Manager Assistant
Resume:
Betty-Jo Arlington
*** ********* ******, **** *****, MA 02721
*************@*******.***
Skills
. Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well
under pressure in fast pasted environment.
. Effective problem solver; prioritize and manage heavy work
flow without direct supervision meeting deadlines.
. Proficient in Lotus Notes, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft PowerPoint.
. 10-key by touch and 70 WPM.
Experience
2007- Present Ahold, USA Stop & Shop Freetown, MA
Buyer
. Responsible for 65-70% of Deli Department items for 355
Stop & Shop Supermarkets and 202 Giant-Landover
Supermarkets with multiple warehouse distribution.
. Saved over 3/4 Million Dollars in Q1 2010 in Annual Cost of
Goods as a result of Requests for Quotes. Prepared all
RFQ's solely based on specifications and logistical
guidelines to procure the freshest, quality products to
best suit the needs of the organization and customers.
. Regularly negotiate with vendors regarding all product
pricing, specifications, availability and distribution.
Understanding cost variations based on Futures, Commodities
and Markets. Negotiate cost structures based on monthly,
quarterly or annual commodity changes.
. Negotiate Multi-Million Dollar Annual Programs with
companies such as Perdue, Cargill, Tyson, and Armour
Eckrich. Knowledge of the Robinson/Patman Act and Sarbanes-
Oxley Act of 2002 and how it applies to purchasing.
. Identify, coordinate and negotiate logistical opportunities
for savings.
2005-2007 Ahold, USA Stop & Shop Freetown, MA
Assistant Buyer
. Responsible for turn-buying for short shelf and long shelf
life items.
. Responsible for the proper procurement of items based on
seasonality, promotional activity and product demand.
. Maintaining vendor relationships through daily
communications relating to procurement.
. Creating purchase orders for Stop & Shop, Giant Landover
and Giant Carlisle Supermarkets. Responsible for
purchasing millions of dollars of goods weekly balancing
shelf life, period inventory budgets, promotional
activities and cost of capital.
2004-2005 Ahold, USA Stop & Shop Freetown, MA
Buyer's Clerk
. Generating reports for third-party pricing verification.
. Reporting to Assistant Buyer of Promotional Activity
changes.
. Entering product allocations to stores for promotions.
. Responsible for maintaining up-to-date vendor contact lists
for both Deli & Bakery Departments.
. Scheduling meetings for Buyers and Vendors for product
demonstrations.
2001-2004 7-Eleven, Inc. Fall River/Somerset, MA
Assistant Manager/Manager
. Responsible for training of new hires.
. Scheduled shifts based on budgeted hours.
. Designed new templates for more efficient shift accounting.
Education
2002-2009 Bristol Community College Fall River, MA
. Associate in Arts in General Studies.
. Certificate in Marketing.
. Certificate in Medical Office.
. Graduated Magna Cum Laude.
. Phi Theta Kappa Member & National Dean's List.
Interests
Crocheting, Cooking and Researching Colleges
for potential attendance for my
High-school son.
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