Juliana C. Gerada

Beverage manufacturer and co packer specializing in production of non-alcoholic and functional beverages.

• Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
• Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
• Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
• Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
• Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.

Designs, manufactures, sells, services and supports products for drive- thru restaurants and pro audio industries.

• Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
• Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
• Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
• Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
• Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
• Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.

Wholesale distributor, with high focus on corrugated products, folding cartons and packaging containers. Also specializes in industrial, retail, flexible packaging and janitorial supplies.

• Used SAP to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
• Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
• Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
• Conducted regular research to identify trends and cost saving opportunities.
• Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
• Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.

• Managed heavy volume of purchasing and sourcing of commodities with focus on corrugated packaging products in fast pace environment.
• Processed and reviewed proposals of 200+ quotes/bids monthly for top 5 sales performers.
• Dispensed monthly average of 500+ purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions. Maintained key stock levels, VMI, JIT and STOCK inventory.
• Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
• Documented purchasing information thru SAP to maintain detailed and accurate records. Monitored and processed merchandise control/returns.
• Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging business trends.