Imola Mace Email & Phone Number

Salem, Or, Us

Portland, Oregon

350 S Pacific Hwy Woodburn Or

• Updated and maintained Marketing Plan documents and local branch programs that have been submitted by Category Managers. • Created yearly schedule based on events (flyers, promotions, customer events, show-n tells and foodshows) and coordinate with CM's, Marketing, vendors, brokers, decorators, venue coordinators and warehouse to have a successful event. Sent clear communication via e-mails and presented to vendors and brokers in meeting using power point presentations the details about… Show more • Updated and maintained Marketing Plan documents and local branch programs that have been submitted by Category Managers. • Created yearly schedule based on events (flyers, promotions, customer events, show-n tells and foodshows) and coordinate with CM's, Marketing, vendors, brokers, decorators, venue coordinators and warehouse to have a successful event. Sent clear communication via e-mails and presented to vendors and brokers in meeting using power point presentations the details about foodshow requirements, dos and don'ts. • Calculated Customer rebates from foodshows. Calculated monthly and quarterly vendor billbacks based on the Marketing Plans and local branch programs. • Coordinated with Category Managers to create weekly, bi-weekly and holiday flyers. • Created weekly Marketing and Merchandising newsletter to sales using Constant Contact and CRM. • Maintained internal Access database with vendor contact information and updated CRM for the Sales Team. • Updated multiple reports for Category Management, Purchasing and Sales using Excel, Access and Showcase queries: Usage Reports, Slow Moving Items Report, Aged Inventory Items Report, • Created new reports for tracking specific information that was not available otherwise: Customer On Time Delivery, New Customer Usage Report, Transferred Items - No Usage after 1 month Report, Conversion Tracking Report for Purchasing • Created a combined report that showcased a 300 SKU conversion list and their substitute items, linked to customer usage, sorted by Sales Associate; and using a Macro auto-e-mailed individual files to each Sales Rep using a pre-defined e-mail subject and message. Helped out another branch using same process for their items and sales team. • Learned to use AS 400 script writing and created over 40 scripts to help speed up processes and created accuracy. Show less

350 S Pacific Hwy Woodburn Or 97303

• Analyzed and set forecasts for dry and frozen SKU's based on reports, seasonal profiles and information from sales; • Worked with Centralized Purchase Order Management (CPOM) team to make sure all orders have been placed for the day. • Reviewed issues related to vendor product outs delays and on finding inventory from other branches or finding a sub product. Worked closely with Category Managers and Chain Account Execs to make sure that the sub item met the customer needs. •… Show more • Analyzed and set forecasts for dry and frozen SKU's based on reports, seasonal profiles and information from sales; • Worked with Centralized Purchase Order Management (CPOM) team to make sure all orders have been placed for the day. • Reviewed issues related to vendor product outs delays and on finding inventory from other branches or finding a sub product. Worked closely with Category Managers and Chain Account Execs to make sure that the sub item met the customer needs. • Worked closely with Warehouse Inventory Manager and Quality Assurance associates to ensure that product was properly slotted and up to spec on date tracking. • Reviewed daily reports on large order pulls and made decisions regarding adequate inventory to cover such pull or contacted sales associates to suggest possible subs and got more info on usages to ensure that future orders were filled Transferred all "How-to" notes to the shared Excel One-Note that way the entire purchasing team was able to find information that was needed and edit or add information. This created a much better sharing of knowledge between the team. Show less

350 S Pacific Wh Woodburn Or 97071

• Managed 140 vendor lines, updated forecasts and watched seasonal items closely. Placed orders for these vendors based on their order cycle and meeting the proper bracket. • Contacted vendors regarding shorted products; searched for sub items options. Worked with vendors on returns on mis-shipped items; worked on shrink money recovery from vendors regarding customer claims that were received by the QA dept. Worked closely with Warehouse inventory Manager and Quality Assurance to ensure… Show more • Managed 140 vendor lines, updated forecasts and watched seasonal items closely. Placed orders for these vendors based on their order cycle and meeting the proper bracket. • Contacted vendors regarding shorted products; searched for sub items options. Worked with vendors on returns on mis-shipped items; worked on shrink money recovery from vendors regarding customer claims that were received by the QA dept. Worked closely with Warehouse inventory Manager and Quality Assurance to ensure slotting, date tracking and quality of product was according to spec. • Reviewed daily reports on large order pulls and made decisions regarding adequate inventory to cover such pull or contacted sales associates to suggest possible subs and got more info on usages to ensure that future orders were filled. • Was the vacation back-up for the Produce Buyer and placed daily orders for short shelf life items, maintaining same service level to customers. • Created "Hot-To" books for Buyer functions which helped new buyers training and creating a standard for buyer daily routine. Created efficiency for the Produce Buyer by using and Excel worksheet to purchase wheat grass with a 3 week lead time and 10 days shelf life, reducing shrink from 1+ pallet to under 5 cases per week. Show less

350 S Pacific Hwy Woodburn Or 97071

· Assisted the Produce Buyer, the Non- Foods Buyer and Dry Grocery Buyer in making sure that special orders were added to their stocked orders, confirmed with vendors the receipt of orders, requested pricing and qty confirmations for order shipments, and tracked delivery appointments for orders to be according to need by dates. · Managed 7 Non Stock programs : 2 Drop Ship programs, 3 Just in Time programs and 2 Ship Upon Receipt Programs. · Worked closely with the Sales Team to answer… Show more · Assisted the Produce Buyer, the Non- Foods Buyer and Dry Grocery Buyer in making sure that special orders were added to their stocked orders, confirmed with vendors the receipt of orders, requested pricing and qty confirmations for order shipments, and tracked delivery appointments for orders to be according to need by dates. · Managed 7 Non Stock programs : 2 Drop Ship programs, 3 Just in Time programs and 2 Ship Upon Receipt Programs. · Worked closely with the Sales Team to answer their questions on subs, allocation, and non-stock program items questions. · Managed inbound and outbound inter-branch transfer orders with 4 other branches · Coordinated money recovery from vendors due to mis-shipped product, damaged product or quality issue claims that were submitted by customers. · Worked closely with Warehouse Inventory Manager and Quality Assurance to confirm inventory levels when customer shortages occurred, to confirm quality codes on product when customer claims were submitted by the Sales Team. Created "How-to" books on Assistant buyer job functions making vacation relief and training new assistant a lot easier. Show less