Mobility Vehicle Procurement Administrator

• Jun 2021 - Present

Merchandise Planner

• Apr 2018 - Mar 2021

Sr. Inventory Analyst

• Jun 2015 - Mar 2018

Manager - SJIM, Repair Support

• Jan 2013 - Jun 2015

•Led Support Team for Inventory Control , Testing, Gold Exchange, New Assembly, and Customer Repair at the Manufacturing and Repair facility •Responsible for inventory movement, physical inventory, and reconciliation •Managed the Customer Warranty Repairs and related phone lines •Responsibilities included, the Assay, Metal Content, Durability Testing, and Gold processing •Collaborated with all related Business Units to provide a Superior Customer Experience

Manager- Repair Procurement

• Feb 2010 - Jan 2013

•Developed, defined and led the Repair Procurement Team •Responsible for procurement,logistics, and budget of supplies and equipment for all Repair entities •Monthly reconciliation of Spend to Budget Plan •Developed, trained and nurtured Team Members in a dynamic environment •Procured Capital Expense Equipment and Special Project Expense items •Planned Utilities Budget

Buyer - Repair Procurement

• Feb 2009 - Feb 2010

•Partnered with Business Units to optimize procurement leverage with Key Suppliers •Developed ,defined and awarded contracts to existing and new suppliers •Maintained and managed supplier relationships •Developed analysis and maintained accurate reporting for all aspects of the Repair Supply Spend •Sourced and assisted with various Indirect Expense Projects

Associate Buyer - Packaging

• Sep 2004 - Feb 2009

•Procured retail packaging items for Regional Brands •Managed an Assistant Buyer of retail items, promotional and meeting related expense products •Maintained and managed supplier relationships •Managed inventory, budget, logistics and new store expense items •Partnered with key stakeholders to minimize costs and reduce inventory while maintaining appropriate inventory levels

Associate Buyer- Printed Material

• Jan 2004 - Sep 2004

•Procured printed material including all collateral forms for all store brands •Purchased and replenished office products •Worked with the Travel Team sourcing and procuring materials and promotional items •Reconciled spend to budget and analyzed trends to right-size inventories

Inventory Analyst - IMPACT Dept.

• Jul 2000 - Jan 2004

•Analyzed and procured Gold Body Jewelry in partnership with the Merchandising Team •Promoted to the Precious Color Stone Jewelry Category Management Team •Analyzed and managed merchandise assortments •Maintained optimal in-stock levels, collaborated with buyers on re-assorting and stock balancing •Conducted and presented a full Business Review semi-annually in collaboration with the Merchandising Buyer and Director

General Manager

• Mar 1985 - Jul 2000

•Managed an outsourced Purchasing & Logistics branch office and warehouse facilities •Procured small parts and performed contract warehousing for large manufacturers •Responsible for Purchasing, Inventory Management, Budget and P&L by customer •Managed personnel at several off-site facilities •Developed Inventory Management Programs tailored to customer requirements •Managed an outsourced Purchasing & Logistics branch office and warehouse facilities •Procured small parts and performed contract warehousing for large manufacturers •Responsible for Purchasing, Inventory Management, Budget and P&L by customer •Managed personnel at several off-site facilities •Developed Inventory Management Programs tailored to customer requirements