Cherie Calcaterra
Kearney,NE
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Buyer
Builders Warehouse
10.2019 - 07.2026
- Managed retail buying and product responsibilities for the Design Center and Retail Store.
- Analyzed market trends to inform purchasing decisions and optimize inventory levels for product categories included Appliances, Flooring, Lighting, Paint and Cabinets.
- Managed multiple product categories while maintaining accuracy, organization and attention to detail. Managing the purchase order and products through entire cycle.
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and secure competitive pricing and display programs.
- Developed and maintained product assortments that align with customer preferences and builder requirements.
- Managed stock levels, ensuring timely replenishment to minimize out-of-stock occurrences.
- Led cross-functional teams in implementing merchandising strategies to enhance store presentation and sales performance.
International Customer Service and Logistics
Parker Hannifin Corp.
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Conferred with customers by telephone and email to provide information about product, take or enter orders and obtain shipment details.
- Review orders and allocate stock and advise production dates to plan shipment schedule.
- Plan shipment loads by calculating container capacity to plan order.
- Submit export documentation including invoice, packing list, weight certificate, bill of lading and shipment letter of instructions.
- Keep records of customer files for export compliance.
International Sale and Markeing Analyst
Baldwin Filters
01.2000 - 09.2018
- Gather sales data and analyze cost, pricing and sales for quotations.
- Report monthly, quarterly and fiscal sales for International Sales department for each regional manager and each distributor.
- Provide account receivable support by preparing monthly statements and as requested after wire transfers.
- Setup new account in system by obtaining D&B and customer credit references.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine processes and optimize resource allocation within projects. Participated in Six Sigma green belt training and projects
Canadian Customer Service
Baldwin Filters
01.1995 - 01.2000
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Baldwin Filters
01.1992 - 01.1995
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Nebraska
Kearney, NE12-1991
Timeline
Retail Buyer
Builders Warehouse
10.2019 - 07.2026
International Customer Service and Logistics
Parker Hannifin Corp.
09.2018 - 10.2019
International Sale and Markeing Analyst
Baldwin Filters
01.2000 - 09.2018
Canadian Customer Service
Baldwin Filters
01.1995 - 01.2000
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Baldwin Filters
01.1992 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Nebraska