Jessica Flores
Seffner,FL
Summary
Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking procurement professional with several years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise on expanding network connections, persuasively buying introducing products, implementing pricing/merchandising models, inventory control and projections, territory development and revealing customer needs to deliver solutions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
UNFI, United Natural Foods
Tampa, FL
01.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with relevant purchase regulations.
- Performed detailed analyses on total cost of ownership for each item purchased.
- Created reports detailing purchases made, budget spending and other relevant information.
- Assessed vendor capabilities to determine if they met company standards for reliability, consistency and quality assurance.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for optimal terms and conditions.
- Monitored supplier performance to ensure timely delivery of products in accordance with quality standards.
- Created and maintained relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products.
Merchandising Specialist
Sysco Guest Supply
Plant City, FL
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed and implemented merchandising strategies to maximize product sales
- Collaborated with vendors on new product launches, pricing strategies, and promotional initiatives.
- Participated in cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment across merchandising, operations, finance, and marketing teams.
- Implemented process improvements aimed at increasing efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
- Provided guidance and support to internal teams regarding category trends, competitive intelligence, and best practices.
- Reviewed SKU level data from POS systems in order to identify trends and insights at the item level.
Sales Manager
Ford Motor Credit Company
Tampa, FL
10.2001 - 12.2020
- Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
- Created and presented monthly reports to management on sales performance.
- Provided technical support for customers when needed, answering questions about product features and capabilities.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market share.
Education
BBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Effective Communication
- Writing and verbal communication
- Proficiency in Excel,UBS,WBS,UCS,Word
- Supply chain forecasting
- Product tracking
- Supply chain planning
- Process Improvements
- Project Management
- Problem-solving abilities
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
UNFI, United Natural Foods
01.2023 - Current
Merchandising Specialist
Sysco Guest Supply
01.2021 - 01.2023
Sales Manager
Ford Motor Credit Company
10.2001 - 12.2020
BBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix