Carmen M Vazquez
Rowlett,TX
Summary
Accomplished Assistant Store Manager with 11 years of managerial experience in a retail environment. Areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, in store sales, recruiting and management. Very meticulous and excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure.
Diligent with comprehensive background in supply chain management and vendor negotiations. Proven track record in optimizing procurement processes and ensuring cost-effective purchasing decisions. Demonstrated expertise in contract management and supplier relationship building.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Amerisource Packaging
07.2019 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and terms.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock availability and reducing excess.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes and improve efficiency.
- Ensured timely delivery of materials through effective planning and coordination with suppliers.
- Created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, enhancing communication and support for operational needs.
ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER
TUESDAY MORNING
09.2007 - 07.2019
- Manage staff of 30 Associates, 2 Team Leaders and 3 Asst. Managers
- Complete store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
- Maintain store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
- Maintain store staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
- Identify current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
- Ensure availability of merchandise and services by approving contracts; maintaining inventories.
- Formulates pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities; determining additional needed sales promotion; authorizing clearance sales; studying trends.
- Markets merchandise by studying advertising, sales promotion, and display plans.
- Protect employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment.
- Maintain the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending corporate training
- Maintain operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Education
High School -
DeWitt Clinton High School
Bronx, NYSkills
- Order management
- Supply chain procurement
- Scheduling
- Inventory management
- Strategic sourcing
- New vendor setup
- Product sourcing
- Vendor relationship management
- Purchase order processing
- Procurement management
- Strong task management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Consistent reliability
- Adaptability
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Amerisource Packaging
07.2019 - Current
ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER
TUESDAY MORNING
09.2007 - 07.2019
High School -
DeWitt Clinton High School
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