Purchasing Specialist

Bridget Hiller ** Haag St, Apt *.

Sayreville, NJ 08872

Cell: 201-***-****

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INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND PURCHASING SPECIALIST

Exeperience

Purchasing/ Inventory Control Manager

Spruce Industries June 2022 – Present

*Manage excess inventory and determine ways to prevent overproduction

*Compare Packing lists to quantities counted by receiving as well as quantities ordered on POs

*Update internal databases with order details including key dates, quantities and discounts

*Monitor stock levels, identify purchasing needs, track orders and ensure timely deliveries

*Entered Repair/ Service tickets into ERP, ordered parts and scheduled repairs in a timely manner

Inventory Replenishment Analyst/ Purchasing Assistant Flavor Materials International Aug 2018 – June 2022

*Monitor stock levels, identify purchasing needs, track orders and ensure timely delivery of raw materials

*Research potential vendors, evaluate quotations, negotiate pricing and prepare cost analyses

*Update internal databases with order details including key dates, quantities and discounts

*Maintain and record of invoices, contracts, and regulatory documents

*Source, forecast and expedite materials for new projects and sales orders Purchasing Assistant

Ferraro Foods Apr 2017 - Aug 2018

*Interpreted daily buyer reports to highlight slow movers, below minimum and shorted shipments

*Developed policies and procedures for inventory management including, how to handle damaged goods or expired items

*New item set-ups, updating ship/expected dates and costs

*Executed projects from VP, Produce Buyer and Logistics team Buyer Assistant

C&S Wholesale Grocers Sept 2014 - April 2017

*Expedited orders and followed up with Suppliers on backorders, damages and returns

*Maintained strong relations with vendors

*Selected product mix for seasonal buy

*Maintained Customer catalog for the seasons and holidays: Christmas, Valentines Day, Easter, etc.

District Group Exercise Manager

Town Sports International Nov 2011 - Apr 2013

*Primary responsibility for driving revenue for Small Group Training programs for 9 clubs

*Provided strategic direction and marketing for SGT Instructor base of 45 personal trainers

*Increased Revenue 35% year over year; first session grew business to 120% of budget Apparel / Accessory Buyer

Ramsey Outdoor Stores Nov 2003 - Apr 2010

*Streamlined women's and children's apparel assortments based on trends

*Managed open to buy dollars, recognized KPI's for ASAP orders. Managed mark-down and in- season sales, vendor terms and purchase orders

*Monitored and managed stock levels, organized store projects

*Recommended improvements to inventory management systems based on past results Assistant Manager

Eastern Mountain Sports April 1998 April - 2002

*Assisted the manager in organizing, planning and implementing strategy

*Ensured store schedules and objectives are met by employees

*Hired, trained and developed new employees

*Oversaw retail inventory and floor stock levels

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Marine Science, Minor in Geology, Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ 1991-1995

SKILLS Microsoft Office, Kronos, ERP (Biceps, Epicor 21, GP)

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