• Supported business operations by transitioning back to a Buyer role, overseeing procurement processes, optimizing inventory management, and negotiating with vendors to enhance supply chain efficiency. • Contributed to an SKU and slot rationalization project, working with team members to analyze item movement, collaborate with Buyers in streamlining inventory, identify underperforming products, and increase purchasing efficiency.• Served as the Recall Coordinator, coordinating the Recall Team and maintaining detailed documentation while keeping senior leadership informed with critical updates. • Compiled detailed recall information in spreadsheets, documenting all stages of the recall process and ensuring accurate record-keeping for compliance purposes.• Prepared and distributed individual recall notification letters to stores, outlining affected items and coordinating timely responses to facilitate effective recall management.• Operated as the primary point of contact for the Detroit branch, working closely with the warehouse and quality control teams to segregate recalled products and manage recall communications.• Managed the procurement and inventory of up to 400 items weekly, maintaining stock levels, checking expiration dates, and addressing potential issues to uphold quality and compliance.• Fostered strong relationships with vendors and brokers, negotiating optimal pricing and securing favorable deals to enhance profitability and streamline supply chain operations.• Created detailed spreadsheets for tracking costs, computing margins, and reconciling pricing issues, driving more precise purchasing decisions and improving financial transparency.• Helped with events such as the annual food show, collaborating with sales teams, vendors, and warehouse staff to support smooth operations and successful promotional outcomes.

• Directed procurement operations, managing buying functions, vendor relationships, and margin oversight while implementing strategic processes to elevate inventory control and financial accuracy. • Excelled in a fast-paced, high-demand environment with minimal training and direction, consistently achieving successful outcomes through proactive problem-solving and independent decision-making.• Monitored a margin reporting system for Buyers, pinpointing and resolving discrepancies before posting to prevent costly errors and improve financial outcomes.• Assisted in the execution of the annual food show, managed the vendor book with accurate pricing and payments, handled vendor communications, and oversaw event logistics from setup to teardown.• Reviewed daily margin and negative adjustment reports for the buying team, investigating discrepancies and improving financial accuracy and procurement strategies.• Led meetings with the buying group, approved new items, and conducted monthly reviews of buyer tosses and credit memos, contributing to streamlined purchasing operations.

• Assisted three Buyers by performing purchasing tasks, approvals, and paperwork to ensure smooth operations and the timely acquisition of required products.• Scheduled truck appointments, oversaw logistics, and streamlined delivery processes to meet purchasing timelines and inventory needs.• Maintained product books for distribution to sales representatives, accurately updating product information for key initiatives.

• Arranged and expedited purchase orders for a diverse range of commodities, serving as the primary contact for urgent purchase requests and direct shipments.• Partnered with inventory specialists to quote items, actively identifying and pursuing cost-saving opportunities to maximize operational efficiency and augment profit margins.• Supported customer quote generation and contributed to various projects, demonstrating adaptability and a solutions-driven approach to meet evolving business needs.