Eric Williams
Massapequa,NY
Summary
Driven Purchasing Manager with strengths in streamlining procurement operations while achieving cost savings and improving reporting procedures.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Northwell Health
10.2024 - Current
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing overall purchasing costs.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting techniques and just-in-time purchasing strategies.
- Analyzed market trends and adjusted procurement strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Managed Unit Nourishment Program for multiple hospitals.
Produce Buyer/ Produce Assistant Manager
Stew Leonard's
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Oversaw the financial performance of department by analyzing sales figures, conducting audits and making recommendations for improvement.
- Reviewed inventory and sales records to prepare reports for management and budget departments.
- Controlled department expenses by controlling labor costs and reducing losses due to shrinkage and pilferage.
- Designed and rotated seasonal and promotional areas within department.
- Forecasted produce orders during peak times to meet customer demand.
- Scheduled produce associates and delegated daily work assignments.
Deli Buyer/ Deli Assistant Manager
Stew Leonard's, US
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Work with department management in all aspects of daily operations
- Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and WOW customers throughout service
- Select, train, develop, mentor, motivate, and counsel Team Members in a manner that sustains high-performance and customer service.
Beverage Manager
Time Out Market New York
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Manage the development of the beverage program, including cocktail menu development, wine, and beer selections
- Work with Operations team to ensure that beverage program is hitting targeted beverage costs by monitoring established budgets and weekly variances
- Maintain relationships with vendors to ensure the beverage program is set up for continued success
- Upholding company food safety, food handling, and sanitation requirements to ensure the health and safety of our employees and guest
- Operate as Market Manger during operations, working with concessionaires and addressing any issues that may arise
- Handling all IT issues related to the bar POS systems and maintaining an efficient display to expedite service.
Seasonal Beverage Director
Bocce Union Square
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Manage the development of the beverage program, including cocktail menu development, wine, and beer selections
- Work with the Operations team to ensure that restaurants are hitting targeted beverage costs by monitoring established budgets and weekly variances
- Maintain relationships with vendors to ensure the beverage program is set up for continued success
- Upholding company food safety, food handling, and sanitation requirements to ensure the health and safety of our employees and guest.
Assistant General Manager
Tacombi
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Share responsibility with the General Manager, for the total operations of the restaurant, including building sales and all other aspects of profit and loss, hiring/training of management and hourly team, daily execution of safety/sanitation, quality food preparation, and guest service.
Controller
Tao Group
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Lead day-to-day finance operations, including oversight of the accounting, accounts payable, cash disbursements, perpetual inventory integrity, and fixed assets
- Accountable for the production of financial reports and statements, maintenance of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets, completed in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles
- Selected Contributions:
- Delivered the financial analysis tools used to evaluate new business initiatives or special projects, programs, and capital expenditures
- Redesigned financial reporting methodologies that effectively advised management on the liquidity aspects of short- and long-range planning.
Beverage & Operations Manager
Tao Uptown
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Managed all daily beverage operations within budget parameters and in accordance with company procedures
- Supervised and coordinated activities of restaurant personnel to provide exceptional service to guests in compliance with safety regulations and applicable laws
- Selected Contributions:
- Demonstrated expertise in managing food, labor, and supply costs utilizing strong analytical skills; developed the ability to drive sales and profitability
- Keen perception for extracting important data and profit and loss analysis
- Highly organized in conducting daily inventory analysis to resolve account and product discrepancies
- Accurately reconcile quantities against sales benchmarks and company goals
- Streamlined the menu creation process by introducing editable and relevant templates
- Conducted daily inventory analysis; created and provided summarized inventory reports to management.
Accounting Manager
Tao & Lavo Las Vegas
06.2009 - 02.2014
- Performed daily bookkeeping and auditing responsibilities for the portfolio of businesses and specific venue revenue centers
- Escalated audit concerns to management during regularly scheduled team meetings
- Oversaw the hiring and supervision of all cash-handling personnel
- Oriented new service staff on financial management procedures and implementing upsell strategies.
Financial Manager
Lavo Las Vegas
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Processed and completed all end-of-night financials for all revenue centers in the restaurant, lounge and nightclub on a daily basis
- Assisted Managers and staff during service to ensure proper financial procedures were followed.
Education
Bachelor Of Science Degree - Business Administration, Finance
State University of New York College at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY05.1998
Skills
- Performance Metrics Analysis
- Quality Control Analysis
- Purchasing and Planning
- Loss Prevention Strategies
- Fiscal Management
- Display Production
- Inventory Accuracy
- Staff Development
- Vendor Liaising
- Shrinkage Control
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Knowledge of All Produce
- Purchase order management
- Supplier relationship management
- Supply chain management
- Inventory coordination
- Vendor relationship management
- Cost reduction
- Vendor evaluation
- Spend analysis
- Budget management
- Efficiency improvement
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Northwell Health
10.2024 - Current
Produce Buyer/ Produce Assistant Manager
Stew Leonard's
03.2022 - 10.2024
Deli Buyer/ Deli Assistant Manager
Stew Leonard's, US
01.2020 - 02.2022
Beverage Manager
Time Out Market New York
09.2019 - 11.2020
Seasonal Beverage Director
Bocce Union Square
04.2019 - 09.2019
Assistant General Manager
Tacombi
05.2018 - 04.2019
Controller
Tao Group
06.2016 - 05.2017
Beverage & Operations Manager
Tao Uptown
03.2014 - 06.2016
Accounting Manager
Tao & Lavo Las Vegas
06.2009 - 02.2014
Financial Manager
Lavo Las Vegas
08.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor Of Science Degree - Business Administration, Finance
State University of New York College at Fredonia
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