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Start and maintain R&D records for future sourcing and vendor negotiations. Responsible for vendor account invoicing. Manage vendors to track performance against commit ship dates, product spec’s and terms of PO’s.*Inspect products for quality and communicate defects to suppliers*Utilize knowledge of packaging, shipping, inventory control, UPC codes and tariff Codes to ensure efficientpurchase order progress*Develop process for accurate product forecasting to plan future buys*Negotiate contracts with shipping companies to stabilize both domestic and international shipping costs*Ensure PO’s are delivered in full, on time and according to agreed terms

• Cost savings of over $450,000 in one year through analyzing future buys and cross functional teamwork • Created a supplier master data file to maximize productivity and accurate purchasing, reducing purchase order touches and change orders• Analyze daily shipments and raised issues of restocks to improve customer experience• Improved supplier performance by managing weekly open order reports for 15+ vendors with weekly meetings to ensure accurate shipping dates and minimizing stock outs• Execute purchase orders from creation, dispatch, delivery and invoicing to agreed contract terms• Forecast required air freight to make educated decisions with Sr. Buyers based on business needs

* Complete monthly inventory reconciliation reports for the New Jersey and Netherlands Distribution Centers and 5 Vendor locations.* Monitor inventory in both the New Jersey and Netherlands Distribution Centers and create shipments going to them to replenish low inventory.* Investigate inventory discrepancies.* Communicate with Distribution Center’s Account Manager’s to ensure inventory is reported accurately and communicate matters of concern from both parties. * Maintain records of receipts, adjustments, and transfers to and from locations.

* Responsible for understanding all processes within the warehouse.* Preform daily inspections of processes to ensure they are being executed properly.* Train permanent and temporary employees, Supervisors and Team Leaders on our Standard Operating Procedures.* Update and create Standard Operating Procedures as our processes change.* Collaborate with Supervisors to ensure our processes are efficient and operating correctly.* Record and report any training’s that have been completed.