Bernard Lee
Summary
Accomplished Associate Buyer at Toys"R"Us Singapore Pte Ltd, adept in ethical procurement and data analysis. Leveraged supplier relationships and MS Office proficiency to enhance product mix and market competitiveness, achieving significant sales performance improvements. Skilled in verbal and written communication, I excel in strategic vendor negotiations and trend analysis.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Buyer
Toys"R"Us Singapore Pte Ltd
06.2022 - Current
- Responsible for managing product performance and product mix of assigned category.
- Plan, select and purchase quantities of assortment and merchandise.
- Source new and review existing assortments to ensure they remain competitive.
- Keep updated to market trends and changes in customer demand.
- Develop merchandising plans for stores and review regularly to refresh store site and zone display.
- Establish and maintain effective sales & margin for the assigned product.
- Manage the team's day-to-day buying activities and carrying out relevant market research.
- Liaise and work closely with internal departments both locally & regionally to develop purchasing, promotional and pricing strategies to achieve turnover and profitability, and ensure the smooth execution of merchandising & promotional programs.
- Prepare and execute the purchasing plan based on budget.
- Analyze sales performance to monitor inventory and replenishments for stores.
- Participate in trade exhibitions & fairs for sourcing and buying of merchandises from different vendors.
- Negotiate terms and conditions with vendors.
- Build and maintain strong and sustainable relationship with vendors.
Project Co-Ordinator
Telecommunications Singapore Limited
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Managing and liaising with vendors on the terminated equipment for retrieval.
- Liaising with internal engineers on daily maintenance operations.
- Liaising with the service desk on regular operation tickets.
- Managing interim maintenance supporting additional units.
- Taking care of inventory and sparing of equipment.
- Maintaining the warehouse equipment.
- Generating reports.
Senior Assistant/Buyer
COURTS Singapore Pte Ltd
02.2016 - 11.2019
- Perform general administrative duties such as maintaining the filing system, processing staff claims, distributing of product-related materials, etc.
- Update and disseminate product/promotion information to all relevant parties.
- Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports.
- Coordinate with internal departments on Furniture Buying activities and other issues.
- Coordinate with suppliers and relevant stakeholders on product shipment.
- Assist in setting up new product codes to process purchase orders and stock transfer duties.
- System updates on products related details such as price, cost, location, etc.
- Collate stock and sales-related supporting documents for promotion claims on a timely basis.
- Generate monthly Consignment Sales Reports and issue PO for consignment suppliers.
- Coordinate with suppliers for Credit Notes/Debit Notes for goods return notes to submit to relevant departments.
- Assist in the clearance of all invoices with price queries with suppliers and accounts before payment.
- Communicate with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiate prices to maintain profit margins.
Operations Executive
JCDecaux Singapore Pte Ltd
06.2013 - 12.2015
- Applied excellent problem-solving, process development and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
- Efficiently and effectively identified and solved all problems that impacted the direction of the business.
- Strategically coordinated operations according to objectives and capabilities, effectively allocating resources to meet demands.
- Onsite supervision for the job posting.
- Competitor advertisement bill-board photo-taking monthly.
- Reporting of competitor photo-taking session.
Admin Executive/Purchasing Executive
Alpha Hydraco Pte Ltd/Stars Engrg Pte Ltd
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Issuing of the invoice, quotation, DO, PO and S.O.A.
- Purchasing equipment parts and fittings from local and overseas vendors.
- Processing of foreign workers' work permits.
- Scheduling of incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Making sure that warehouse inventory is updated.
- Perform general administrative duties such as maintaining the filing system, processing staff claims, distributing of product-related materials, etc.
Education
Info-Comm Technology
Institute of Technical Education (ITE WEST)
Singapore12.2011
G.C.E. “N” Levels
Seng Kang Secondary School
Singapore12.2004
PSLE
Geylang Methodist Primary School
Singapore12.1999
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Supplier relationships
- Ethical procurement
- Document and File Management
- Vendor Communication and Negotiation
- Industry trends awareness
- Multitasking
- Knowledgeable in AS/400
Timeline
Associate Buyer
Toys"R"Us Singapore Pte Ltd
06.2022 - Current
Project Co-Ordinator
Telecommunications Singapore Limited
01.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Assistant/Buyer
COURTS Singapore Pte Ltd
02.2016 - 11.2019
Operations Executive
JCDecaux Singapore Pte Ltd
06.2013 - 12.2015
Admin Executive/Purchasing Executive
Alpha Hydraco Pte Ltd/Stars Engrg Pte Ltd
06.2012 - 06.2013
Info-Comm Technology
Institute of Technical Education (ITE WEST)
G.C.E. “N” Levels
Seng Kang Secondary School
PSLE
Geylang Methodist Primary School
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