Traci Carpenter Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio

Report directly to Chief Merchandising Officer and President/Owner.Develop strong relationships throughout the industry. Research new product and product categories to expand business not only to our current market, but to new markets as well. Negotiate vendor contracts including costs, rebates, terms, shipment, product, delivery schedules, advertising placement and funds. Balance inventory levels against financial objectives. Coordinate with vendors, freight companies and Equippers staff in the planning, ordering, shipping, receiving, payment and warehousing of hundreds of containers per year. Work with vendors to obtain appropriate photos and spec sheets for print and for the web. Work with vendors and in-house staff to facilitate the processing of defective merchandise and credits. Train associate buyer and all purchasing staff members. Manage assistant buyers. Assist with website content for products.Summary: Restaurant equipment and supplies buyer focused on profitable growth through research, intelligent buying, creative negotiation and developing and maintaining strong relationships. Seventeen years of experience in a purchasing role in the industry. Proven track record of developing strategies to reduce costs and increase sales.Specialties: Strong relationships within industrySolid negotiation skillsResearch new productRe-design product to satisfy customer needsStrategic partnership buildingKey vendor account managementPlanning and building container orders from overseas

Responsible for maintaining pricing spreadsheets, analyzing vendors for purchase, processing orders, handling freight or receiving issues, following up on backorders, working with accounting for invoice issues, keying price changes and support for the buyer.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society

Certificate, The New Supervisor'S Toolkit

Certificate, Train The Trainer

Certificate, Problem Solving And Decision Making

Certificate, Listening And Memory Development

Certificate, Working With Difficult People

Certificate, Emotional Iq

Aab, Dual Major Business Management And Accounting