Microsoft Office Sales
Resume:
Jorge A. Perez
Los Angeles, CA ***22
T: 323-***-****
E: ******************@*****.***
PERSONAL SUMMARY
A proactive, well organized and successful buyer who has extensive experience in all aspects of the procurement process. I have broad buying skills across multiple categories and experience in buying goods from around the world. Currently I am responsible for the selection, purchase and delivery of merchandise from numerous suppliers. I am able to work well under pressure making well thought out decisions. I can develop & enhance any procurement process. Right now I would like to work for a company that is looking for a talented buyer to complement their existing team.
CAREER HISTORY
BUYER – January 2015 – September 2015
Papa Cantella’s – Vernon, CA 90058
SENIOR BUYER- April 2012 – January 2015 JR. BUYER – March 2009 – April 2012
Huxtable’s Kitchen, Inc. – Vernon, CA 90058
Responsible for enhancing company profits by acquiring suitable goods at a competitive price through sensible planning and careful purchasing.
Duties
Responsible for buying items within protein, dairy, produce, dry and IQF.
o118,000 lb Protein bi weekly
o1,600 lb Dairy bi weekly
o1,000 lb Produce bi weekly
oMany more items / lbs
Negotiating quantities and delivery time-scales.
Ensuring that products are delivered on time.
Calculating the impact of any purchases on company sales.
Searching the market for opportunistic purchases.
Taking into account customer demand, price, quality and availability before making a decision.
Buying from designers and brand owners.
Looking out for price fluctuations in the market place/trend.
Analyzing consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends.
Writing up buying reports.
Reacting to any changes in customer demand.
Developing effective working relationships with our suppliers.
Experience
Responsible for buying 350 items within dairy, produce, protein, dry and IQF.
o60,000 lb Protein bi weekly
o25,000 lb Dairy bi weekly
o45,000 lb Produce daily
oMany more items / lbs
3 years of packaging experience.
Sourcing from foreign markets, such as China & Europe.
Testing and approving product samples.
Negotiating commercial contract arrangements with suppliers.
Sourcing suppliers by various means.
Writing reports about forecast predicted future sales (forecast).
Travelling to meeting with suppliers.
Reviewing pricing and promotional strategies.
Developing new supplier relationships.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Professional
Strong negotiating skills.
Able to cope with the demands of a fast paced and changing business.
Ability to identify trends.
Promoting professional behavior in all staff.
Confident in managing assistant staff.
Good practical knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages including Excel, Word and Macola.
Personal
Willing to take personal responsibility for making things happen.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Stock Control
Managing Suppliers
Product Development
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Schurr High School Graduate 1999
REFERENCES
Available on request
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