Manager Sales
Resume:
Kimberly L. Wilson
Marietta, GA 30064
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Professional Profile
Purchasing Coordinator with retail background and more than 15 years of experience providing purchasing and
administrative functions for various organizations. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a
superior memory for details and a strong work ethic. Highly effective team player, who understands the value of
working together towards a common goal. Self-starter with expert organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Competent “people person” who consistently maintains professionalism at all times.
SAP Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Access
Lotus Notes Microsoft Word Novell Groupwise
AS400 Microsoft Excel GMail
Professional Experience
Joann Stores, Hudson, OH 2007- 2013
Store Planning & Purchasing Coordinator
• Handled store and District Manager requests for fixtures and supplies for over 700 locations and
created purchase orders in Microsoft Access and in SAP.
• Ordered supplies for all project stores, including new, remodel and optimizations.
• Created and submitted orders for supplies that are stocked in 3 distribution centers.
• Effectively communicated with vendors to determine store needs and to follow up on requests as needed.
• Generated and distributed inventory reports and fixture budget reports in order to monitor costs and
inventory levels.
• Processed and submitted approximately 300 invoices per week to Accounts Payable for payment.
• Worked in conjunction with Facilities and Construction departments on requests from stores for various
fixtures and supplies.
Linde Gas, LLC, Independence, OH 2005 – 2007
Buyer
• Analyzed and audited cost reports, identified and examined cost inconsistencies with projected values.
• Processed 70-80 purchase orders per week for multiple branches.
• Provided telephone support, investigated and resolved customer and vendor issues.
• Provided pricing & contract negotiations with various vendors to support 160+ branch locations and
Puerto Rico.
• Primary point of contact and liaison between store branches and management team.
• Entered client and vendor information into database to ensure accurate record keeping.
• Key person to compile financial documents for budgeting and forecasting audits.
• Ensured effective day-to-day business operations such as file management, and purchase order entry and
tracking in SAP.
2003 – 2005
Cole Vision Corporation, Cleveland, OH
Store Planning Coordinator
• Created sales revenue and market analysis reports.
• Prepared purchase orders for furniture and fixtures for new stores, remodels and Pearle Vision stores.
• Developed business relationships with vendors to ensure prompt delivery and installation of materials.
• Processed and coded invoices to be submitted to Accounting for payment.
• Performed buying function utilizing multiple vendors while reducing overall cost to department.
• Prepared and analyzed cost tracking spend reports to track construction projects and inventory levels.
Education
June 1997
Ohio University, Athens, OH
Bachelors of Science – Fashion Merchandising
References – Provided Upon request.
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