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.
• Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
• Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
• Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.

Electronics manufacturer, designs, 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 documentations and records of all purchasing activities, engineering specifications and changes.
• Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
• Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
• Cultivated relationships with wholesalers and distributors to increase inventory availability.
• Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.

Wholesale distributor, with high focus on corrugated packaging, commodities, industrial products, retail, flexible packaging, food service and JAN-SAN.

• 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.
• Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
• Led procurement team by training staff and overseeing purchasing decisions.

• Managed heavy volume of purchasing and sourcing of commodities with focus on custom corrugated packaging products in fast pace environment.
• Processed 200+ request for quotes & bids monthly for top 5 sales performers.
• Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
• Dispensed monthly average of 500+ purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
• Monitored inventory levels & processed merchandise control and RTV's.
• Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility.