Lead purchaser for aluminum and raw materials to support stock and project specific needs for a manufacturing plantInitiate RFQ, RFP, preparing multiple bids to capture savings and/or meet lead times needed for material Review inventory stock levels and adjust for current market conditions and future planning Utilize digital tools to track projects and global compliance, documenting savings achieved.Coordinate with Project Managers and Planning Department daily to inform them on inbound materials, delays, or shortages Managed all international vendors and inbound container and air freight

Foster relationships with designers and architects in selecting custom furniture pieces, reviewing samples and providing options to meet clients’ budgets for residential and commercial projects to win their businessCoordinate with all artisans involved with manufacturing, updating WIP lists, scheduling templating and making sure clients’ furniture is completed within set lead timeRegularly meet with clients to review upcoming projects to include Bradley furnishings at a showroom and setup outside sales appointments to show samples and program to new and existing clients.Prepare quotes for residential and commercial design firms ranging from $1,000 to $98,000 and consistently bring in at least $10,000 in new orders weekly

-Effectively manage an assortment of kitchen, bath and laundry faucet skus under Home Depot private label -Coordinate production and shipping quantities between factory in China and Home Depot replenishment team for domestic and direct import operations-Prepare quotes and presentations presenting new skus at Home Depot USA and Canada-Complete item setup informaton for Home Depot website and internal databases, submit packaging, plannogram information, labeling requirements on new and existing skus-Review inventory position based on weeks of supply and point of sale data with Home Depot replenishment team to ensure proper levels of supply are met-Release purchase orders to warehouse in San Diego, complete ASN and Invoice through Home Depot portal Prepare weekly and month end sales reports for accounting

Negotiate costs with new and current suppliers. Communicate with suppliers in India, Pakistan and China on production schedules, costs and quality. Request quotes and samples from current and potential suppliers to review best cost (LDP & FOB) and quality of garments. Maintain production schedules of all outstanding purchase orders with each overseas supplier. Forecast inventory levels needed based on supplier lead times, customer orders, sales history of garment and season. Initiate charge backs to suppliers that produced garments with errors or shipped over the ordered quantity. Organize all shipping documents provided by suppliers, and create backorder reports to ship to customers upon receipt. Complete item setup sheets and enter into database to begin new product launches.Assist customer service representatives with lead times for items that are out of stock. Update phase out and closeout items in database and on company’s website.

Managed inventory levels for over 150 skus.Reviewed inventory levels weekly, purchasing directly from an overseas factory.Forecasted inventory needs based on an item's history, sales trends, key account orders, and factory lead timesFostered relationships with Cabela’s, Gander Mountain and The Sports Authority for inline products and OEM business.Ordered samples of new products, organized shipping to trade shows or meetings with key accounts.Updated shipping schedules from China weekly to ensure container space was met and utilized by skus that would turnover quickly.Assisted customers with mis-shipments, damage to products during shipping and defective/warranty issues with the products.

Inside SalesAssisted a network of 38 independent sales representatives acting as the "point person" between the manufacturer and outside sales network.Provided exceptional customer service to end users, independent retail stores, big boxes, and distributors.Managed major online retailersSubmitted item setup sheets, images, and copy to appropriate line buyers.Reviewed program details monthly for key accounts, submitted approvals to accounting on short-pays.Maintained price lists and closeout lists.Completed mailings and follow-up for new accounts.AdministrativeCreated professional PowerPoint presentations and spreadsheets for sales meetings.Updated customer information into company wide database. Maintained customer email list for monthly promotions.Assisted with Accounts Receivable, personally contacted accounts past due and approached the sales team of the actions being taken.

Secured flight, hotel, vehicles and meal accommodations for global sales teams attending trade shows.Planned inventory and sales materials to ship to event location prior to show.Managed company schedule for appointments set with customers during trade show.Assisted with show setup, product placement within the booth, Worked with customers in the booth presenting products and programs offered at the show.