Carrie Swartz
Purchasing Warehouse Manager at Soboba Casino- Claim this Profile
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Amanda Owens
Carrie is a rare find. She knows, truly knows, her job. She is always on top of any situation that arises and is bringing solutions to the table that are innovative and thoughtful. She is always seeking the best outcome for the company. I know I can rely on her knowledge for any questions I may have.
Thomas Ward
Carrie has the ability to make the impossible happen as a buyer. Carrie can take the limited resources of a project and exceed the expected value per dollar spent on equipment, through tough negotiations and expert knowledge of the deal. Carrie is one of the best buyers I have had to leverage my deals to progress projects.
Amanda Owens
Carrie is a rare find. She knows, truly knows, her job. She is always on top of any situation that arises and is bringing solutions to the table that are innovative and thoughtful. She is always seeking the best outcome for the company. I know I can rely on her knowledge for any questions I may have.
Thomas Ward
Carrie has the ability to make the impossible happen as a buyer. Carrie can take the limited resources of a project and exceed the expected value per dollar spent on equipment, through tough negotiations and expert knowledge of the deal. Carrie is one of the best buyers I have had to leverage my deals to progress projects.
Amanda Owens
Carrie is a rare find. She knows, truly knows, her job. She is always on top of any situation that arises and is bringing solutions to the table that are innovative and thoughtful. She is always seeking the best outcome for the company. I know I can rely on her knowledge for any questions I may have.
Thomas Ward
Carrie has the ability to make the impossible happen as a buyer. Carrie can take the limited resources of a project and exceed the expected value per dollar spent on equipment, through tough negotiations and expert knowledge of the deal. Carrie is one of the best buyers I have had to leverage my deals to progress projects.
Amanda Owens
Carrie is a rare find. She knows, truly knows, her job. She is always on top of any situation that arises and is bringing solutions to the table that are innovative and thoughtful. She is always seeking the best outcome for the company. I know I can rely on her knowledge for any questions I may have.
Thomas Ward
Carrie has the ability to make the impossible happen as a buyer. Carrie can take the limited resources of a project and exceed the expected value per dollar spent on equipment, through tough negotiations and expert knowledge of the deal. Carrie is one of the best buyers I have had to leverage my deals to progress projects.
Experience
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Soboba Casino
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United States
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Gambling Facilities and Casinos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Purchasing Warehouse Manager
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Mar 2018 - Present
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Morongo Casino Resort & Spa
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United States
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Gambling Facilities and Casinos
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Buyer
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Jul 2009 - Aug 2017
Manage procurement budget of up to $20 million for Engineering, Gaming, Hotel, Food & Beverage, Spa, Uniforms, Construction, Fleet, and Casino Operations via AS400 Purchasing Management System. Develop and implement low cost sourcing strategies and contract negotiations towards effectively maintaining a qualified supplier base, certificates of compliance, insurance, and W9’s following ISO standards. Strictly evaluate suppliers and vendors on a quarterly basis, and submit results and recommendations to Controller and Morongo Band of Mission Indians. Led negotiations for Casino’s floor slot ticket transition, and was directly responsible for $100,000 in savings. Oversaw sourcing and contracts for $1 million front and back of the house uniform program including drafting and releasing RFPs and RFIs, and scoping. Show less
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Lead Buyer
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Jan 2009 - Jul 2009
Directed planning and buying of all raw materials for cosmetic manufacturing business. Oversaw communication and coordination with manufacturing department, efficiently handled supplier quality and delivery issues including audit and evaluation, and managed materials planning/procurement, delivery schedules and tracking, forecasting, and inventory management. Identified and decreased E&O inventory resulting in approximately 20% credit to P&L. Identified suppliers with consistent late shipments, and initiated charge back of freight to suppliers – this pushed suppliers to promptly meet delivery schedule and quality requirements. Show less
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FedEx Office
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United States
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Printing Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Buyer
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Jan 2003 - May 2006
Managed Greensboro, NC warehouse remotely from Ventura, CA office. Controlled budgets, and maintained records of ordered/received goods. Assessed purchasing requirements and made purchase orders, and was responsible for quickly sourcing materials, effectively negotiating prices, and setting purchasing agreements and contracts with local and international suppliers for required retail items up to $20 million. Ensured quality and timely delivery of goods as well as managed inventory. Developed and implemented purchasing contract management policies, instructions, and procedures. Led negotiations for all retail products that directly provided company savings of close to $1 million. Show less
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Newell Brands
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Buyer
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Dec 1986 - Dec 2002
Managed a $200 million manufacturing facility including materials production and operations. Oversaw inventory, conducted supplier reviews, negotiated and controlled long term pricing agreements on critical supplies, and competently resolved issues with suppliers on behalf of concerned departments. Accomplished purchase requests and coordinated directly with local and international suppliers ensuring material requirements, quality and timely delivery. Constantly achieved target inventory levels with quality metrics exceeding 95%. Show less
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Education
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California State University-Fullerton
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Fullerton College
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
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