Bridget Hiller
Piscataway,NJ
Summary
Proven Buyer/Scheduling Planner with a track record of streamlining processes for Sonoco Products Co., ensuring timely deliveries and uninterrupted production. Skilled in Epicor 21 and Excel, adept at fostering vendor relationships and managing inventory efficiently. Demonstrates strong analytical abilities and effective communication, significantly enhancing production flow and inventory management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer/ Scheduling Planner II
Sonoco Products Co.
Jamesburg, NJ
06.2023 - Current
- Streamlined order entry process to ensure timely customer deliveries.
- Ensured uninterrupted production by effectively managing inventory.
- Facilitated clear communication between team, sales reps and customer service personnel for seamless production flow.
Purchasing Coordinator
Spruce Industries
Rahway, NJ
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Maintained optimal stock levels by proactively evaluating purchasing demands during low supply periods.
- Consistently updated Epicor 21 with new inventory to enhance delivery management.
- Ensured company did not experience financial or inventory losses by confirming accurate deliveries.
- Updated internal databases to include order details with critical dates.
Assistant Purchase
Flavor Materials International
Avenel, NJ
11.2018 - 05.2022
- Monitored inventory levels to identify purchasing requirements efficiently.
- Conducted thorough analysis of vendor proposals for informed decision making.
- Fostered strong relationships with vendors.
- Cataloged various records including invoices, contracts, and compliance documents.
- Coordinated sourcing, forecasting, and material procurement to support new projects and sales orders efficiently.
Purchasing Assistant
Ferraro Foods
Piscataway, NJ
10.2015 - 11.2018
- Enabled buyers to focus on forecasting through diligent handling of Purchase Orders.
- Compiled logistics cost data for timely analysis of international and domestic freight expenses.
Buyers Assistant II
C&S Wholesale Grocers
Avenel, NJ
09.2014 - 04.2017
- Reported key performance indicators to assess growth and regression.
- Streamlined Seasonal Catalog by excluding underperforming products.
- Provided customers assortment of staple and novel products across various price points.
- Monitored seasonal expenditures to ensure alignment with allocated budgets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science
Rider University
Lawrenceville05-1995
Skills
- GP
- Oracle,
- Sonobis
- Express Scheduler
- Epicor 21
- Biceps
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Affiliations
Group Fitness Instructor, Running, Triathlons, Hiking, Travel, Animals, Camping, Volunteering
Timeline
Buyer/ Scheduling Planner II
Sonoco Products Co.
06.2023 - Current
Purchasing Coordinator
Spruce Industries
06.2022 - 06.2023
Assistant Purchase
Flavor Materials International
11.2018 - 05.2022
Purchasing Assistant
Ferraro Foods
10.2015 - 11.2018
Buyers Assistant II
C&S Wholesale Grocers
09.2014 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science
Rider University
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