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United States

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

(Budget cuts resulting in layoff)Assisted in overseeing all pre- and post-production operational activities and worked closely with R&D and QC to identify and resolve any issues or concerns. Owned all purchasing responsibilities for more than 60 raw and pack SKUs from more than 30 different suppliers and managed inventory levels.

Brattleboro, Vermont, United States

(Business restructure resulting in role elimination)Coordinated, ran, and distributed daily scheduled reports and end of month financials all while ensuring accuracy of data. Created new templates and ad hoc reports as needed and requested. Provided reporting analysis feedback to assist management with business decisions. Maintained up-to-date documentation of procedures and data maintenance.

Brattleboro, Vermont, United States

(Acquisition/Merger resulting in role elimination)Performed all buying responsibilities for more than 538 raw and pack SKUs from over 20 different suppliers and for six high-speed production lines. Created purchase orders in SAP according to demand and supplier lead times at most cost-effective quantities while also considering other constraints such as best buy dates and warehouse capacity. Worked directly with five key departments to facilitate and launch new formulas and packaging projects for Aldi private label and Siggi’s branded yogurts; planned phase-in/phase-out and formulated packaging runouts for new project innovations and seasonal items, effectively minimizing obsolescence.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Created purchase orders in E2 Shop system for more than 126 raw materials and managed inventory for each material and all purchasing operations for interior design projects. Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports on purchasing operation costs and investigated and resolved all invoice discrepancies. Held monthly meetings with company and CEO to discuss supplier selections, negotiating client and supplier contracts, and communicating deadlines to ensure projects completed on time.•Decreased materials expenses by 11% by managing order quantities, consumables, and floor stock at each supplier.

West Chesterfield, New Hampshire, United States

Ensured all purchase orders confirmed by suppliers within 48 hours and communicated with suppliers regarding inventory needs. Monitored and tracked purchase orders while moving along supply chain and entered essential notes within ERP system (TMS, UBS, WBS) concerning backorders and expected ship dates. Analyzed service level and fill rate reports to prioritize tasks and better support buying team. Expedited movement of priority items such as seasonal promotions and followed up on past due purchase orders keeping upper management and procurement team informed on status.

West Chesterfield, New Hampshire, United States

Ensured all purchase orders were confirmed by suppliers within 48 hours and communicated with suppliers regarding inventory needs. Monitored and tracked purchase orders while moving along supply chain and entered essential notes within ERP system (TMS, UBS, WBS) concerning back orders and expected ship dates. Analyzed service-level and fill-rate reports to prioritize tasks and better support buying team. Expedited movement of priority items, such as seasonal promotions, and followed up on past-due purchase orders, keeping upper management and procurement team informed on status.

Hatfield, Massachusetts, United States

Compiled and analyzed data on current item costs and upcoming cost changes and put reserves on items with upcoming price increases purchased at lower cost. Utilized Excel macros to upload item data such as pricing, Ti x Hi, and min/max inventory levels in Oracle OBIEE system. Created and revised purchase orders at buyer’s request. Assigned task of new item set ups by department supervisor.

Certificate, Accounting

Associates Of Business, Business Office Technology