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Buffalo, Ny, Us

Buffalo, Ny, Us

Waltham, Ma, Us

Work closely with production planning team to ensure raw materials are delivered and available on time to fulfill current and upcoming orders while taking into account inventory parameters such as ABC classification and safety stock settings, as well as factors including lead time, pack sizes and MOQs.Facilitate and/or attend regular supply meetings to communicate any gaps between demand and supply are clearly understood and communicated, and appropriate actions are in place to resolve.Be accountable, measure, analyze and report key process metrics, and monitor adherence to key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory dollars, past due delivery, and excess and obsolete inventory levels.

Issues purchase orders for direct and indirect materials, both MRO and MRP for multiple sitesManages supplier relationshipsEnsures KPIs are tracked and communicatedWorks with planning team, supplier quality team and the rest of the procurement team to ensure all objectives are met

New York, New York, Us

-Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and current inventory levels in manufacturing environment, generating purchase orders via ERP system and soliciting quotes. Purchased product includes MRO, raw materials, component items and finished goods.-Establish new and maintain existing vendor relationships-Negotiate with suppliers domestically and internationally to obtain the best pricing possible, the best quality product and the shortest possible lead time. -Obtain samples from vendors when necessary, arrange shipping terms from overseas-Work with engineering department to convey exact needs via engineering prints and supporting documents such as material needs and regulatory requirements.-Responsible for handling of non-conforming product received

Chicago, Il, Us

Work with store manager to run a 120k sqft location generating $14m annually. Coordinate team of approximately 80 employees including numerous department managers to execute plans and drive profitability.

Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Us

Direct and oversee all day-to-day operations of a 13K-square-foot pharmacy generating over $2M in annual sales and processing approximately 70K prescriptions every year. Hire, train, develop, lead, mentor, and coach a team of managers, cashiers, and technicians. Liaise with vendors, build and manage brand objectives, maintain store visual and merchandising standards, control inventory, conduct price-change audits, and develop LP vulnerability strategies.• Increased sales a staggering 7.3%, prompting corporate to expand the store by 3635sqft to a total of 13860sqft.• Promoted from asst. manager to manager in one year and received Paragon Award for management excellence• Opened new store, expanded a store, and remodeled two stores; managed both traditional and 24-hour stores• Modernized the approach of long-term employees to retail to successfully increase sales in a declining market

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Us

Directed and oversaw all day-to-day operations of a multi-unit retail business generating $13M in annual revenue. Led and supervised approximately 100 employees. Performed active-floor-service management to ensure a consistent, quality customer experience. Managed opening and closing procedures, and maintained visual standards.• Developed new operational system that dramatically improved efficiency to reduce labor cost and boost sales• Optimized staff performance through temporary-promotion system requiring employees to prove themselves• Nominated for Partners in Excellence two consecutive years: only given to top 2% of 55K Disney employees