Eileen Johnson

Online and retail arbitrage • Conduct research and determine which stores to buy predesigned, off the shelf, ready-made items from • Scan products at retail chains to determine profitability (to be resold on Amazon.com and Amazon.ca) • Determine product pricing by utilizing market research data • Contact wholesalers and distributors • Handle logistics in an efficient manner, carefully monitor deliveries and any past due shipments • Increase sales volume and profit margins Private label and branding • Determine the purchasing needs of the company and source products from different countries • Negotiate directly with vendors to get the best possible pricing and payment options • Build relationships with suppliers and evaluate supplier performance and compliance • Assess the value and quality of new product ideas or packaging changes • Analyze market competition by comparing company’s product to competitors’ product • Evaluate prior sales to establish future fulfillment needs • Facilitate inventory turnover and product availability by reviewing and adjusting inventory levels and production schedules • Identify areas of potential cost reduction and analyze the impact of pricing changes for goods