Jennifer Zdinak
Cincinnati,Ohio
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
ECommerce Assistant Buyer
The Kroger Company
Blue Ash, Ohio
06.2020 - Current
- Track, monitor, expedite, and maintain purchase orders.
- Research fill rates, lost sales, and back orders .
- Create, manage, and track Purchase Orders and inventory levels for all Enterprise Digital Fulfillment Centers.
- Communicate between consumer package goods (CPG), inventory planners, and assortment managers regarding all purchase order statuses (confirmation, shipping, and late issues).
- Resolve all warehouse receiving issues over / short items. Collaborate with CPG's regarding over items to understand inventory implications if accept overage; negotiate potential cost savings to keep additional inventory.
- Collaborate with vendors regarding short items to understand out of stock issues and timing; work with Sourcing team on other vendor options.
- Run weekly volatility reports to understand variance in prior forecast and analyze future forecast demand and adjust system to purchase to current needs.
- Coordinate return to vendor (RTV) / recall process between CPG's, fulfillment centers, AP, and Legal.Respond to all AP / vendor issues regarding credit issues and PO payments causing shipping delays.
- Review daily Service Level reports for subpar vendor performance and understand potential opportunities surrounding vendor; communicate findings with Inventory Planners and Assortment Managers.
- Collaborate with Inventory Planners to determine upcoming promotional forecast and demand lift based on prior historical performance.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
Department Secretary
The Kroger Company
Blue Ash, OH
06.2013 - 06.2020
- Responsible for providing administrative support for 1 director, 5 coordinators and oversee 84 associates in the department
- Providing additional support when needed for the entire Inventory & Replenishment team of over 200 associates
- Completed accounting functions such as payroll and expense tracking.
- Prepared and proofread documentation, spreadsheets and presentations for department use.
- Received and routed business correspondence to correct departments and staff members.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Used Microsoft Word to prepare various correspondence, reports and other written material.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Received, sorted and distributed correspondence to staff members.
- Handled all domestic and international travel arrangements and reservations.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis
Administrative Assistant - Produce Procurement
The Kroger Company
Blue Ash, OH
01.2011 - 11.2013
- Effectively interact with all levels of management in general office, division merchandising teams, warehouse, and quality assurance teams.
- Generate purchase orders, review product movement, and adjust store orders.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management
Administrative Assistant
Officeteam
Blue Ash, Ohio
05.2010 - 01.2011
- Provided analytical and detail-oriented experience coordinating, planning, and supporting daily operational and administrative functions on a temporary basis.
- Key Accomplishments:.Demonstrated capacity to provide comprehensive support for senior-level staff at Desky.
- Managed and streamlined administrative processes with The Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
- Successful at delivering produce procurement at The Kroger Company.
Assistant Manager
EBlueprint
Akron, Ohio
10.2005 - 03.2010
- Held multiple areas of authority in production duties and provided administrative support such as carrying out internal audits and controlling inventory.
- Acted as the go-to person for providing online support and troubleshooting for company website and interaction with customers.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
- Monitored website regarding orders and placing orders if needed.
- Managed inventory items for sale and internal inventory, printed color jobs and assisted with priority deliveries.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Geology
University of Akron
Akron, OHSome College (No Degree) - Conservation
Kent State University
Kent, OHSkills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Inventory Control
- Supplier Communication
- Ordering and Purchasing
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Supply Inventory Control
- Research and Analytical Skills
- Multitasking and Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Effective communication
www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-zdinak-116b219
Professional Profile
Timeline
ECommerce Assistant Buyer
The Kroger Company
06.2020 - Current
Department Secretary
The Kroger Company
06.2013 - 06.2020
Administrative Assistant - Produce Procurement
The Kroger Company
01.2011 - 11.2013
Administrative Assistant
Officeteam
05.2010 - 01.2011
Assistant Manager
EBlueprint
10.2005 - 03.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Geology
University of Akron
Some College (No Degree) - Conservation
Kent State University
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