Responsible for managing food and beverage category of products. This position allows me to analyze industry trends, develop strategies, and oversee pricing, promotion, and product range management to maximize sales and profitability.My job functions include:Analyze data and/or insights to determine industry and consumer trendsDevise long-term development strategies for product categoriesDevelop exit strategies for unsuccessful productsFoster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of servicesCollaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categoriesWork with sourcing specialists to expand their knowledge of the categoryMitigate risk Negotiate with suppliers

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Managed fuel systems, flight control systems, light systems, air systems, hydraulic systems.Monitored and tracked supplier performance.Maintained vendor relationships. Identified and implemented strategic sourcing for aerospace parts and equipment.Negotiated supply and service agreements. Managed special projects. Designed database to manage seed unit tracking and non-conformances.Mentored incoming commodity managers.Managed inventory in three different ERP systems including SAP, Sceptre, and Sabre.

Developed and implemented supply chain process, work flow, metrics and scorecard for $23MM inventory.Built models and reports to allow for better visibility and forecasting of each aspect of the supply chain to reduce inventory on order and on hand. Used for analysis of supply chain functions in sales, purchasing, and vendor management.Developed process changes for purchasing, inventory control, and receiving departments resulting in cost savings of $2MM in first year. Trained sales and vendor management staff in use of Microsoft Excel at an advanced level.Identified, gathered marketing data, and maintained pricing matrix for slow moving and overstock items. Worked with sales, purchasing, warehouse, vendor management, quality, and accounting departments and created a friendly team environment in which everyone is communicating and working together.

• Analyzed supply chain, worked closely with Customer Service and Sales force to gather and evaluate information provided by customers (forecasts, on hand inventory, etc.)• Created cost analysis on • Conducted ongoing evaluations and maintenance of all demand settings including planning orders AMCs, (Average monthly consumption), min/max settings, bag sizes, etc.• Determined and communicated supply chain gaps and monitored Gap reports for accuracy and potential issues.• Analyzed and created claim data in preparation of contract expiratiohn.• Ensures compliance with contractual obligations (stocking requirements).• Worked closely with Purchasing to help prioritize buys where needed.• Participated in customer meetings (Quarterly Business Reviews) as required.

• Increased sales for key accounts by over half of annual spend year after year. • Forecasted and analyzed program demand and stocking levels for annual $3.7M in sales.• Managed accounts for VMI customers nationwide. Implemented new programs and developed standard operating procedures. • Developed and wrote company-wide quote process for small quotes and large bids. • Implemented actions to minimize loss, reduce inventory, and/or increase inventory turnover that would support inventory level objectives.