• Oversee the ordering process for a large quantity of items to meet necessary timelines and unexpected changes.• Prepare and submit purchase orders based on current contracts or new bids.• Work with corporate Enterprise Procurement team to ensure smooth vendor transitions and high quality products.• Confirm order receipt, resolve shortages, schedule transportation, expedite deliveries when needed, and deal with damaged goods and returns.• Work closely with Quality Assurance team when scheduling silo cleanings, handling aged inventory, and production issues due to ingredient quality.• Participate in a cross-functional Early Management team to help streamline and facilitate new item or equipment launches.

• Analyzed weekly sales reports to identify trends, check reorder needs and inventory shortages, unplanned large orders, and help identify slow movers.• Oversee purchasing process to meet necessary timelines.• Locate and examine suppliers to gather information about products to be ordered.• Compare prices, specifications, and lead times to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.• Prepare, submit, and follow up on purchase orders based on current contracts or new bids.• Oversee the ordering process of merchandise from China. Verifying quality, price, logistics, and timing.

Informed customers about product features, additional sales through information, stocked inventory, set sales and special promotions.