Ashley Perlock Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Identify and evaluate suppliers for quality and cost-effectiveness and negotiate favorable contracts, aiming for cost savings. Conduct cost analysis and monitor market trends for strategic sourcing and ensure quality assurance and manage supplier relationships. Mitigate supply chain risks and implement continuous improvement, streamline order management, and ensure compliance with regulations. Collaborate cross-functionally for efficient procurement aligned with business goals. Continuously take on and lead new projects related to R&D and new technology in the manufacturing field.

Minneapolis

Raw material forecasting and purchasing. Facilitates raw material procurement to accommodate emergency situations. Coordinates meetings and interactions with vendors, manufacturing plants, suppliers, and other parties to ensure effective relationships, quality services, and efficient operations. Obtain inventory forecasts, maintain stocking locations, and open order requirements for new product introductions.

Minneapolis

Responsible for sales of over $2.5 million and generating over 95 new wholesale accounts. Management of over seven employees with additional MTP (management training program) employees and interns. Inventory management of over 1,000 products and strict inventory control resulting in reduced expenses by over $40k in first calendar year. Focused heavily on sales initiative to improve margins by over 300%.

Generation of commercial sales, building customer rapport and aiding in generating over $100K/month in sales. Advanced knowledge of commercial products, features, benefits, special offers, and promotions, target market research and competitor analysis, and responsible for new marketing campaigns, leading store projects, customer account information, and money management.

Vadnais Heights

Generated over $72,000 in revenue through the application of strategic marketing initiatives and personal sales techniques. Responsible for the hiring, training, and management of 15 employees. Received a 100% customer satisfaction rating from the post-service surveys 12 total clients. Achieved an average job size double the division average.