Purchasing Agent, Manager, Operations support

PELAR A. HAGDORN

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Matawan, NJ **747

Cell: 732-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BALLET JEWELS, LLC., KEARNY & CLIFTON, NJ

Operations Support Manager, Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

• Liaison between the VP of Distribution, VP of Logistics, Accounting, QA staff, NY staff and 3PL staff

• Created/documented SOP’s for the warehouse and QA staff

• Provided ongoing training sessions for the new Purchasing Department in the NY office

• Served as an integral part in the move from our Kearny warehouse to a 3PL warehouse in Clifton, NJ

• Created/documented/implemented new business procedures required with the warehouse move

• Trained Ballet (NJ) staff on new operating procedures

• Learned the 3PL’s software in order to train Ballet staff

• Managed FOB/Direct Import accounts and documentation (countries included: Canada, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Philippines, Mexico, and several other countries in Central & South America)

• Communicated with vendors to provide proper documentation/packing instructions/packing approval prior to export

• Coordinated with multiple departments in order to ensure accurate and timely delivery of FOB/Direct Import products

• Created billing documentation for FOB/Direct Import orders to ensure timely payment to vendors and receipt of payment from the customers

C&T (Cards & Tickets) Department Manager, Apr 2012 – Aug 2013

• Managed the staff in the C&T (Cards & Tickets) Department (retail packaging) which included the Buyer/ Planners and administrative support staff

• Created/documented/implemented department SOP’s

• Decreased the lead time for PO submission to vendors by 33%

• Improved the lead time for the delivery of packaging to factories by 33%

• Coordinated with all other departments to improve productivity within the dept and company wide

• Managed FOB/Direct Import accounts and documentation Buyer/Planner, Apr 2009 - Mar 2012

• Generated purchase orders for packaging components

• Negotiated pricing for new packaging & bulk purchases

• Ensured timely and accurate deliveries of components to our overseas factories and our warehouse

• Coordinated with other departments regarding the flow of components, production and shipment of the final product to our warehouse/distribution center

• Managed communications with domestic and overseas vendors

• Managed component inventory at warehouse/distribution center

• Manage FOB/Direct Import documentation for assigned accounts NESTOR TRAFFIC SYSTEMS, INC., PROVIDENCE, RI

Materials Procurement Manager, Jan 2006 - Sep 2009

• Managed the on-site & off-site inventory (over $30 million in inventory and 30+ warehouses across the U.S. & Canada)

• Developed & implemented the planning & purchasing SOP’s for all purchases (both inventory & non- inventory related)

• Consolidated warehouses (from 30+ to 10) to decrease lost revenue, products & time by 30%

• Increased the manageability of the various product lines and cash flow

• Managed the Shipping & Receiving operations for all warehouses

• Assisted Accounting with organizing and completing mid-year and year-end physical inventories

• Researched and reconciled inventory discrepancies

• Compiled inventory reports for review and analysis

• Created/submitted PO’s

• Negotiated/communicated directly with vendors

PELAR A. HAGDORN

Cell: 732-***-****

******@***.***

Administrative Asst to the COO and the HR Manager (temp position), Oct 2005 - Dec 2005

• Performed administrative duties for the COO

• Performed administrative duties for the HR Manager

• Payroll and benefits coordinator

LINDAMOOD-BELL, MORRISTOWN, NJ

Clinician, Apr 2005 - Aug 2005

• Provided one-on-one instruction to improve reading, spelling, comprehension and speech through the usage of Lindamood-Bell’s unique learning processes YMCA OF WESTERN MONMOUTH COUNTY (YWMC), FREEHOLD, NJ Aquatic/Program Director (Freehold Branch), Sep 2001 – Feb 2005

• Assisted the Sr. Aquatic Director in managing the department

• Hired, trained and scheduled dept staff (lifeguards & swim instructors) and pool usage for up to 5 pools

(approx. 30 winter staff and 100 summer staff)

• Managed the Special Event Staff for the Aquatic Department

• Implemented and supervised new programs

Program Director (Hightstown Branch), Sep 1999 – Aug 2001

• Implemented and managed all branch programs (including aquatics, youth & adult sports, personal training, fitness and special events)

• Hired, trained and scheduled dept staff

EDUCATION

THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY, EWING, NJ

Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science), May 1998

• 3 years of coursework as a Math/Statistics dual major CITTONE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (LINCOLN TECH), EDISON, NJ MCSE (Microsoft Systems Engineer) coursework (night classes), 2005 COMPUTER SKILLS

• Microsoft (Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word, Access, Dynamics NAVISION)

• MAS 90/200

• Crystal Reports

• AS/400 (Mochasoft TN5250)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Strong analytical skills

• Ability to learn new softwares/systems efficiently & proficiently

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment (with interruptions)

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Ability to multitask and prioritize duties and responsibilities

• Exceptional organizational & communication skills

• Experience working in a diverse population

• Experience working directly with international peers & vendors, providing a sense of urgency due to the differing time zones

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