purchasing produce buyer resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
Home: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary
Results oriented Produce Buyer with more than 11 years of experience in supply chain management. Recognized as a self starter with excellent problem solving skills and strong ability to work within teams and multi-task projects under strict deadlines.
Areas of Expertise
Hands-on experience of produce procurement in bulk
Thorough understanding of food safety guidelines and quality control methods
Proficiency in utilizing multiple food purchasing systems
Freight income management
Experience with spoilage reduction through inventory management and company sales
Effective problem solver with ability to resolve issues internally and with vendors
Establishing and maintaining vendor relationships
Marketing industry trends to sales staff
Work Experience
Purchasing Produce Buyer, 05/2014 to Current Porsche – Los Angeles, CA,
Manage the procurement of whole and value added produce from west coast and local produce suppliers.
Manage inventory levels with other Reinhart distribution facilities.
Responsible for service levels, pricing, spoilage, logistics, freight income and marketing functions.
Purchasing - Produce Buyer, 07/2012 to 05/2014 Mlm Home Improvement – Burke, VA,
Responsible for the procurement of produce for one distribution facility covering five states.
Managed inventory levels, service levels, pricing, spoilage, logistics and marketing within the company.
Responsible for coordinating with vendors and suppliers promotional items, pricing, logistics, and quality of product.
Responsible for supply chain management and coordinating logistics, product pick ups and deliveries through freight partners and between company divisions,
Maintained 99% + fill rate
Purchasing-Category Manager, 10/2003 to 06/2012 Mlm Home Improvement – Chantilly, VA,
Responsible for the procurement of produce from ProAct and regional produce companies and daily for four distribution facilities.
Purchasing functions include managing inventory levels, service levels, pricing, freight income, logistics and marketing
Sales Representative, 04/2003 to 10/2003 A1 Auto – Olathe, KS,
Work with Reinhart Foodservice Sales representatives and their customers to promote and sell Doherty Brokerage's product lines.
Sales Representative, 11/2002 to 03/2003 CanTwo Food Brokerage – City, STATE,
Work with Hawkeye Foodservice Sales representatives and their customers to promote and sell CanTwo Food Brokerage's product lines.
Inventory Control Manager, 02/1999 to 08/1992 Hawkeye Foodservice Distribution Company – City, STATE,
Create timely and correct inventory management procedures that allow for the verification of inventory accuracy.
Develop and supervise a program to maintain all necessary reports and documentation to facilitate accurate inventory counts including reports of all audits, counts and adjustments.
Ensure physical inventory control duties including cycle counting stock rotation, transfers, credits, and returns are performed accurately and regularly.
Work with Purchasing and Distribution departments to maintain all inventories at designated levels. Identify excess inventory and make recommendations for management considerations.
Work effective with managers at all distribution facilities in developing universal inventory control systems. Work closely with CFO and other management to achieve desired inventory control goals.
Advanced HACCP certified
Developed, implemented and monitored the HACCP program
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration: Marketing, Expected in 1991 to University of Guam - Mangilao, GU GPA:
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