Lars Hill
About Lars Hill
Lars Hill is a Purchasing Agent with over a decade of experience at Breakthru Beverage Group, where he focuses on supplier relationships and product procurement. He has a background in business management and has held various roles in sales and purchasing across multiple companies.
Work at Breakthru Beverage Group
Lars Hill has been employed at Breakthru Beverage Group as a Purchasing Agent since 2012. In this role, he operates in the Baltimore, Maryland area and is responsible for managing the procurement of products from over 80 suppliers across three states. His duties include filing claims related to mis-shipped or damaged products during transit. Hill focuses on building and strengthening supplier relationships, which is a key aspect of his responsibilities. Additionally, he engages in sales forecasting and trend analysis to ensure that inventory levels align with market demand.
Education and Expertise
Lars Hill studied at Salisbury University, where he attended the Perdue School of Business. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management, completing his studies from 2004 to 2009. This educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in business principles, which he applies in his current role as a Purchasing Agent. His expertise includes product data analysis and understanding market tendencies, which are essential for effective procurement and inventory management.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Breakthru Beverage Group, Lars Hill held several positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked at Bank of America as a Sales and Service Specialist for seven months in 2010 and also served as a Bank Teller for nine months in the same year. Following his time at Bank of America, he was employed at Reliable Churchill as a Pricing/Purchasing Assistant for one year. Additionally, he gained retail experience as an Assistant Store Manager at GameStop from 2008 to 2010. These roles provided him with diverse skills in customer service, sales, and purchasing.
Skills in Procurement and Analysis
In his current position, Lars Hill demonstrates strong skills in procurement and analysis. He is responsible for conducting product data analysis to identify current market tendencies, which aids in making informed purchasing decisions. His ability to engage in sales forecasting and trend analysis ensures that inventory levels are maintained in accordance with demand. These skills are critical for managing the supply chain effectively and optimizing the purchasing process.