Experience

Marky's Group, Inc.

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Purchasing

  • Jan 2004 - Present

  Founder of Marky’s Purchasing Department. Perform all aspects of purchasing, including product sourcing, inventory control, contracts/sales negotiation, freight, sanitary documents for domestic and international imports. Conduct marketing research for new products and positioning in the market. Handle administrative duties related to the purchasing and receiving functions. Recommend cost-saving measures. Ensure effective import logistics. Maintain appropriate quality standards and specifications. Collect and analyze company’s data for financial budgeting. In consort with Sales Director redefine product mix offerings, and product development programs. Conduct weekly product trainings. Dealing with Brokers, Custom, FDA, and other Government organization for the import. Liaise with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of supplier invoices. System and organizational analysis and work flow charts. Organize conference and meetings with domestic and international vendors. Show less

• Purchasing Manager

  • Apr 2001 - Dec 2003

  Within 3 years, turned the buying office into an efficient purchasing structure to meet the challenges of a fast-growing company.



Fedco Discount and Pharmacy

• Office Manager

  • Aug 1992 - May 2000