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Jesse Pena

Lakewood,California

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with strong background in purchasing, vendor management and inventory control. Proven track record of identifying cost savings opportunities and developing and executing strategies to maximize sales and profits. Considered to be a valuable asset to any team I've had the pleasure of being on and look forward to new challenges.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer

GKN Aerospace
11.2023 - Current
  • Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
  • Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
  • Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
  • Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
  • Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.

Purchasing Agent

Best Formulations
12.2018 - Current
  • Managed list of more than 50 key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders to prevent stoppages in production.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
  • Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
  • Employed expert inventory management and oversight skills to formulate business metrics and meet corporate goals.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
  • Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.
  • Developed and improved account relationships.
  • Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.

Sales Floor Team Leader

Target
11.2016 - 04.2018
  • Trained and supported sales force with closing deals.
  • Recruited, hired and trained team of 14 salespeople.
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art

California State University, Long Beach
05.2015

Skills

  • Cost Reduction
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Material Sourcing
  • Vendor Relations
  • Demand forecasting
  • Purchasing expertise

Timeline

Buyer

GKN Aerospace
11.2023 - Current

Purchasing Agent

Best Formulations
12.2018 - Current

Sales Floor Team Leader

Target
11.2016 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art

California State University, Long Beach

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