Eve-Marie Kwatowski
North Brookfield,MA
Summary
Procurement professional with experience in purchasing, inventory management, and supply chain operations. Skilled at improving processes, reducing costs, and keeping day-to-day operations running efficiently. Experienced in managing purchasing activities and supporting teams to meet company goals. Known for being results-driven, organized, and focused on finding practical solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer/Manager on Duty
AWBrown's Pet and Garden Store
East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
10.2021 - Current
- Led daily front-end operations and team members, ensuring efficient service, resolving customer concerns, and maintaining a positive customer experience.
- Streamlined procurement processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain competitive pricing through effective sourcing.
- Managed inventory levels to align supply with customer demand and reduce excess and obsolete inventory.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet customer and market needs while maintaining quality and flexibility.
Production Associate
Sky Nutrition
Southbridge, Massachusetts
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Monitored product quality during production to meet safety standards.
- Operated production machinery to ensure efficient processing of nutritional products.
- Assisted in packaging finished products for distribution and shipment.
- Trained new associates on production processes and safety guidelines.
Shift Supervisor
Pet Supplies Plus
Wethersfield, Connecticut
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
- Performed cash handling duties such as counting money, balancing registers, and preparing bank deposits.
- Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
- Assessed reports and adjusted workflows to realign with targets.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Animal Care And Management
Becker College
Leicester, MASkills
- Procurement strategies
- Supply chain management
- Cost analysis
- Inventory optimization
- Vendor relationship management
- Competitive analysis
- Client negotiation
- Process improvement
- Workflow assessment
- Staff training
- Employee supervision
- Problem resolution
- Communication techniques
- Product assortment
Timeline
Production Associate
Sky Nutrition
08.2023 - 06.2024
Buyer/Manager on Duty
AWBrown's Pet and Garden Store
10.2021 - Current
Shift Supervisor
Pet Supplies Plus
05.2020 - 10.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Animal Care And Management
Becker College