Experience

S.R. Smith

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sourcing Specialist

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  *Responsible for local sourcing to include negotiation of prices and contracts with vendors, purchase products and general cost analysis. *Responsible for converting production schedules for multi-state plants and production lines into purchasing plans via MRP software; maintaining and updating purchasing plans as schedules change. *Procures materials and services in accordance with Company goals and objectives. *Responsible for local sourcing to include negotiation of prices and contracts with vendors, purchase products and general cost analysis. *Responsible for converting production schedules for multi-state plants and production lines into purchasing plans via MRP software; maintaining and updating purchasing plans as schedules change. *Procures materials and services in accordance with Company goals and objectives.



Modo, Inc.

• United States
• Design Services

• Senior Buyer

  • Jan 2015 - Oct 2020

   Manage supply chain activities across Tier I, Tier II and Tier III suppliers to meet quality, technical requirements, cost and delivery expectations. Participate in new production introduction to meet compressed deadlines. Coordinate first article sourcing and qualification.  Maintain a just-in-time sourcing of material for projects in batch production environment. Simplification of internal process and implementation best practices. Management of an off-site warehousing partner.  Inventory management. Maintain supplier metrics. Meet with suppliers to review and identify improvement initiatives. Helped develop documentation during the implementation of an ISO 9001 and 13485 Quality Management Systems. - Current internal auditor to maintain quality system Compile device history record and COC documentation for quality system compliance. Show less

• Supply Chain Specialist

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

• Buyer

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2014



Talbots

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Management

  • 2009 - 2012

   Supervised five Sales Associates  Lead monthly merchandising activities including floor changes and sales promotions. Inventory management and control. Manage store priorities to delegate and administer staff to support business opportunities. Support brand visual direction and ensure staff professionally represented the brand. Educate store team on fashion trends, wardrobing and product knowledge.

• Sales Associate

  • 2008 - 2009



Tiffany & Co.

• United States
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • 2006 - 2007

   Top annual sales associate (108% Plan)  2006 Achievement of Excellence Award o Growth, profitability & customer development  Top sales July 2006 (128% Plan)  Top annual sales associate (108% Plan)  2006 Achievement of Excellence Award o Growth, profitability & customer development  Top sales July 2006 (128% Plan)



Nordstrom

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Data Analyst / Office Manager

  • 2000 - 2005

   Assistant to Women’s Specialized Apparel Divisional Merchandise Manager Managed four buyer office assistants Organized and analyzed divisional sales datao Prepared daily, monthly and annual reportso Analyzed merchandise trends  Division expense review.o Budget Reportingo Expense report review (compliance to travel policy) o Managed promotional budgets. Coordination of sales events in multiple markets. Managed promotional funds and allocated by department. Preparation and organization of buyer market trips. Top sales performer - Cross department sales support Show less

• Assistant to Regional Buyers

  • 1998 - 2000

• Assistant Department Manager

  • 1997 - 1998

• Sales Floor Associate

  • 1996 - 1997


Freshman's Jewelry Supply
• Bench Jeweler

  • 1994 - 1996

Prudential Securities
• United States
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Administrative Assistant

  • Feb 1993 - Feb 1994