• Order product and ensure inbound on time deliveries to meet supply and demand • Monitor fill rate to grocery retailers and make adjustments to improve as necessary • Strategize with grocery suppliers and plan promotional funds around key holidays to get lowest cost possible for consumers• Review new items weekly and make them available to retail based on demographic and target market areas• Manage the procurement supplier relationships for the company• Develop relationships with distributors

• Order Placement Timing, Supply / Demand Alignment, Material Replenishment and Supplier Performance • Monitored, evaluated and improved supplier performance continually• Sourced affordable materials for the company’s manufacturing process• Projected stock levels of 2000+ skus for maximum fill rate• Reviewed bids for competitive pricing• Controlled annual sales supply department budget• Monitored delivery times to ensure just in time practices• Delivered cost savings for the company• Helped to source alternative products for buyers and customers• Developed sourcing strategies to meet company needs• Managed commodity cost initiatives• Regularly contacted suppliers to renegotiate prices• Managed workload and on time delivery for weekly shipments to 4000, WM stores, 650 Sams stores and new retailer needs