Michelle Grochowski
High Point, NC *****
***********@****.***
Work Experience
Project Manager SLH
Hooker Furnishings - High Point, NC
March 2022- present
Owns projects 100% from inception to installation and track progress accordingly.
Maintain a daily priority list to be accomplished and shared with management.
Maintain critical timelines and communicate changes affecting customer.
Create margin analysis, customer quotes, factory quotes and PO’s.
Maintain logistics plan and distribute weekly container shipping schedule to logistics, sales rep and customers.
Key Account Coordinator
Hooker Furnishings - High Point, NC
March 2020-Present
Send weekly detailed reports to sales reps and customers and participates in weekly calls detailing production order status, expected completion & indc dates.
Excellent communication with our Asia team on factory updates, booking requests, delays, parts, production schedule and adjustments.
Work with division Presidents on pricing issues, new products, and factory prioritization.
Develop business relationships with new customers while improving relationships and expanding existing customer accounts.
Works closely with credit team with freight, deductions, and memos weekly along with follow ups.
Account Manager/Project Manager
NATUZZI AMERICAS - High Point, NC
June 2018 to Feb 2020
Manage large accounts both retail and wholesale with weekly orders, containerization, leathers and pricing.
Order status, tracking containers, working with credit department and forecasting.
Project lead for Softly, non-branded of Natuzzi working with Italy, China, Romania, Brazil and Vietnam coordinating a timeline and on time delivery of products.
Working with sales teams at furniture market, displaying products and organizing sales.
Buyer/ Procurement
RJ REYNOLDS TOBACCO - Winston-Salem, NC
February 2018 to May 2018
Contact suppliers in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates in order to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.
Check shipments when they arrive to ensure that orders have been filled correctly and that goods meet specifications.
Buyer and procurement support, problem solving, accounting and vendor bidding.
Lead Fabric Project Coordinator
BROWN JORDAN INTERNATIONAL - Liberty, NC
October 2017 to February 2018
Maintain record of goods ordered and received for the largest hospitality company in the US.
Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.
Prepare and process import and export documentation according to custom regulations, laws or procedures.
Write SOP and work order instructions for Plant 3, supervisor for plant and maintaining employees follow and understand.
Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping of logistics.
Education
Bachelor of Science
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA - Iowa City, IA
May 1995
Associate of Science
SOUTHEASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE - West Burlington, IA
May 1993
High School Diploma
BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL - Burlington, IA
May 1991
Skills
SAP, salsify, power BI, excel, word, ecutopia, GT nexus.
Ability to work in a fact paced environment.
Meets deadlines, prioritizes projects, follow-ups.
6 years account management skills.