Daniel Soltis
Jupiter,FL
Summary
. Experienced Manager with over 12 years of experience in Procurement Industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Category Manager
Merchants Export LLC
Riviera Beach, FL
01.2008 - Current
- 12 years of providing excellent customer service while managing purchasing for multiple categories, negotiated deals and Experience programs with vendors, followed market trends, managed 15 million dollars in inventory from frozen to perishable products
- Responsible for $65,000 in marketing contract negotiations for 2020 on multiple vendors
- Developed dairy program with Purchasing for direct customers and replenishment buying for distribution substantial savings of $170,000 in two years for company
- Centers while keeping minimum fill rate of 97% Developing programs with vendors
- Responsible for 2.9 million dollars in sales
- Managing inventory in excess of 2,000 product lines in different temperature zones
- Responsible for government bid programs and monitoring all government, Food show setup, Providing excellent customer service in fast paced environment
- Maximized category turnover through proactive management strategies
- Increased customer satisfaction and repeat business through relentless pursuit of resolutions to problems arising from market conditions, protecting company reputation and loyal client base
Server, Dei, Cashier
Toojays Gourmet Deli
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
06.2001 - 01.2008
- Server/Deli/Counter Sales Date of birth
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items for dissatisfied customers
- Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies
- Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly and courteously
- Up sold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers
- Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments from customers and made proper change for cash transactions
- Created orders, documented special requests and followed up with kitchen personnel to foster top-quality service and minimize complaints
- Collaborated with kitchen team to support order preparation, manage efficient deliveries and minimize customer service issues by verifying meals
Education
Associate of Arts -
Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach Gardens, FL06.2005
High School Diploma -
William T. Dwyer High School
West Palm Beach, FL06.2001
Skills
- Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, SAP, ERP, AFS, Margin Minder, Blue Ridge Certified
- Category oversight
- Forecasting
- ERP systems
- Logistics coordination
- Purchase orders
- Customer service skills
- Distribution experience
- Price negotiations
- Inventory coordination
- Supplier relations
- Supplier relationship management
Timeline
Category Manager
Merchants Export LLC
01.2008 - Current
Server, Dei, Cashier
Toojays Gourmet Deli
06.2001 - 01.2008
Associate of Arts -
Palm Beach State College
High School Diploma -
William T. Dwyer High School
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