Frank Valeri
Totowa,NJ
Summary
Communicative purchasing agent with several-year background in procurement, evaluating material quality and securing services of suppliers and manufacturers. Consistently maintains accurate sales and purchasing reports for forecasting and cost tracking. Energetic and hardworking individual with high attention to detail and purchasing budget drafting capabilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchaser/Buyer's Agent
Newark Fire Sprinkler
Newark, NJ
09.2024 - Current
- Source and purchase fire sprinkler equipment, piping, valves, fittings, and other materials as needed for ongoing projects and inventory replenishment.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure timely delivery, favorable pricing, and high-quality materials.
- Monitor inventory levels, track usage, and reorder materials to prevent shortages, or overstocking. Maintain an efficient and cost-effective inventory system.
- Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to maximize cost savings, while ensuring the quality and reliability of purchased goods. Maintain budgets, and track purchasing expenses.
- Place and manage orders, track deliveries, and resolve any issues related to delayed or incorrect shipments. Ensure that materials arrive on time and meet the required specifications.
- Assist PMs and Field Techs with troubleshooting material-related issues during installation or service.
Billing Specialist
DSV Air & Sea
Iselin, NJ
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Execution of all operational audit functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and file closing in connection with the logistics of air and transportation carriers.
- Review invoices from domestic and foreign carriers to ensure rates are aligned with updated contracts and agreements.
- Oversee the preparation of financial documentation, including amendments.
- Execute adjustments to invoices to secure profit for the company.
- Dispute incorrect invoices with the logistics handler or affiliated corporate entity.
- Review customer SOAs, and ensure collection on overdue, rejected, or missing invoices.
- Daily reporting on key performance indicators around billing and collections.
Data Quality Analyst and Auditor
Yusen Logistics
Secaucus, NJ
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Maintain the quality and accuracy of specific customer documentation and requirements.
- Analyze and prepare audit reports.
- Generate, track, and manage payment requisitions, and wire payments.
- Oversee the preparation of financial documentation, including amendments.
- Execute adjustments of invoices to secure profit for the company.
Import Agent
Yusen Logistics
Secaucus, NJ
04.2017 - 11.2018
- Led the strategic coordination of the full-cycle operational handling of international ocean shipments.
- Supervised supply chain processes, including tracking shipments, distributing arrival notices, and administering payment to steamship lines.
Account Coordinator
ECU Worldwide
Linden, NJ
09.2015 - 04.2017
- Managed client relationships by providing timely responses to inquiries.
- Communicated with customers when issues arose to inform regarding problem resolution.
- Coordinated with various departments to ensure smooth payment processing.
Education
BBA - Business Management
Berkeley College
Newark, NJ12-2015
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Inventory management
- Cost negotiation
- Purchase order processing
- Quality assurance
- Data analysis
- Experience with LogiWare, PayCargo, Power BI, CargoWise One, and Sage 3000
- Proficient in Outlook, Excel and Word
Timeline
Purchaser/Buyer's Agent
Newark Fire Sprinkler
09.2024 - Current
Billing Specialist
DSV Air & Sea
03.2021 - 09.2024
Data Quality Analyst and Auditor
Yusen Logistics
11.2018 - 03.2021
Import Agent
Yusen Logistics
04.2017 - 11.2018
Account Coordinator
ECU Worldwide
09.2015 - 04.2017
BBA - Business Management
Berkeley College
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