Buyer/Planner
Resume:
Veronica Martinez
Marietta, GA 30008
acvnmr@r.postjobfree.com
Employment:
Cosmetic Essence Innovations (Large contract manufacturer)
Holmdel, NJ September 2012-June 2016
Buyer/Planner 2013-June 2016
Responsible for planning and purchasing components based on MRP demand for several company locations
Solicit quotes and negotiate cost/terms/contracts to achieve highest cost savings, quality and customer satisfaction
Worked closely with vendors to achieve “best possible” delivery dates for frequent hot rush orders
Worked with sales to prepare bid packages for possible new customers and prepare for upcoming projects
Work with other buyers and planners to communicate on issues affecting production schedules
Follow up on order status to ensure on time delivery for domestic and international shipments
Work closely with the receiving department to ensure shipments arrive in full, with the correct paperwork and are inspected properly for quality
Worked with quality and suppliers on all nonconformance issues to achieve resolution within 7 days
Evaluate vendor performance and make changes if needed
Meet with new suppliers for potential future quoting possibilities
Streamlined several projects from manual to automated
Responsible for all decision making pertaining to my components and provided guidance to fellow team members with decisions as well
Maintained positive relationships with customers, vendors and suppliers to achieve premium service levels
Act as a key point of contact with sales, engineering, quality, customer service, finance, receiving, etc.
Evaluated and coordinated discontinuation of obsolete activities
Managed multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail, accuracy and speed
Handled aged inventory while keeping excess warehouse inventory low and evaluated inventory for possible transfers between warehouses
Reviewed current processes for changes and implemented/documented new processes
Responsible for heading projects involving spreadsheets, flow charts, presentations, etc.
Expeditor 2012-2013
Reviewed MRP weekly to monitor orders to expedite, move out or cancel based on needs/inventory levels
Update purchase order quantities, pricing and delivery dates
Acted as the logistics coordinator and updated shipping information for the team’s international/domestic shipments
Reviewed supplier open order reports weekly to ensure order accuracy and on time delivery
Worked with planners daily on urgent needs and constraints
Responsible for all EDI changes and maintenance
Assisted the Purchasing Manager in purchasing, monitoring and updating the primary components
Worked closely with the larger customers (Elizabeth Arden, NeoStrata, Allergan) to establish lowest possible quotes
Maintained a strong relationship with all customers, vendors, suppliers, brokers, etc.
C&S Wholesale Grocers (Large U.S. Wholesale Grocery Supply Company)
Avenel, NJ October 2000-April 2011
Logistics Expeditor/Supply Chain Coordinator 2001-2011
Responsible for creating and approving all merchandise returns to vendors, donations to food banks and salvage requests
Worked directly with buyers and vendors (Nestle, Conagra, etc.) on re-bill order decisions
Responsible for organizing and tracking re-bill orders using UPS, FedEx and vendor pick-up trucks
Negotiated case, freight and shipping costs for re-bill orders
Responsible for scheduling and coordinating all re-bill order pick-up appointments with warehouses
Worked directly with supervisors, directors, buyers, account executives, merchandisers and warehouse personnel to ensure all customer needs were met
Responsible for compiling data and creating spreadsheets for all inventory, service level, distribution, inbound/outbound carrier appointment and customer ad reports
Handled the imputing and tracking of customer ad bookings, case costs and calculating budgets
Reviewed and approved customer/sales invoices for credit approvals and returns
Responsible for creating purchase orders for all warehouses and communicating information to customers (A&P, Safeway, etc.), buyers, management and warehouse personnel
Responsible for creating transfer purchase orders between warehouses based on need using inventory, distribution and service level reports
Streamlined the transfer purchase order process from manual to spreadsheet/email format
Responsible for creating and communicating priority unloading lists for warehouses to ensure service level and inventory needs were met
Responsible for training new employees and filling in with supervisor duties when needed
Logistics Scheduler 2000-2001
Handled all inbound freight carrier requests via phone, fax and email
Reviewed inbound carrier appointments and scheduled based on inventory levels, weekly sales projections, customer service level needs and distribution needs
Responsible for contacting freight carriers, brokers and vendors to resolve all inbound warehouse freight issues
Worked directly with warehouse supervisors to resolve any inbound freight issues
Responsible for reviewing all inbound schedules daily to determine missed appointments, made sure appointments were distributed throughout the day, communicated issues with the buyers and oversaw that the warehouses were not over their daily appointment capacity
Education:
September 1994-June 1998
Perth Amboy High School
Major: Academic, Business
March 2016-Present
Next Level Purchasing
SPSM
Skills and Abilities:
Excellent in Data Entry and 10-key
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Windows
Fluent in Spanish (Speak, Read)
References:
Available upon request
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