Support the Director of Operations as needed building vendor/supplier relationships, management of supply chain initiatives, and internal reporting for analysis. Prepare and issue Purchase Orders and their related transportation scheduling for locations in California, and Washington, as well as direct-to-customer orders. Analyze inventory turns and overall costs of existing inventory to remain cost-efficient. Work together as a team to achieve short term and long term company goals under the direction of the General Manager.

Responsible for leadership and direction of Buyer purchases in all warehouse facilities nationwide. Fulfillment of Questar warehouse facilities in Northern and Southern California. Works closely with each warehouse manager, and accountable to the General Manager of Questar Solutions.

Generated Purchase Orders related to direct shipments from our vendors to our customers on a daily basis. Coordinated all communication and follow-up through completion of orders. Fulfilled inventory needs for two west coast satellite warehouses. Responsible for the cost-efficiency of such fulfillment through mainstreaming vendor choices, and transportation costs. Negotiated better pricing initiatives to support goals. Billing Agent for sales in these two locations. Also supported the Controller by processing payroll, and performing related Human Resources recordkeeping in the areas of benefits administration and employee relations. Processed all Accounts Payable for the company, and performed in-depth research as needed related to such expenses.

Administrative assistant to the owner. Handled all personal business, and liaison between the owner and his residential staff. Responsible for all accounts payable for 5 divisions of the corporation. Assisted the controller with cash management, reporting, payroll, taxes, employee relations issues. Directly responsible for all background functions of Human Resources. Office Manager for the accounting staff, responsible for guidance and training of company Receptionist. Worked with outside vendors for the company, acquiring vending, cleaning staff, building relationships with vendor contacts.

Corporate liaison for transportation/freight carriers; procurement specialist for office needs; cross-trained in invoicing, order entry, accounts receivable, reception, report-writing. Direct assistant to the owner for 3 years.