Heather Copeland
De Pere,Wisconsin
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in inventory control and purchasing, proven track record in delivering exceptional customer service. Skilled in managing inventory levels, optimizing supply chain processes, ensuring timely delivery of products. Adept at analyzing market trends, negotiating with suppliers to secure the best pricing and terms. Committed to providing outstanding customer experiences by promptly addressing inquiries, resolving issues.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-school Teacher Aide and Substituting Teacher
Grace School System
08.2022 - Current
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assisted and supervised 24 children through entire school day.
Buyer-Merchandising
School Specialty
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
Senior Buyer-Purchasing
Englewood Marketing Group
01.1997 - 03.2013
- Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
- Performed extensive vendor and supplier research to identify cost-effective options and product availability.
- Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
Education
Sociology and Psychology -
UWM Milwaukee
01.1995
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St. Joseph Academy
01.1990
Skills
- Child Development
- Classroom Management
- Product procurement
- Procurement documentation
- Supplier Negotiations
- Category management
- Researching goods
- Cost Analysis
- Supply Chain Optimization
References
- Peter Scott, Business Manager, Englewood Marketing, (920) 727-7896
- Jack Tuttle, President and CEO, Englewood Marketing, (920) 413-0499
- Brian Copeland, Director of Sales, Aroma Housewares, (920) 819-6133
Jobexperiences
- ENGLEWOOD MARKETING GROUP, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 1997-2013, A national distribution, marketing and logistics solutions provider focused on category-leading kitchen, home and personal care products.
- School Specialty, Greenville, Wisconsin, 2019-2022, Specializing in school supplies for schools, Inventory Control, Running Reports for Sales Team
- Grace School System, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 2022-present, Pre-school Teacher Aide and Substituting for Pre-K to Middle School
Timeline
Pre-school Teacher Aide and Substituting Teacher
Grace School System
08.2022 - Current
Buyer-Merchandising
School Specialty
11.2020 - 03.2022
Senior Buyer-Purchasing
Englewood Marketing Group
01.1997 - 03.2013
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St. Joseph Academy
Sociology and Psychology -
UWM Milwaukee
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