Customer Service Purchasing Assistant

Sheryl Quesada

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Linden, New Jersey 07036

(570) 982- 8923

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

Objective: An able, enthusiastic, skilled and reliable Buyer/Purchasing Assistant seeking a position that reflects my experience, skills and personal attributes including dedication, meeting goals, creativity and the ability to follow through in a timely manner. Education:

1981-1985: High School Diploma, Cranford High School, Cranford, NJ Qualifications:

*Ten years of purchasing experience as a Buyer and an Assistant Buyer.

*Twelve years of construction company management and proficient in customer service skills.

*Two years of retail sales experience.

*Aggressive and energetic, self starter, effective working both independently and as a team member. Proven ability to assume challenging roles, work under pressure to meet deadlines and produce substantial results.

*Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the Spanish language. Experience:

2021-2023: Buyer/Parts Specialists ~ Cleanslate

* Purchased replacement parts for restaurant dish machines.

* Purchased parts from numerous vendors for washer and dryers at different facilities such as Nursing Homes, Clubs, and Restaurants.

* Tracked purchase orders daily and expedited orders when necessary.

* Created quotes for custom repairs for dish machines and/or washers and dryers. 2012-2015: Advanced Supply Chain Planner - Inventory Planning ~ Ricoh

*Release of material to support the daily production schedule at the Configuration Centers in order to align with priorities and capacities, thus reducing Configuration Center on -hand inventory and increasing efficiencies.

*Maximize Configuration Center capacity considering both resource and material constraints.

*Monitor exception reports to limit inventory exposure of obsolete inventory.

*Address order issues that keep orders from being filled in a timely manner.

*Maximize order fill rates.

*Knowledge of Excel, Lotus Notes and Access.

1996-2009: Construction Office Manager ~ Drew Masonry

*Responsible for overseeing the office procedures and duties are being completed in a correct and timely manner.

*Purchased all masonry tools and equipment for jobs.

*Customer Service Management skills. Solve problems if they arise.

*Assist customers on designing patios, walkways and driveways.

*Worked with concrete companies- scheduling pours, ordered other mason materials and supplies.

1990-1993: Buyer/Purchasing Assistant ~ Hawthorne Supply Company

*Responsible for purchasing various restaurant supplies. Generated Purchase Orders and scheduled shipments, expedite orders.

*Inventory Control - ran reports and checked stock manually.

*Managed all drop ship orders to customers and delivery scheduling.

*Vendor Sourcing

1985-1989: Buyer/Assistant Buyer ~ All State Legal Supply

*Responsible for purchasing a wide variety of office supplies.

*Vendor Sourcing/Vendor Relations - Contracted purchase orders, scheduling, shipments, tracking and expediting orders.

*Ran weekly and monthly inventory reports.

*Attended Purchasing/Buyer seminars and conventions for sourcing new products and ideas.

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