Strategic Sourcing Specialist

• Aug 2022 - Present

Materials Coordinator

• Sep 2021 - Aug 2022

Supply Chain Analyst

• Dec 2016 - Mar 2020

Skillfully analyze product volume requirements based on historical sales, seasonal patterns, and sales projections; successfully replenish inventory to meet client demand, maximize sales and turns, and minimize inventory Assist as a "super user" for the transition to demand planning buying and procedures in buying system; called on by Management to provide training and support to team members on usage and maintenance Collect, create, and upload monthly price change files into ERP system Skillfully analyze product volume requirements based on historical sales, seasonal patterns, and sales projections; successfully replenish inventory to meet client demand, maximize sales and turns, and minimize inventory Assist as a "super user" for the transition to demand planning buying and procedures in buying system; called on by Management to provide training and support to team members on usage and maintenance Collect, create, and upload monthly price change files into ERP system

Planning-Purchasing Manager

• Jul 2014 - Aug 2016

Monitored inventory levels, and placed replenishment purchase orders to maintain in-stock levels at agreed upon customer fill rates and inventory investment targets. Forecasted for seasonal and promotional inventory, and made timely purchases to ensure adequate supply to meet customer requirements. Demand forecast management and analysis. Coordinated new product launches; purchasing inventory and monitored program to ensure sufficient supply. Managed vendor relationships regarding vendor compliance and issues resolution. Show less

Procurement Associate

• Aug 2004 - Jul 2014

Coordinated the supply of classroom and daycare furniture, educational, and teaching materials. Maximized sales while monitoring inventory requirements and purchasing dollar budget. Member of service team for daycare centre openings; purchased product, arranged and facilitated accurate ship times to meet Ministry mandated opening dates and specific requirements. Managed the sourcing, quote preparation, and procurement of cost effective warehouse distribution centre supplies. Implemented decisions on product recalls and defective products. Collaborated with Accounts Payable reconciling invoices with accurate receipt of inventory. Developed and strengthened inter-departmental and vendor relationships. Show less

Manager in Training

• Sep 2003 - Jun 2004

Assisted store Manager in daily development and coaching of sales associates. Prepared weekly employee schedules and input weekly payroll. Compiled weekly stock and sales reports. Assisted store Manager in daily development and coaching of sales associates. Prepared weekly employee schedules and input weekly payroll. Compiled weekly stock and sales reports.

Assistant Manager

• Sep 1999 - Jul 2003

Assisted in hiring and training new employees. Maintained staff level of expectation. Compiled and submitted weekly sales budgets and payroll reports. Organized stock and maintained inventory. Assisted in hiring and training new employees. Maintained staff level of expectation. Compiled and submitted weekly sales budgets and payroll reports. Organized stock and maintained inventory.