Amy VandenElst
Kentwood
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in invoice reconciliation and vendor management. Proficient in data reporting and problem-solving, enhancing communication and collaboration across teams. Achievements include streamlining processes to meet business objectives effectively.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Pricing Assistant
SpartanNash
Byron Center
09.2025 - 05.2026
- Collaborated with team to confirm pricing adjustments, enhancing accuracy and consistency across pricing strategies.
- Executed cost changes promptly to reflect updated pricing information.
- Entered promotions for Martins ads across four systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Monitored and resolved invoice discrepancies, ensuring accurate billing and minimizing financial discrepancies.
- Managed relationships with over 100 vendors for SpartanNash and Martins, fostering effective communication and support.
- Documented issues to facilitate communication and resolution with merchandising team
- Authorized and de-authorized stores using two distinct systems to ensure compliance.
- Loaded new items into inventory through two systems to enhance product offerings.
Business Manager Assistant
C.A. Carlin Group
Grand Rapids
10.2021 - 04.2025
- .Drafted meat and seafood contracts for SpartanNash in DemandTec.
- Established new product entries for Meijer and SpartanNash in Meat and Deli.
- Coordinated image management for Meijer.com, adjusting specifications to meet standards.
- Ran various reports from the Meijer VendorNet system.
- Supported various special projects across departments, enhancing operational efficiency.
Contract Drafting Specialist
Advantage Solutions
Wyoming
08.2013 - 10.2021
- Drafted promotion contracts for PepsiCo warehouse sales, ensuring alignment with terms across Albertsons, Kroger, and Ahold.
- Prioritized multiple customer deadlines, delivering 98% accuracy in contractual agreements.
Merchandise Associate
Meijer, Inc.
Walker
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Collaborated with buyer inventory control analyst and planning analyst to achieve category objectives.
- Created sales plans while ensuring accuracy of advertising content.
- Maintained plan-o-gram integrity and facilitated setup of new items in each market.
- Facilitated data collection for various departments to meet their needs.
Promotion Specialist
Meijer, Inc.
Walker
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Co-developed promotions specialist role, ensuring consistent accuracy in print ads across departments.
- Enhanced electronic data communication, preserving ad integrity through effective problem-solving.
- Collaborated with buyers and vendors to guarantee timely and accurate information delivery.
- Delivered weekly analytical reports and insights on post-ad performance.
Buyer Assistant
Meijer, Inc.
Walker
01.1993 - 01.2000
- Developed detailed sales plans to align with marketing strategies.
- Collaborated with the merchandising team to meet call category objectives.
- Helped maintain plan-o-gram integrity and set up new items.
Education
Music Performance
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MIBusiness Administration
Davenport University
Grand RapidsSkills
- Pricing analysis and cost management
- Promotional management
- Data reporting
- Invoice reconciliation and vendor relations
- Effective decision-making
- Time management
- Adaptability to change
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Timeline
Retail Pricing Assistant
SpartanNash
09.2025 - 05.2026
Business Manager Assistant
C.A. Carlin Group
10.2021 - 04.2025
Contract Drafting Specialist
Advantage Solutions
08.2013 - 10.2021
Merchandise Associate
Meijer, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2012
Promotion Specialist
Meijer, Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2006
Buyer Assistant
Meijer, Inc.
01.1993 - 01.2000
Music Performance
Western Michigan University
Business Administration
Davenport University