CHEREEN J. TOADVINE

** *. ******* ***** . ******** House, CA96391

c: 925-***-**** e: abxutz@r.postjobfree.com

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

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