Robert Maynor

Purchased restaurant commodities including imported furniture, equipment, and table top supplies for 15 Ace Mart across Texas-sourcing/forecasting/negotiating/team player/dedicated/great communicator. August 1999 – March 2020 Category Buyer • Ace Mart Restaurant Supply Responsible for planning, sourcing, selecting and purchasing of merchandise to maintain inventory levels for 15 retail stores across Texas while ensuring proper inventory at distribution centers for store replenishment Built strong relationships with vendors and product representatives and researched potential new suppliers to ensure on-time, accurate delivery of products ordered which resulted in increased profits across all locations Created and managed purchase orders totaling over $100K weekly Negotiated pricing with vendors and manufacturers; responsible for ensuring net costs and retail pricing was up to date and accurate Improved customer satisfaction and increased company sales by seeking out and selecting new and updated products at the National Restaurant Association (NRA), and the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) conferences Utilized creative thinking and problem-solving techniques to ensure effective resolution on shipment errors, leading to continuous vendor and manufacturer satisfaction Provided accurate monthly and annual sales data to manufacturers and vendors on products purchased to obtain best possible net costs Utilized Demand Solutions and Elite Forecast planning software to procure equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently

Senior New Construction Coordinator • La Quinta Inn & Suites Responsible for the procurement, expediting, shipping, storage and delivery of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) for over 35 new locations Coordinated the purchases, shipments, delivery and storage of FF&E for renovation properties of La Quinta. Created and negotiated a cost savings program with Bekins Moving & Storage to provide a no charge storage trailer for every hotel undergoing renovations which resulted in a significant cost savings across the company Directed the specification of products, sourcing and selection of national vendors ensuring quality compliance, timely supply, and delivery Developed forecasting and planning reports to determine material requirements on planned new construction projects Coordinated tracking programs to support the design, construction and purchasing goals resulting in a more streamlined process Performed analysis to ensure best price/value purchases September 1990 – May 1996 Renovations Coordinator/Buyer • La Quinta Inn & Suites Worked directly with the Design Department on the preparation of renovation budgets for over 200 properties utilizing property surveys and current specifications in the hotel industry Initiated the planning of purchases for furniture, fixtures and equipment for property renovations and conversions Developed a warehouse inventory control system to maintain (FF&E) October 1987 – September 1990 Purchasing Agent • La Quinta Inn & Suites Responsible for monthly property inventory control system for over 60 hotel properties Identified non-standard (FF&E) for individual property needs through researching products and sourcing multiple vendors