Experience

TallGrass Natural Health

• Canada
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Purchaser

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Supports the Operations team by managing all processes related to the planning and purchasing of products and raw materials. Monitors shipments including 3PL, customs clearance, maintaining up to date certifications and coordinating arrivals with warehouse staff. Creates high-level relationships with vendors to implement effective negotiation strategies. Supports the Operations team by managing all processes related to the planning and purchasing of products and raw materials. Monitors shipments including 3PL, customs clearance, maintaining up to date certifications and coordinating arrivals with warehouse staff. Creates high-level relationships with vendors to implement effective negotiation strategies.



Whole Foods Market

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader - Whole Body

  • Apr 2018 - Jul 2021

  Managed and effectively grew sales by planning and executing Trade Marketing / Marketing direction and guided the Buying Team to create orders based on KPI projections and merchandising requirements. Created long lasting, win-win relationships with vendors, peers and developed team members’ growth though educational training and coaching. Managed and effectively grew sales by planning and executing Trade Marketing / Marketing direction and guided the Buying Team to create orders based on KPI projections and merchandising requirements. Created long lasting, win-win relationships with vendors, peers and developed team members’ growth though educational training and coaching.



Goodness Me! Natural Food Market

• Canada
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buyer

  • Oct 2014 - Apr 2018

  Supported the Product Management Teams from product infancy to on shelf development and sales. Negotiated and purchased goods at favorable prices to ensure margins would be met while controlling inventory and supporting positive relationships with vendors. Supported the Product Management Teams from product infancy to on shelf development and sales. Negotiated and purchased goods at favorable prices to ensure margins would be met while controlling inventory and supporting positive relationships with vendors.



Arena Logistics Inc

• Richmond Hill, Ontario

• Logistics Coordinator & Purchasing

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2014

  Executed product development from sourcing overseas to designing an appropriate 3PL delivery to North America. Worked closely with our overseas office on the procurement of various supplies and machinery based on customer and manufacturer requests. Managed accounts, including coordination of internal resources and management of budget, timelines and client approvals. Executed product development from sourcing overseas to designing an appropriate 3PL delivery to North America. Worked closely with our overseas office on the procurement of various supplies and machinery based on customer and manufacturer requests. Managed accounts, including coordination of internal resources and management of budget, timelines and client approvals.