Samantha Marshall

Purchasing Manager Horseheads, NY ads1tv@r.postjobfree.com 912-***-****

Experienced professional with 5+ years of experience working in purchasing, demand planning, marketing, IT and administration. Noted for strong forecasting and analytical skills, and dedication to organizational goals. Proven ability to persevere in challenging and ever-changing environments. Experienced with managing pricing, projecting SKU for orders, supply chain planning, logistics, and negotiating.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Work Experience

Purchasing Manager

RR Landis - Savannah, GA April 2013 to January 2016

•Negotiated lower product costs for existing and new products in order to meet product margin goals

•Responsible for 120 vendor accounts/brands

•Utilized sales forecasting to determine ideal inventory numbers to reduce month over month cost and ensure all sales orders were met in full

•Researched products to determine profitability

•Built and managed strong relationships with partners

•Managed inventory and oversaw the ordering of products from vendors

•Worked directly with the Warehouse manager to ensure inbound/outbound deliveries were coordinated in cost effective and timely manner to ensure all products were delivered at or ahead of schedule

•Prepared and maintained purchase orders and necessary documents

•Administered reselling of merchandise and evaluate margins for products

•Monitored competitor's sales activities

•Developed sources of supply and obtained information from suppliers concerning product and/or service specifications, price, delivery dates, etc.

•Prepared definitive purchase orders

•Prepared reports and other records pertaining to the items purchased, cost, delivery, and inventories

•Resolved problems related to purchasing, delivery, receiving and payment to the supplier by taking appropriate corrective action

•Obtained approval for inventory purchases based on guidelines established

•Ensured all procurement costs are recorded accurately including cost of goods, freight accruals, etc.

•Updated and maintained vendor/item database as necessary

•Oversaw initial product set-up and projected sales by SKU for initial orders and work with supply chain to purchase inventory required to support sales

•Actively managed pricing for assigned categories to remain competitive in the marketplace while still achieving product margin goals

In-House Marketing Representative

Bluegreen Corporation - Savannah, GA May 2012 to September 2012

•Monitored and supported daily operations with marketing reception team

•Monitored and maintained daily written manifests to ensure accuracy

•Created weekly and monthly reporting of check-ins and presentations

•Formulated, directed and coordinated marketing activities and policies to promote products and services, working with advertising and promotion managers

•Identified, developed, and evaluated marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, and market characteristics

•Created marketing materials, describing product or service offerings

•Used sales forecasting or strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of products, lines, or services, analyzing business developments and monitoring market trends

•Coordinated and participated in promotional activities or trade shows, working with developers, advertisers, or production managers, to market products or services

Assistant Systems Administrator The College of Westchester - White Plains, NY October 2007 to December 2008

•Oversaw the daily performance of computer systems

•Answered inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to resolve problems

•Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software

•Installed and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications

•Maintained records of daily data communication transactions, problems and remedial actions taken, or installation activities

•Referred major hardware or software problems or defective products to vendors or technicians for service

•Developed training materials and procedures, train users in the proper use of hardware and software

•Maintained and administer computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations

•Diagnosed, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary

•Planned, coordinated, and implemented network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware

•Configured, monitored, and maintained email applications or virus protection software

•Operated master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use

•Monitored network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Networking

The College of Westchester - White Plains, NY December 2008

Skills

•BUYING/PROCUREMENT (2 years)

•Purchasing (2 years)

•sales forecasting (3 years)

•Ecommerce (3 years)

•Project Management (2 years)

•Vendor Management (3 years)

•Negotiation (3 years)

•Network Administration

•Network Monitoring

•Computer Networking

•Network Security

•Active Directory

Additional Information

Key Qualifications

•Great with multi-tasking • Procurement/Purchasing • Vendor Management

•Sales Forecasting

•Exceptional Time Management skills

•Customer Service/Brand Management

•Marketing/Content Management

•Account Acquisition

•Supply Chain Demand Planning

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