AMERIA THOMAS

• Company Overview: As a member of the Purchasing Team, the Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for managing the procurement process of raw materials, supplies, and services essential to aroma automotive manufacturing.
• Assist the Purchasing Manager in sourcing, selecting, and procuring goods and services for the company.
• Generate purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other relevant data.
• Communicate with vendors to obtain quotes, negotiate pricing, and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist in inventory management.
• Assist in the development and implementation of purchasing strategies to optimize cost savings and efficiency.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure purchasing goals are met.
• Stay updated with market trends and new products.
• Order Processing.
• Creates POs for container orders as directed by Mass 500 and Production.
• Processes supply request from departments into orders.
• Supplier Management.
• Maintains supply order database.
• May be asked to attend industry conferences to assist Purchasing Director.
• Inventory Management.
• Works with department heads on supply stocks.
• Coordinates with Production regarding container stocks and deliveries.
• Place orders for raw materials and track their progress to ensure timely delivery.
• Cost Management.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and implement cost-reduction strategies.
• Compliance and Risk Management.
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• As a member of the Purchasing Team, the Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for managing the procurement process of raw materials, supplies, and services essential to aroma automotive manufacturing.

Conducted quality checks on pallets, identified defects, and ensured compliance with industry standards.

• Managed and trained a team of packers, improving efficiency in the quality assurance process.

• Maintained detailed reports on product defects and recommended process improvements.

• Increased production efficiency by 15% by implementing better quality control practices.

• Recommending, selecting, and helping locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
• Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.
• Maintaining knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment, returns, exchanges, and security practices.
• Computing sales prices and total purchases using calculators, cash registers, pos machines, mental math, and receiving/processing cash or credit payment.
• Proven ability to build relationships with and maintain repeat customers.
• Set and achieve individual sales goals while supporting the goals of the team.
• Assisting with organizing and marketing merchandise to optimize visibility and profitability.
• Import/export with vessels and the port.
• Track all products from beginning to end.
• Provide quotes on ETA, shipment tracking request and coordinating shipment logistics.

Managed team schedules, daily operations, and workflow to maintain efficiency and productivity.

• Trained and developed new employees, improving team performance and retention.

• Oversaw inventory management and food safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations.

• Assisted in cash handling, reconciling daily transactions, and maintaining accurate financial records.

• Led customer service initiatives, handling escalated concerns and maintaining positive guest experiences.

• Reduced order fulfillment time by 20% by improving staff training and workflow organization.

• Provide exceptional customer service to customers entering the store and engaging them in conversation to uncover merchandise needs and wants.
• Operate Point-of-Sale (POS) equipment and manage sales transactions in a timely and efficient manner thus ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers.