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Responsible for setup and maintenance of item master databasePrepare month end and other reports for directorRecords inventory transactions into perpetual system and maintains files accordingly Assist in daily correspondence with overseas manufacturers and distributors Prepare and coordinate invoices and export documentation for foreign distributors Enter timely and accurate data into purchasing order system

San Francisco, California, Us

Purchasing and sourcing of labels and corrugated items including shippers, pads, partitions, inserts, folding cartons, canisters, and set boxesGenerated purchase orders and maintained vendor relationships and performanceAssisted in production planningUtilized Ross ERP and MRP to determine inventory requirements Negotiated lower costs with vendors based on blanket orders and pulled product as needed

Procurement of all food and packaging materials to produce frozen entreesUtilized MRP for JIT inventorySaved $200,000 by negotiating material and freight costGenerated all purchase orders and managed all receivables Performed all month end inventories and reconciliation Managed and directed all warehouse functions

Fully responsible for inventory levels, in-stock ratio minimum of 95% raw (unadjusted rate), and inventory turns as set by the Director of ProcurementCreated/reviewed purchase orders taking into account sales figures, seasonal trends, promotions, new authorizations, minimum shipments, code life, and inventory turnsGenerated purchase orders for assigned vendors which resulted in meeting or exceeding of company goals and expectations for asset performanceManaged inventory performance of assigned vendors and items including inventory levels, service levels, turns, spoils, and agingParticipated in appointments with vendors assigned as directed by the Director of ProcurementAttended sales meetings to become familiar with customer's attitudes, preferences, and purchasing problemsResponsibility to maintain knowledge of all item cost factors with ongoing intention to lower costsWorked closely with sales and marketing to develop and execute optimal programs for customers

Maintained inventory levels for 170 vendors and 1600 SKU's (products included dry food products, can liners, disposable paper, packaging supplies)Analyzed and maintained competitive pricingReviewed and reduced overstock and short shelf productsResponsible for POD's (rebates) and costsRealized cost savings of $250,000 through aggressive leveraging competition between vendors

Increased inventory turns by 6%Coordinated and distributed overstock and short shelf life products Reviewed overstock and short shelf life products and moved to other branchesDeveloped and maintained a positive relationship with one of Sage's major brokersSaved $150,000 on effective utilization of transportation pickup and allowances

Responsible for scheduling the production floorScheduled all incoming and outgoing transportationSupervised warehouse staff of ten employeesAdditional responsibilities included quality control, sanitation, and shift management

Domestic Food Prep Production Supervisor

Bachelor Of Science, Marketing

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