Merchandise Manager Procurement Specialist
Resume:
Diane M. Driesbach
Hamburg, PA 19526
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Professional Summary
Skilled, detail-oriented Procurement Specialist with experience in the food, non-food, and building material industries. Maximize bottom-line performance through effective and efficient work activity.
Core Qualifications
Knowledge of business performance measures
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask with little supervision
Able to establish priorities and lead others by promoting teamwork
Strong focus on attention to detail
Ability to make decisions and exercise sound judgments
Ability to negotiation and to solve problems
Knowledge of industry, including suppliers, customers, and competitors
Experience
C H Briggs Hardware - Buyer - reported to Supply Chain Manager
Procured material from over 200 suppliers, 12,000 items in the building materials industry
Achieved year-end inventory goals while maintaining 95% service level
Developed new supplier relationships and continuously strengthen existing
Approved and processed purchase orders within assigned limits. Expedited orders, tracked deliveries, resolved shipping and any invoice discrepancies
Negotiated supplier price increases and opening orders for additional discounts and additional terms
Participated with cross functional team to reduce slow moving inventory with reported reduction of $1.5M
Negotiated returns of slow-moving items
Worked closely with internal departments; logistics, sales, customer care, accounting, and IT to resolve issues as they arise
Learned and utilized 3 different ERP systems - AS400, Gains, and Epicor – P21
Reviewed daily system recommendations to determine proper quantities and items to purchase and creates purchasing documents to send suppliers
Tactical execution of stock replenishment, special order (SO), and drop ship (DS) buying where assigned while making buying decisions based on most economical method with respect to quantities, order minimums, prepaid terms and mode of transportation
Guaranteed accurate purchase order quantities, costs, notes and terms compliance
Followed up with suppliers concerning order status and delivery, and communicates delivery information to impacted departments
Reviewed supplier shipping error notices and take the appropriate action
Reviewed any excess and inactive inventory reporting and negotiates with suppliers to obtain return goods authorizations
SUPERVALU Inc. - Health and Beauty Care Merchandise Manager - reported to Director of Merchandising
Managed inventory level of $1.7M and 8,244 sku’s from 70 suppliers
Established and set retail pricing
Negotiated discounts and terms
Selected weekly advertised items to achieve sales and profits
Reduced inventory by $5M in 1.5 years
Achieved a 97% service level while maintaining inventory budget
Supervised and trained buyers and buyer assistants
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