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Charlene Chavarria

Charlene Chavarria

Union New Jersey,NJ

Summary

Well-organized Purchasing Coordinator who efficiently negotiates with vendors to process and create purchase orders to meet supply and demand. Organized and proactive with over 20 years of experience executing purchasing strategies and excellent customer service. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and motivated to learn, grow and excel.

Work History

Purchasing Coordinator

Huber Suhner Astrolab Inc
Warren, N.J.
09.2012 - Current
  • Monitored all purchase requisitions and handled adjustments with vendors.
  • Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
  • Studied and evaluated formal bids and made recommendations for awarding contracts.

Bookkeeper

Marino's Painting
Union, NJ
01.2001 - Current
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits and money logs.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Supported operations by communicating with customers, filing documents and managing data.

Buyer and Customer Service Representative

Abbey Carpet/Carpet Showcase
Bound Brook, N.J.
01.2002 - 01.2010
  • Procured critical parts and assemblies to develop and coordinate sourcing requirements.
  • Carefully read and interpreted requisition orders to understand specialized terms and requirements.

Sales and, Purchasing Administrative Assistant

Mars Electronics Inc
Mountainside, N.J.
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.

Bookkeeper/Customer Service Representative

Foodtown
Union, NJ
01.1989 - 01.2001
  • Maintained and processed deposits for bank pick ups
  • Supervised all cashiers
  • Maintained all end of the day closing reports
  • Resolved customer complaints, and all customer service duties

Education

Associate of Arts - Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science

Roberts-Walsh Business School
Union, NJ
1987

Skills

  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Macola
  • Act
  • SAP
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Planning and Coordination

Affiliations

Member of Council 4504

Columbiettes of Union, NJ

2016 to Present

Timeline

Purchasing Coordinator

Huber Suhner Astrolab Inc
09.2012 - Current

Buyer and Customer Service Representative

Abbey Carpet/Carpet Showcase
01.2002 - 01.2010

Bookkeeper

Marino's Painting
01.2001 - Current

Sales and, Purchasing Administrative Assistant

Mars Electronics Inc
01.2001 - 01.2002

Bookkeeper/Customer Service Representative

Foodtown
01.1989 - 01.2001

Associate of Arts - Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science

Roberts-Walsh Business School
Charlene Chavarria