Assistant Procurement Bilingual English
Resume:
MARIA SALINAS
Fort Pierce, FL ***** 772-***-**** *********@*****.***
Experienced professional with 22.5 years of expertise, seeking to utilize skills in Import Citrus Assistant Procurement role. Strong background in Administrative/CSR Sales, well-equipped to contribute to team success. Known for organizational abilities and dependability, excels at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on additional responsibilities to help achieve team goals.
• Bilingual English and Spanish read and write • Adaptability
• Problem Resolution • Multi -tasking
• Ability to work under pressure, Detailed Oriented.. Grower / Customer Relations. Work accurately and dependable and available for work. Work well
with others.
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Quick learner, Highly Organized and efficient
worker.
• • Supplier relationship management
• Purchasing processes
Assistant Procurement Coordinator /Sourcing Coordinator, 09/2020 - 03/2025 World Fresh Produce Part of the South Mill Champs – New Jersey Assistance with supplier setup and maintenance in company system. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services, Verbal and email communication with Logistics and Operation Teams.
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• Assist Procurement Manager with all Negotiated supplier contracts. Developed strong relationships with suppliers, Managing suppliers to assure they load documents correctly to support the import requirements and coordinate the efforts with the Custom Import Brokers.
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• Create and inform all suppliers on reports on regarding all Sales Claims. Clear communication between Custom Brokers and suppliers ensuring alignment on expectations and deliverables if any delays.
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
SKILLS
WORK HISTORY
Report to all suppliers on all QC reports on all Arrivals, USDA inspections etc. Inform all suppliers on inventory status and aging product.
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Keep track of commercial terms negotiated with suppliers and assure advances, Ocean freight terms all applied correctly and approve all.
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• Developed and strengthened supplier relationships. Coordinated with logistics teams to ensure seamless transportation of sourced materials, minimizing delays and disruptions.
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• Maintained documentation for all local purchases.
• Reviewed and approved all Ocean Freight invoices for accuracy and completeness.
• Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
• Communicated regularly with suppliers for accurate import documentations for timely delivery of goods. administrative sales, 04/2019 - 09/2020
CHERRYLAKE INC. – Vero Beach, FL
• Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages
• Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer
• Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as records or reports
• Review files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests
• Sales - Domestic & Import Operations
• Work with Sales, Shipping offices Customer services and Logistics
• Provide order confirmations to the customers
• Work live on web portal for Customers that utilize websites
• Assist Accounting with Invoices on Claims and short payments
• Communication with Importers over Sea's
• Very Multi task, trouble shooting online problems and assisting staff
• Process claims and orders in a timely manner to ensure dead lines
• Phone operator able to handle a switch board and assist customers
• Bilingual English/Spanish
Administrative sale, 06/2005 - 04/2019
BERNARD EGAN AND COMPANY - DNE WORLD FRUIT – Fort Pierce, FL
• Sales - Domestic & Import Operations.Working with sales
• Send order confirmations to our customers
• Work live on web portal for Customers that use certain websites
• Work with accounting on Claims and short payments
• Very Multi task, trouble shooting online problems and assisting staff
• Process claims in a timely manner to ensure priorities and focus on the highest priority task and work efficiently to meet dead lines
• Phone operator able to handle a switch board and assist customers
• Bilingual English/Spanish
shipping clerk, 09/1997 - 06/2005
BERNARD EGAN AND COMPANY - DNE WORLD FRUIT – Fort Pierce, FL
• Product numbers, and specifications of items to be purchased, and enter this information
• Prepare invoices, shipping document with State Inspectors
• Communication with freight companies
• Reduced shipping errors by implementing a thorough quality control system for outgoing orders.
• Order information, such as unit prices, shipping dates, and any anticipated delays Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
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• Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure timely order fulfillment and delivery.
• Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork, and other documentation for accuracy.
• Collaborated with customer service team to resolve shipping issues and provide timely updates to clients. Expedited urgent shipments when necessary, coordinating closely with involved parties to ensure timely delivery without compromising quality standards.
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Streamlined communication between departments, facilitating smooth coordination of shipments and deliveries.
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High School Diploma: 05/1992
FORBUSH HIGH SCHOOL - Yadkinville, NC
Completed coursework towards High School Diploma (May 1992) Spanish
Native or Bilingual
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