Donald Gooch
Chicago
Summary
Highly experienced Purchasing Manager with 3 years of experience in the procurement and supply chain industry. Proven track record of successfully negotiating contracts, managing budgets, and building strong relationships with vendors. Skilled in cost reduction, vendor management, and inventory control. Possesses strong communication and organizational skills, as well as a comprehensive understanding of purchasing practices and procedures. Dedicated to providing efficient, cost-effective purchasing solutions that meet the needs of the organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Operations Manager/Purchasing Manager
Sociale Dispensary
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Oversaw all aspects of store operations, ensuring consistent compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends in consumer behavior, informing more effective merchandising strategies.
- Managed inventory control and stock levels by implementing accurate tracking systems and optimizing orders.
- Conducted regular spend analysis reviews to identify opportunities for cost optimization within various categories.
Purchasing Manager (Primary)/Senior Sales Lead
Columbia Care
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Developed customer segmentation strategies to target specific customer needs and optimize marketing effectiveness.
- Negotiated with cultivators to reduce costs while maintaining product quality and maximizing profit.
- Optimized purchasing volumes of $20,000-60,000 weekly to maximize inventory control.
- Managed up to $5,000,000 worth of inventory.
- Created promotional campaigns to increase store traffic and boost sales.
- Applied advanced marketing tactics to increase revenue and customer satisfaction.
- Achieved margin growth of 9.4% within 8 months of promotion.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records with current data to ensure accuracy in processing and delivery.
- Utilized technology such as Headset io, BioTrack, and LeafLogix to effectively maintain inventory, price lists, shortages, shipments, and expenditures.
Shipping and Receiving Associate
New Era Optical
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary and communicating variances to customers.
- Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
Security Guard
Chicago Bears security
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Secured high volumes of people in crowded areas for highest safety and comfort
- Assisted handicapped occupants with wheelchair and guided assistance
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
Cashier
BMO Harris Bank Center
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Warehouse Packer
Midwest Foods
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Stored and distributed food products with care and discipline and with full attention to safety and quality standards and regulations.
- Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
- Monitored and controlled temperature of products.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06.2023
Associates Degree - Business
William R. Harper College
Schaumburg, IL5.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
William H. Taft High School
Chicago, IL5.2017
Skills
- Inventory Accuracy
- Workflow Schedules
- Revenue Growth
- Improvement Plans
- Critical Thinking
- Maintaining Product Levels
- Supplier Relations
- Shipping and Receiving
- Compliance Regulations
- Promotion and Advertising
- Cognizant in cannabis retail, cultivation and processing
- Ecommerce
Certification
- Solventless Cannabis Extraction, Smokey's Solventless - 2022
- KNF Cannabis Farming, KNF Gardening - 2021-2022
Timeline
Retail Operations Manager/Purchasing Manager
Sociale Dispensary
03.2023 - 01.2024
Purchasing Manager (Primary)/Senior Sales Lead
Columbia Care
10.2020 - 01.2023
Security Guard
Chicago Bears security
09.2019 - 12.2019
Shipping and Receiving Associate
New Era Optical
01.2019 - 01.2020
Cashier
BMO Harris Bank Center
10.2017 - 03.2018
Warehouse Packer
Midwest Foods
12.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
DePaul University
Associates Degree - Business
William R. Harper College
High School Diploma - undefined
William H. Taft High School
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