Jordan Mesoraco
Purchasing Specialist
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Resourceful Purchaser efficiently negotiates with vendors to process and create purchase orders to meet supply and demand. Collaborates with buyers and category leaders to address evolving marketplace needs. Functions under minimal supervision but also excels in team environments to attain sales goals and fulfill customer requests.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
Sheetz Distribution Services
Claysburg, PA
08.2019 - Current
- Communicated frequently with vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
- Instituted advanced level of purchasing strategies and identify buying trends to maximize savings and margin.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost.
- Employed expert inventory management and oversight skills to formulate business metrics and meet corporate goals.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Led the wholesale team during our cigarette pricing application refresh. A two year project that helped improve efficiencies in pricing cigarettes for the wholesale department.
President
Boys Of Summer Lawn Services LLC
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
08.2018 - Current
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Initiated on-time, under-budget project management to optimize performance.
- Led operational team in creation, roll out and management of lawn care services around the Punxsutawney area.
Store Manager
Sheetz Inc.
Punxsutawney, PA
11.2017 - 08.2019
- Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge and service requirements.
- Managed inventory control and cash control.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Assessed tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
Assistant Store Manager
Sheetz
Dubois, PA
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements, and evaluate progress toward goals.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Reduced company expenditures and met budget targets by closely monitoring, tracking and controlling expenses.
Supervisor
Sheetz
Falls Creek, PA
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Introduced team contests and goals to enhance productivity and improve employee morale.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
Salesperson
Sheetz
Falls Creek, PA
11.2015 - 04.2016
- Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
- Managed customer from initial contact to closing with attention to detail to build loyalty.
- Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
- Refunded payments for returned items, processed exchanges and offered store credit to achieve customer satisfaction.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA 03.2020 - Current
BBA - Business Management
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA 08.2012 - 05.2015
Skills
Contract Negotiation
Vendor relations
Purchasing
Organization and Time Management
Dependable and Responsible
Teamwork and Collaboration
Additional Information
Volunteer Work
Spring 2020: Hollidaysburg High School Baseball Assistant Coach
Spring 2016 - Spring 2018: Punxsutawney High School Baseball Assistant Coach
Timeline
MBA - Business Administration
Saint Francis University
03.2020 - Current
Purchasing Specialist
Sheetz Distribution Services
08.2019 - Current
President
Boys Of Summer Lawn Services LLC
08.2018 - Current
Store Manager
Sheetz Inc.
11.2017 - 08.2019
Assistant Store Manager
Sheetz
09.2016 - 11.2017
Supervisor
Sheetz
04.2016 - 09.2016
Salesperson
Sheetz
11.2015 - 04.2016
BBA - Business Management
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
08.2012 - 05.2015