CHEREEN J. TOADVINE
** *. ******* ***** . ******** House, CA96391
c: 925-***-**** e: ***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
A career opportunity with a growth-oriented, world-class company where my
experience, education, and skills can be utilized towards the organization
goals and objectives.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
D.W. MORGAN COMPANY, PLEASANTON, CA
Procurement Coordinator Nov.29.2010-May.20.2013
Responsible for and managed all inventory demands and replenishment to
support new and existing services, commodities, capital equipment and
assets for all 8 corporate departments and 10 domestic and international
operation facilities to support contracts, agreements, company standards
and requirements.
. Establish and implement all procurement, supplier management,
vehicles/fleet, insurance coverage, facility policies and checklists
to meet corporate and operation compliance/expectations
. Coordinated and managed tactical and strategic project rollouts, new
facilities coordination and install for existing new & existing
commodities or services
. Reviewed and implemented new supplier requirements for the
qualification process to become approved suppliers
. Sourced new or alterative souring suppliers opportunities for all
services or commodities.
. Facilitate and manage RFQ & RFP pricing and negotiations, new projects
opportunities/roll outs, consolidated vendor base for all 8 corporate
departments and 10 domestic and international operation facilities
. Manage and maintain contractual obligations to meet existing terms or
renewals for all vehicle/fleet, insurance liability coverage,
operation equipment and domestic and international assets
. Develop and manage monthly analyzed spend reporting for projection of
spend, cost saving opportunities for diversity suppliers, insurance
coverage, vehicles/fleet, operation equipment and critical business
suppliers
. Collaborate and manage the Supplier Diversity program to reach company
goals and objectives. Define new spend, cost savings and certification
opportunities with new or existing suppliers based on spend trends,
department projects, process improvement, static opportunities and
established metrics
. Trained and monitor new or existing employees on procurement and the
Supplier Diversity program, set priorities for purchasing assistant to
meet company's deadlines/expectations
CALIFORNIA GLASS, OAKLAND, CA
Buyer Dec.2009-Sep.2010
Replenishment of inventory for stock and decorated stemware items for 20
distribution centers, divisions, over 500 customers and 30 sale
representatives to maintain inventory level demand.
. Consolidated orders to meet inventory target levels and created supply
chain/logistics opportunities to lower company cost
. Assures suppliers meet with all company and customer quality standards
and Purchases Orders T&C's . Obtains quotations from suppliers and
negotiates pricing and terms. Coordinates and expedites materials,
quantities, and delivery dates. Maintain item pricing changes and new
product information for the commodity.
ROSS Dress For Less, PLEASANTON, CA
Purchasing Agent Sept.2004-May.2009
Manage bids and replenishment of inventories levels and costs for all 6
distribution centers and 900 existing store locations for fixtures,
machines for DC production, ops supplies, equipment, shopping carts,
merchandise movement, office products, capital equipment, office equipment,
safes, lockers, construction remodels, hangers, IT products, LPM products,
corrugated boxes, foam, stretch film, DC and HR signage, tape, bubble wrap,
and retail store inventory and rollout.
. Control budget, spend, projects and DC spending trends and pricing
trends for commodities
. Collaborate with construction managers to source materials and
schedule deliveries to meet store open dates
. Analyze and manage the appropriate supply inventory levels for the
corporate office and DC's in order to ensure supplies are available,
while minimizing company investment
. Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary
limitations based on scope of authority
. Obtain the best possible value for Ross from all vendors through
prudent expense controls and negotiating lower costs on all consumable
and improve operations
SAFEWAY, INC., PLEASANTON, CA
Procurement Specialist, Corporate Central Procurement Aug.2002-Jul.2004
Maintained targeted service and inventory levels for over 200 retail
stores. Responsible for forecasting of daily and promotional needs while
minimizing inventory requirements.
. Control budget, spend, projects and DC spending trends
. Coordinate pallet drop ship programs with vendors, distribution and
retail divisions
. Replenishment of bulk and finished goods levels with contract
manufacturers
. Manage aged inventory, promotional overstock and disposition of
discontinued items.
. Negotiate terms and conditions for contract agreements with suppliers
using the Bid process
. Conduct semi-annual or annual supplier business reviews
. Partner with merchandising on schematic guidelines
. Evaluate and manage vendor performance to ensure on-time deliveries,
product availability and demands.
UNISOURCE, INC., PLEASANTON, CA
Expeditor, Product Team Coordinator Mar.1999-Apr.2002
Maintained targeted service and inventory levels for over 200 retail
stores. Responsible for forecasting of daily and promotional needs while
minimizing inventory requirements.
. Control budget, spend, projects and DC spending trends
. Coordinate pallet drop ship programs with vendors, distribution and
retail divisions
. Processed and expedited purchase orders, RMA's, product sourcing for
over 200 sales representatives to meet Inventory replenishment flow
for 6 divisions
. Collaborate with senior buyers to negotiate terms and conditions for
supplier contract agreements, and track vendor performance to support
supplier's contract agreement
. Consolidate orders to meet inventory target levels and create supply
chain/logistics opportunities to lower company cost
. Generate and maintain expediting logistics reports to support sales
representatives and product management team
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
SOFTWARE
. Company-related Software: AX System, ChainLing Transportation
Management System, People Soft, Site Link, Novar System, SiteTools,
MRP systems, QMF systems, SSIMS systems and Applications
. Mac iOS & Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, iCal, PowerPoint, Keynote,
other Mac Applications
KNOWLEDGE
. Certification and program processes for ISO 9001 / CTPAT / BASC /
Diversity Supplier
. Tactical and strategic in Procurement and Supplier Diversity
. Workshop certificates: Procurement Best Practices, Communicating
Effectively, Facilities and HVAC
. Networking Events and Trade Show Management and Participation