Sales Customer Service
Resume:
MATTHEW R. FREIERMUTH
Abingdon, Maryland 21009
************@*****.***
SUMMARY of QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven negotiation skills
Self motivated, with ability to carry out complex
projects with limited supervision
Proficient in MS Office
EDUCATION: Towson University
Towson, Maryland
Bachelor of Science, Economics - 2000
PROFFESSIONAL Sysco Foodservices of Baltimore
Jessup, Maryland
EXPERIENCE: Buyer / Merchandiser
July 2008 - November 2009
Perform vendor / product cost benefit analysis
Responsible for the sales forecasting and supplier
relationships of multiple product categories including Dairy,
Processed Meats, Beef and Poultry.
Analyze current market trends and supplier offerings to
determine purchase opportunities
Negotiate market pricing to supply optimal price point to the
sales force.
Prepare and analyze sales reports as well as customer and
vendor analysis reports
Responsible for the inventory turns and management of product
with a rolling value in excess of $5 million.
Perform vendor analysis to identify opportunities for both
current and possible suppliers.
Collaborate regularly with operations team in an effort to
improve operational efficiency, as well as optimal rotation
of inventory.
Negotiate marketing and promotional programs with suppliers,
resulting in lowest net cost of goods for the organization.
Perform quality cuttings for existing and new products to
determine product offerings for the organization
Regularly provide training and category knowledge to sales
force.
Work closely with salespersons on an individual basis
resulting in the infiltration of new accounts, or penetration
of new line items for existing accounts.
Manage costing to the sales force as well as profit margins
for the organization.
US Foodservice/ Monarch Foods
Rosemont, Illinois
Contracted Consultant
November 2006 - February 2007
Contracted to develop RFP's for numerous food categories,
with the anticipated result of selecting the most cost
effective suppliers for the organization, while ultimately
providing the highest quality end products for the customer.
Analyze applicable spend in excess of $40 million annually in
several categories including bacon, breakfast sausage,
meatballs, deli meats, and other processed meats.
US Foodservice, Inc.
Columbia, Maryland
Sr. Category Specialist/Analyst, Commodity Meats
January 2005 - August 2006
Develop and implement RFP projects for numerous food
categories with applicable spend in excess of $40 million
annually per category.
Analyze data to develop target scope and cost savings for the
category.
Extensively analyzed commodity markets daily and provide
weekly market updates .
Identify and select both new and existing suppliers for
numerous categories.
Responsible for analyzing and communicating current market
trends to 80+ distribution divisions, providing weekly market
reports, as well as daily when conditions warranted.
Advised divisions and key customers in interpreting buy
opportunities.
Negotiated customer purchases in excess of one million
dollars.
Perform vendor / product cost analysis
MATTHEW R. FREIERMUTH
************@*****.***
US Foodservice, Inc
Product Group Manager
March 2004 - January 2005
Managed staff of seven buyers, as well as one Administrator
in a Centralized Purchasing structure.
Each team member responsible for the management of 2,000
-4,500 product lines in two distribution facilities, as well
as one Administrator.
Group responsible for the purchasing, pricing and inventory
management of virtually all products in these divisions.
Analyze purchasing patterns and market trends to develop
strategic plans to maximize operational efficiencies at
distribution facilities.
Develop and implement sales promotions in through
negotiations with supplier community.
US Foodservice, Inc.
Product Line Manager / Buyer
January 2002 - March 2004
Manage roughly 3,000 product lines for 15 distribution
facilities located throughout the country, via a Centralized
Purchasing structure.
Responsibilities included purchasing, pricing and inventory
management of product lines, primarily in the commodity
arena.
Analyzed market trends and relayed purchasing position
recommendations and strategies to 80+ distribution divisions
throughout the organization.
Mentor and trained less seasoned buyers in both system and
product knowledge.
Other Experience
National Fidelity Mortgage, Inc.
Linthicum, Maryland
Sr. Mortgage Banker
August 2007 - June 2008
Develop relationships for both purchase and refinance
business through referrals as well as through company
provided and self generated lead sources.
Consult prospective borrowers to determine which loan product
best accommodates their needs. Provide clients with one on
one customer service throughout the entire loan process from
origination through post closing.
Innovative Mortgage Consultants
Baltimore, Maryland
Sr. Mortgage Consultant
March 2007 - August 2007
Helen Bentley & Associates
Timonium, Maryland Administrative Associate
February 1998 - December 2001
Serve as liaison between organization and our clients
focusing on business in the areas of defense, shipping and
maritime issues.
Initiate and manage special projects from planning stages to
completion.
Organize logistical aspects of fundraising activities for
various non-profit organizations as well as political
candidates.
Draft and edit speeches and letters on behalf of the
President of the organization.
Coordinate meetings, including the contact of congressional
leaders and their staff, as well as members of key government
agencies on both the Federal and State level.
Managed project chronicling and cataloging the career of
president of the organization, spanning over 50 years and
containing over 30,000 individual files.
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