Scott Jones Jr

Message

Intro

Eau Claire, WI, United States

Studied Criminal Justice at Lansing Community College

Retail

Joined January 2, 2025

Skills

Languages

English

Native or Bilingual

About

I'm a highly skilled and results-driven Buyer with 4 years of experience in managing and optimizing product categories for a leading retail company. Proven track record of driving revenue growth, optimizing inventory, and negotiating favorable terms with suppliers. Adept at analyzing market trends, consumer demand, and sales data to make informed purchasing decisions. Strong expertise in managing multi-million-dollar budgets, streamlining procurement processes, and ensuring timely delivery of products to meet business needs. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proficient in data analysis and inventory management software. A strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to achieve organizational goals. Passionate about driving efficiency and delivering value to both internal teams and customers.

Experience

Menards

Mar 2021 – Dec 2024

Eau Claire, WI

Buyer

Responsible for selecting, purchasing, merchandising and marketing products assigned within a specific category. Researching new and existing product lines and performing reviews Vendor relations and performance Merchandising and marketing product lines Advertising – print, digital, commercials and online Answering to store and Guest emails

Menards

Jun 2016 – Mar 2021

Lansing, MI

Department Manager

Managed the Hardware department.

Education

Lansing Community College

Sep 2015 – Dec 2015

None, Criminal Justice