Jennifer Gabin
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
Results-driven, detail-oriented professional with over 15 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, and operations. Proven track record in optimizing processes, leading teams, managing multi-million-dollar inventory, and assisting in negotiations to drive operational success. Expertise in cross-functional collaboration, cost-saving initiatives, and enhancing customer service experiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Barentz North America
01.2018 - Current
- Lead a team of six procurement specialists across the US and Canada in a division generating $500 million in annual revenue
- Streamlined purchasing processes, ensuring on-time deliveries, and evaluating key metrics throughout the operations department
- Successfully implemented cost-saving initiatives and optimized procurement strategies, aligning them with corporate objectives
- Collaborated with Principal Management on supplier relationships, cost negotiation, and contract management
- Responsible for 1800+ SKUS and $15 million in inventory across 8 3PL warehouses throughout North America
- Played a key role in the North American Realignment Project, integrating Mexico and Canada into US processes, tracking metrics, cleaning up aged inventory, and improving operational processes
Customer Service Team Lead
Barentz North America
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Led a team of 5 customer service representatives, providing operational support and guidance
- Acted as the point of contact for escalated customer issues, including complaints, non conformances, claims, and logistics concerns
- Provided exceptional service to key accounts, ensuring their needs were met in a timely manner
Customer Service Representative
Barentz North America
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Managed order fulfillments for customer accounts across the US and Canada
- Coordinated with Logistics teams to ensure timely pickups and deliveries
- Managed bulk shipments and vendor direct orders
Project Specialist
American Tower
05.2015 - 01.2016
- Coordinated rooftop construction projects for mobile carriers, working with sales representatives to complete projects on time
- Compiled permits, blueprints, and construction schedules for property managers and mobile carriers
Import Coordinator
Ayco Farms Inc.
04.2014 - 05.2015
- Managed import operations, overseeing a team and working closely with customs brokers to obtain releases on container shipments
- Coordinated logistics for shipping containers from ports to warehouses, maintaining strong grower relationships
- Reconciled inventory, processed vendor claims, and handled export bookings with shipping lines
- Collaborated with warehouses regarding inbounds and inventory management.
Assistant to Import Coordinator
Ayco Farms Inc.
06.2012 - 03.2014
- Assisted with import coordination, including entering Import Security Filings and processing inbound shipments
- Maintained warehouse inventory and performed profit analysis to support sales projections
- Managed offshore grower accounts and assisted with wire transfers and grower payments
Accounts Payable
Ayco Farms Inc.
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Posted invoices, reconciled accounts, and assisted with collections
- Worked with credit applications and set up new vendors
Administrative Assistant to President & Vice President
Ayco Farms Inc.
02.2011 - 12.2011
- Performed administrative tasks, including invoicing and record-keeping
Education
Associate of Business Administration -
Broward College
01.2015
Skills
- Procurement
- Negotiation
- Operations
- Customer Service
- Inventory Management
- Supply chain management
- Logistics coordination
- Supplier relations
- Demand forecasting
Certification
- Experienced in Microsoft Word
- Excel Spreadsheet Management
- Experienced in PowerPoint Design
- Effective Email Organization
- Netsuite
- Chempax
- Vizion
- Overdrive
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Barentz North America
01.2018 - Current
Customer Service Team Lead
Barentz North America
01.2017 - 01.2018
Customer Service Representative
Barentz North America
02.2016 - 12.2016
Project Specialist
American Tower
05.2015 - 01.2016
Import Coordinator
Ayco Farms Inc.
04.2014 - 05.2015
Assistant to Import Coordinator
Ayco Farms Inc.
06.2012 - 03.2014
Accounts Payable
Ayco Farms Inc.
01.2012 - 06.2012
Administrative Assistant to President & Vice President
Ayco Farms Inc.
02.2011 - 12.2011
Associate of Business Administration -
Broward College
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