Jayne Murphy Email & Phone Number

Greater Omaha Area

Manage multi-site procurement activities thru an Oracle based automated requisition and purchase order processing system. Oversee and plan all aspects of purchasing from pre-bid to closing. Negotiated contracts and formulated policies with suppliers and legal counsel. Direct activities of personnel engaged in buying. Validated new vendors, negotiated pricing and contract agreements companywide. Managed accounts payable and travel reimbursement activities. Reviewed and approved payments of invoices and travel reimbursement on a weekly basis. Processed all month end Oracle reporting activities and provided adhoc reporting for Finance. Oversaw all procurement and accounts payable analytics and reporting. Responsible for Accounts Payable forecasting and planning.

Managed the merchandising of a $60MM e-commerce/catalog business offering a product line of seasonal and everyday home decor. Extensive travel sourcing product in China, Viet Nam and India, forecasted sales, managed gross margins thru negotiations, product performance, and markdowns. Managed product mix, pricing, quantities, catalog mock-ups and new product development.

Managed Corporate HR and Communications team responsible for recruiting, employee relations, performance appraisals and applicant tracking systems, on-boarding and training.