JESSICA SANTANA
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Detail-oriented grocery operations specialist with extensive experience in inventory management and cross-functional teamwork. Skilled in aligning purchasing strategies with business objectives, streamlining workflows, and providing exceptional customer service to drive efficiency and satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer/Order Writer Specialist
Whole Foods Market Inc
Salt Lake City, Utah
03.2026 - Current
- Generate purchase orders and maintain accurate procurement records.
- Analyze costs, pricing, and purchasing data to identify cost-effective buying opportunities.
- Manage inventory levels to maintain product availability while minimizing excess and out-of-stock inventory.
- Analyze sales trends and historical data to forecast product demand and support purchasing decisions.
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure timely deliveries, competitive pricing, and product availability.
Health and Beauty Aid Supervisor
Stater Brothers Markets
Winchester, CA
10.2017 - 02.2026
- Managed the Health & Beauty Aid department by maintaining accurate stock levels, managing inventory, invoices, and deposits with precision.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate workflows for efficient processing of shipments.
- Developed proficiency in data entry and bookkeeping software programs, such as QuickBooks.
- Assisted liquor department ordering, compliance, and merchandising for high-traffic sections.
- Provided frontline customer support while ensuring efficient checkout and store presentation.
Graphic Designer
Graffik Industries
Brawley, CA
06.2012 - 08.2017
- Designed engaging visual materials for local schools, including event flyers, posters, and announcements.
- Managed incoming calls, emails, and walk-in inquiries.
- Processed orders, payments, and invoices using POS and office software system.
Education
Associate's of Science -
Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA06-2021
Skills
- Quickbooks
- Microsoft office suite
- Purchase order processing
- Inventory management
- Cross-department collaboration
- Strategic planning
- Problem solving
- Time management
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Fluent
Timeline
Buyer/Order Writer Specialist
Whole Foods Market Inc
03.2026 - Current
Health and Beauty Aid Supervisor
Stater Brothers Markets
10.2017 - 02.2026
Graphic Designer
Graffik Industries
06.2012 - 08.2017
Associate's of Science -
Mt. San Jacinto College