Denia Marrero
Procurement Specialist
Stroudsburg,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional promoting expertise in supply chain planning. Confident Procurement Specialist knowledgeable in managing vendor relations, tracking products and the methods needed to obtain the best pricing.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Procurement Specialist R&D
CSP Events LLC
Hackensack, NJ
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills
- Performed range of administrative duties from maintaining production schedules to purchasing supplies
- Accurately processed order paperwork and payment transactions
- Worked with owner developing new products and special custom orders
- Request, track and oversee samples from vendors
- Create Proforma Invoice, new items, Purchase orders and reports in Quick Books
- Create reports to share with other departments using Excel formulas as VLOOKUP, PivotTables, and Charts
- Worked hand on hand with warehouse manager to create better spacing and item handling processes
- Process, approve and send everything purchasing related to A/P and A/R for accounting department
- Worked project management with different departments (Sales, Online Sales, R&D) using Trello and Team
- Reduced downtime in warehouse operations by ensuring reorders were aligned with store sales and backlog
- Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue and profits
- Carefully read and interpreted requisition orders to understand specialized terms and requirements
- Enhanced organization and traceability through implementation of management systems for new projects, orders in production and inventory records
Purchasing Agent
Opti
Newark, NJ
03.2016 - 05.2018
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders
- Communicated frequently with sales team and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders
- Recommended metrics for product availability, costs and delivery to advance business objectives
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Handled customs clearances and documentation to deliver goods in compliance with laws and regulations.
Purchasing Agent/ Sales Assistant
Unlimited Parts & Supply
Carlstadt, NJ
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders
- Paging proofreading, translating product instructions to Spanish
- Receive and send samples, review product quality, ensure products comply with customer requests
- Monitored shipments to ensure that goods come in on time
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations
- Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins
- Communicated frequently with Spanish customers to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders, processed payments and approve shipments.
- In charged of bulk mailing of marketing material
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre Y Maestra P
Santiago, Dominican Republic 01.2001 - 05.2005
Some College (No Degree) - English As A Second Language (ESL)
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ 01.2006 - 12.2006
Associate of Science - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
Berkeley College
Little Falls, NJ 01.2007 - 12.2008
Skills
QuickBooks
Ability to Multitask
Fast Learner
Analytical Skills
Highly Organized
DiligentSelf-MotivatedSupplier Development
Logistics
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Sales Force
Attention to Detail
Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
Google Data Analytics
Timeline
Google Data Analytics
03-2023
Procurement Specialist R&D
CSP Events LLC
08.2018 - 06.2020
Purchasing Agent
Opti
03.2016 - 05.2018
Purchasing Agent/ Sales Assistant
Unlimited Parts & Supply
01.2008 - 01.2015
Associate of Science - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
Berkeley College
01.2007 - 12.2008
Some College (No Degree) - English As A Second Language (ESL)
Passaic County Community College
01.2006 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre Y Maestra P
01.2001 - 05.2005