction / Inventory Management / Buyer Areas of Expertise Independently prioritizes Directed strategic inventory & Skilled in advanced projects & programs sales analysis business planning Developed sales plans & Contract development & Directed merchandising operations plan negotiations skills & customer training teams Advanced project Achieved financial targets & Time and task management ability driving retail pipelines management skills Team leadership and Excellent verbal & written Analytical problem mentoring expertise communication skills solving skills Extensive pipeline inventory Strategic planning ability with Expert vendor control & EDI skills senior management management skills Advanced business planning: Defined need for expansion in key division. Worked closely with senior management to provide vendor support to buying staff. This increased sales and addressed new customer generated inadequacies. Results: Through defining key metrics this increased sales, exceeded client expectations, and drove sales up 13%. Financial inventory control skills: Lead cross-functional team to analyze supply chain performance, developed business goals for higher revenue and reduced unneeded inventory. Maintained proactive EDI models to maintain proper inventory levels to meet customer requirement by defining key sales indicators. Result: Increased sales for 8 budgeting cycles 5% each year, increasing ROI. . Team leadership expertise: Set appropriate agendas for team meetings, reviewed past goals, facilitated contingency planning for sales increase, assigned actions to team members for best results; regular updates given to executive management, and ensured that all buying projects were completed on time and within open to buy. Results: Sales rose each year by over 8% to $6.5 million while keeping controllable expenses down. Self-directed innovative: Directed confidential proposals from hundreds to thousands. Informed executives of vendors in each area. Established objectives, implemented programs, made recommendations for alternative vendors, and established delivery guidelines. Researched and evaluated the current vendors; reviewed cost and made recommendation to executive staff. Results: Established new cost saving program, demised down time, and developed program of action.
- 2. Long-term executive relationship ability: Built trusted relationships over ten year association with executives from VF Corporation, Justin Brands, Guess Corporation, and Levi Corporation. Interacted closely at major trade shows to lower shipping, maximize EDI programs, and increase vendor incentive payments. Results: Increased sales first year by 25%, decreased shipping charges and inventory costs. Successfully generated new vendor. Manage vendor and customer support: Maintained a understanding of purchasing and handled competitive proposals. Gave input through a bottom up line planning process for pricing, revenue versus equity, seasonal buildup, and transportation cost for current and future trends. Lead weekly, monthly, quarterly and seasonal reviews of all key product indicators to management. Results: Increased vendor financing, improved cash flow, and GROI. Inventory control: Launched new electronic model stocks. Researched and developed new inventory direction, pioneered new merchandise stock replenishment system; implemented, managed, and achieved EDI programs for KPI for maximum turn and increase profit. Built strong partnerships with vendors support staff, coached team members, set stringent budget goals for operations. Results: Achieved start-up capital from ownership; electronic model stock program increased sales by 25%. Long range inventory analysis: Established new sales division with new global vendors, developed a comprehensive business plan, and trained staff; evaluated, selected, and oversaw the use of vendor pay programs and discounts. Innovated new product lines and created aggressive marketing plan. Results: Increased sales and lowered freight cost. Employment History SHEPLERS WESTERN WEAR, Austin, TX, Department Supervisor / Local Buyer COCHRAN BLAIR & POTTS, Belton, TX, Senior Buyer SPECIAL TRAINING Sheplers Management training program. EDUCATION BS Abilene Christian University BS Biology Abilene Christian University AWARDS & HONORS Delta Tau Alpha Honor Society (ACU)