Marketing / Merchandising Coordinator

JENNIFER RADON

FLOWER MOUND, TX : : 760-***-**** : : ********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Headstrong Merchandising Team Lead with a rapidly growing skill set. I always enjoy a challenge and I am willing to learn new, versatile responsibilities to best fulfill a comprehensive role. I work well under pressure and I am a big believer in being a team player, as team building helps broaden communication across all levels to accomplish a common goal. I am interested in landing a position with a company where I can utilize my core strengths in negotiation, building sustainable, long-term relationships with suppliers, and the ability to meet deadlines.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Merchandising Coordinator Mission Foods, Inc., Irving, TX November 2020 – Present

Orchestrate the sourcing, production, and distribution of merchandising materials to promote the Mission Foods brands in over 200 programs annually in 30,000 retail settings across the country. I spearhead cross-functional collaboration among the national marketing teams, external agencies, suppliers, the national retail sales organization, the procurement teams, and the finance & accounting teams. I ensure the national retail sales teams receive the merchandising materials they need on time, and the suppliers receive timely payment.

Domestic Buyer AmerCareRoyal Flower Mound, TX

July 2018 – April 2020

Manage over 7,000 SKU’s with 85 vendors, accounting for over $20 million of annual spend.

Analyze monthly demand exceptions to improve forecast accuracy.

Issue replenishment PO’s for all domestic vendors.

Evaluate backorders to determine alternative options and minimize customer concerns.

Investigate quality concerns and issues to implement short and long-term solutions.

Work cross-functionally with Customer Service, Sales, Ops & Accounting to support company growth.

Purchasing Coordinator AmerCareRoyal Flower Mound, TX

February 2017 – June 2018

Processed and distributed replenishment PO’s to vendors domestically & internationally.

Reviewed and approved all Proforma Invoices, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists & BOL’s.

Input and managed all vendor pricing updates.

Tracked and updated PO delivery dates in all ERP’s.

Maintained and updated weekly international wire payment schedule.

Worked with warehouse to resolve any receiving discrepancies and issues.

Teacher – Infant through Pre-K Various Preschool Facilities Flower Mound, TX

June 2009 – April 2015

Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and imaginative play.

Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number/letter recognition, personal hygiene & social skills.

Worked directly with Occupational Therapist for special needs children requiring alternative stimulation.

Evaluated and reported on children’s performance, behavior and social development.

Facilitated meetings with parents to discuss their child’s progress & determine their priorities.

Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policies & administrative regulations.

Marketing Coordinator / Office Manager Essilor of America / Avisia Dallas, TX

June 2002 – September 2008

Liaison between company and client for Essilor Edge Incentive Program.

Gathered and entered data for all weekly, monthly and year-end production reports.

Managed staff work schedules and assigned specific duties.

Worked directly with Sales and Marketing Managers to maintain productivity of various programs.

SOFTWARE

Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

Microsoft Dynamics AX & AS400/S2K

Blue Ridge Clarity (Supply Chain Planning)

GT Nexus (DHL Cargo Import Tracking)

CRM

Basecamp (Project Management System)

SAP

ARIBA

EDUCATION

Mira Mesa Community College, San Diego, CA September 1993 – 1996

San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, San Diego, CA May 1992

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