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10+ years of experience
Numerous recognitions as Junior and Senior Expediter and later as a Junior Buyer on commercial, space and aerospace programs.
- Achieved “Pride and Professionalism” Employee of the Month, April 1979.
- Developed vendor accuracy report system that ensured that problem suppliers were targeted to meet delivery deadlines.
- Organized and hosted Connector Study Group from 1981 through 1983 that informed purchasing and engineering personnel of innovative technologies and applications.
- Achieved 100% on-time deliveries of assigned flight-level components to Ball Aerospace Corporation, resulting in Outstanding Employee Recognition on Stage Vehicle System Space Program in 1983 and Topex Program in 1986.
- Doubled A-10 cost savings from $25,000 to $50,000 annually in both 1978 and 1979 in conjunction with Fairchild Republic in Farmingdale, NY.
0-5 years of experience
Negotiated with the most important suppliers of TV, video and audio in order to get the best deals to increase the sales of the department. Executed different strategies to gain market share in Mexico.
- Developed sales /marketing strategy for 15 TV and audio product suppliers which increased sales in 5%.
- Identified the opportunity to establish contracts with 3 premium brands in the TV and audio category, being responsible for the negotiation of products and prices.
- Collaborated with 7 buyers to increase the division’s revenue by negotiating the most attractive market prices among 30 accounts.
0-5 years of experience
Performed market and sales analysis used to develop assortments/buys and presented to superiors (weekly and monthly)
- Shopped the competition and make product category recommendations increasing sales by 10%.
- Vendor Relations: developed and maintained vendor relationships, vendor negotiations, purchase order placement.
- Catalog and Internet Development/Visual Merchandising-Worked with Visual team to create layouts, prepared and presented turnovers for internet & catalog to superiors.
0-5 years of experience
Ensured procurement and planning requirements were met for all matters related to flight reliability on government contracts
- Maintained a 99% mission rate toward flight-ready aircraft that exceeded 95% target
- Received formal training for compliance requirements on buying for government/military products
- Prior to working with military contracts, was responsible for material procurement and planning needs to maintain an 85% or greater fill rate for commercial and private operators to ensure on-time or early delivery
0-5 years of experience
Consulted with customers, in person and on phone, to ensure evening wear requirements and needs were met to ensure complete customer satisfaction
- Performed cash handling and reconciliation functions
- Assisted and travelled with owner in the selection of quality contemporary evening wear for store.
- Earned consistent commendations for exemplary service delivery for “going above and beyond expectations” and “providing outstanding service and attention to guests.”
- Recognized for ability to quickly establish rapport with customers and build a loyal clientele.
0-5 years of experience
- Developed a display standardization program for Wal-Mart saving the company $100M annually
- Managed multiple national and regional account projects simultaneously against tight deadlines
- Reported and directed rework, disposition, or reallocation of leftover material with internal clients
- Managed purchase orders and resolved transactional discrepancies in MRPII system
0-5 years of experience
Negotiated materials and delivery times with international vendors, arranged material sponsorships, and performed all purchasing for an $18 million project in Chile.
- Served as the primary contact for projects in the US and abroad including Hollywood, FL, Owassa, TX, & Shuaibah, Saudi Arabia.
- Served as the sole buyer for a $6 million R&D department performing pilot testing in the US and abroad.
- Researched new vendors and created a global supplier database for cost reduction and an increase in procurement efficiency and capabilities. Created procurement standards and SOPs for the procurement department.
- Served as a medium between corporate offices in Korea and Tampa.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for the negotiation and maintenance of high volume local TV, Radio and Cable buys for Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep in 2 local markets and assisted on 3 additional local markets.
- Projected ratings by evaluating and analyzing research data and trends.
- Negotiated with station representatives for acceptable make-goods for schedule changes.
- Conducted quarterly post-buy analysis to ensure delivery based on negotiations.
- Assisted several senior buyers with daily maintenance of major market buys.
- Input local TV, Radio and Cable schedules and revisions using Spotpak Donovan Data Systems.
- Resolved monthly billing discrepancies by working with accounting and station representatives.
0-5 years of experience
Provided customer service to over 100 sailors and government employees.
- Reviewed, purchased and tracked approximately $19,000 in average monthly purchases.
- Trained and mentored Junior Logistics Specialist.
- Communicated directly with commercial vendors to negotiate price and delivery dates.
- Offloaded over 400 line items into the Department of Defense free issue program as the Depot Reutilization Manager.
10+ years of experience
10 years of purchasing experience for a precious metal manufacturer. Procurement of all non-precious metals, inventory requirements plastic resin and packaging supplies utilized in production.
- Purchasing services and repair parts for machinery. Instrumental in the capital purchases of machinery.
- Effectively negotiate with vendors for best price and delivery and substitute products when applicable.
- Achieved savings of $174,794 in 2011.
- Compiling monthly reports: Vendor Performance, Expedited Freight, Savings, Corrective Action and Supplier Non-Conformances.
- Strict adherence to ISO and TS requirements, including achievement of 100% on Time Delivery in 2011.
- Assistance to Accounting in determination of payment for invoices, fixed assets and confirmation of deliveries.
0-5 years of experience
Assisted with buying for two key national broadcast accounts including a top pharmaceutical company and a major consumer product.
- Regularly updated tracking and took all necessary steps to ensure every media contract delivered in full.
- Developed and prepared performance reports and post buy analysis to be presented to clients.
- Assisted with training and mentoring interns and media trainees.
0-5 years of experience
Promoted to Junior Buyer in September 1998
- Managed $3 million dollars of inventory for twelve locations
- Maintained inventory levels to consistently achieve fill rate goals
- Assisted with the acquisition of a large, independent competitor
- Controlled ISO 9002 documents containing departmental procedures
- Expedited open purchase orders to ensure timely merchandise delivery
- Created sales and investment reports for District and Branch Managers
- Provided administrative support to Purchasing Manager and Buyers
0-5 years of experience
Sourced and managed a monthly inventory of $650K in raw materials thru blanket order negotiation and cycle counts
- Monitored accounts receivables, payables and backorders
- Ensured daily production schedules by arranging just-in-time delivery dates and appropriate man hours available
- Worked closely with R&D to establish new product cost and benefit analysis
- Consulted with department leaders to improve quality, productivity and safety factors for optimal performance
- Managed both the Receiving and Shipping Department staff
0-5 years of experience
Promoted from initial role as Administrative Assistant within Purchasing department and tasked with procuring material from MRP order recommendations.
- Reviewed and approved purchase requisitions in alignment with defined budget and teamed with A/P staff on order revisions, price variances, and vendor price list maintenance.
- Prepared monthly reports for management outlining foreign material received monthly.
- Continually updated inventory item master file including sources of products, cost, pricing, units of measure and other vital information.
- Optimized procurement operations by effectively maintaining efficient vendor information system.
0-5 years of experience
Developed vendors, negotiate, contracts, and evaluate vendor performance.
- Implemented engineering design changes and production schedule changes.
- Monitored excess inventory and metal market prices.
- Procured aluminum and plastic molded parts, steel materials and plating services.
- Developed, implemented and managed the recycling program and the Capital Equipment Back-up Program.
- Created and implemented business plans to reduce lead times and consolidate vendors to reduce costs.
0-5 years of experience
Managed Glaxo Smith Kline and Lindt Chocolate accounts on multiple day-parts to ensure proper execution of programming.
- Managed accounts inventory and conducted day-to-day changes including moves, program changes and unpaid units.
- Allocated units weekly to each network based on client guidelines.
- Monitored the delivery of brands and ensured enough weight was placed week to week.
- Worked out discrepancies that occurred between MediaCom and the networks or billing department.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for maintaining proper inventory levels while meeting and/or exceeding fill-rate goals, and efficiently maintaining low levels of obsolete inventory
- Monitor and maintain high levels of fulfillment for 45 vendors with combined sales revenue of $4 million spread out over 7 different warehouses
- Review, decide and balance inventory to maintain service level and inventory turns goals for Phillips distribution facilities through the use of AS400 system
- Maintain inventory management and planning parameters: order level, order frequency, lead time, mins/maxs
- Expedite orders, work as a liason between vendor and warehouses to get inventory received in effectively and efficiently
- Work on obtaining credits from vendors for out of date merchandise
- Consistently maintain the lowest negative variance out of entire purchasing department
0-5 years of experience
Purchased and provided inventory control for MRP commodities including electronic capacitors and resistors.
- Purchased all maintenance, repair, and operational products.
- Successfully reduced operational cost in a four hundred plus employee operation corporate and manufacturing.
- Placed and expedited purchase orders on a time line based on manufacturing schedules.
- Worked closely with the engineering department and planners for prototypes and product launches.
- Composed and analyzed expenditure reports and graphs.
0-5 years of experience
Buyer for packaging commodity
- Researched the market for products and suppliers to ensure competitive supply base
- Negotiated contracts and pricing in conjunction with lead buyers
- Created and converted approved SAP purchase requisition to purchase orders
- Supported other departments in quality improvement and design change projects
- Analyzed and reported purchasing planning data to management quarterly
0-5 years of experience
- Created and handled over 1,500 purchase orders for vendors in the seafood and produce departments
- Created over a 1,000 bill of ladings for buyers and vendors
- Researched market trends for seafood and conducted data analysis for future changes in market prices
- Generated over 5,000 shipments of goods and services from Restaurant Depot to vendors
- Communicated with clients, executed detailed contracts regarding services and prices, and liaised with other vendors
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for procurement requirements, training and support for SAP implementation
- Developed and implemented cost tracking system for new product BOMs
- Led procurement and cross-functional teams to prepare for audits, develop and update materials
- Purchasing and Planning of raw material & MRO orders
- Provided administrative support to purchasing and New Products Planning organizations
0-5 years of experience
Manage $6 million inventory and warehouse staff in product routing, packaging, and organization
- Purchase $30-40k of product daily for back-to-back deals
- Assist HP Product Manager with product development and market research including the development of the low end HP server product line valued at $80k
- Wholesale transactions with brokers (Total of $50-60k in sales)
- Support purchasing department by organizing meetings, entering and assisting sales, and marketing tasks
- Began as purchasing intern and promoted after 7 months
0-5 years of experience
Oversaw data entry for the receiving team (4 people); liaison between AP and AR
- Streamlined processes for data entry which are still in use today
- Analyzed trends to purchase relevant merchandise for the physical retail location
- Evaluated and summarized weekly sales reports to present to head buyer
- Received and processed invoices annually for Eataly retail and restaurants
0-5 years of experience
Monitored a strong import portfolio through all stages of lading.
- Spearheaded OSJ’s first custom-order merchandise program.
- Processed and analyzed Inventory Aging for the entire company, over 100 locations.
- Maintained correspondence with over 100 vendors worldwide.
0-5 years of experience
Assist in procurement activities as company transitions ERP system from Visual to SAP Business By Design.
- Analyze ERP data, identify and respond immediately to changes in inventory demands for 13,000 unique parts.
- Project management; Responsible for new product package design.
- Manage suppliers, inventory forecasts, part shortages, stocking agreements, and expedites to meet company demand.
- Work with Global Supply Chain Manager & Quality Manager on supplier performance and quality audits.
- Successfully managed critical inventory to achieve record month of $4M in production shipments.
- Coordinated sales promotions with marketing management based on excess inventory by analyzing MRP data.
0-5 years of experience
Worked with half-hours.
- Assisted National Cable Buyer; retrieved logs, completed CPO reports, performed inputting and faxing.
- Confirmed bookings; ensured projects were on budget; verified airings; handled discrepancies.
- Assistant to three buyers.
- Handled traffic, inputting data, answering phones, filing, faxing, getting avails and verifying airings.
0-5 years of experience
Reviewed parts list and drawings to provide a quote to supplier for purchasing.
- Entered requisitions to be reviewed and approved by Agilent Business mangers prior to PO authorization.
- Managed a parts cage and warehouse facility that contained new and used IT servers and equipment.
- Supported Order Management with stock level inventory.
- Consulted with Order Management and Asset Management teams to evaluate equipment destined for trade in, scrap or decommission.
0-5 years of experience
- Procured raw material for production requirements of purchase parts with the use of MRP.
- Reviewed and analyzed inventory records to determine material availability and quality level.
- Consulted third party sources and interviewed suppliers to obtain prices and specifications.
- Prepared RFQs, awarded contracts, issued purchase orders, and maintained accurate records of items purchased.
0-5 years of experience
- Created databases and spreadsheets to improve inventory management and reporting accuracy.
- Processed accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Prepared material management department meeting minutes
- Oversaw inventory and office supply purchases
- Coordinated meetings with other department managers and served as main liaison between executive and material management staff
- Monitored and reported vendor access to hospital departments
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