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KARA ZIRKLE

Bridgewater,VA

Summary

I dedicate myself fully to anything that I do, at home with my family or with my place of employment. I have 13+ years of management and inventory experience. This includes a lot of different job duties and responsibilities which all have revolved around the same principal of doing your job correctly while maintaining a high morale and even higher level of continued accuracy. I always do my best to go above and beyond and take that extra step to ensure that things are completed in a timely manner. I hold myself to a VERY high standard and my work ethic is second to none. I’m a self-motivated person that is very detail oriented and eager to learn new things.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Purchaser

Dynamic Aviation
09.2023 - Current
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
  • Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
  • Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
  • Conducted regular research to identify trends and cost saving opportunities.
  • Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
  • Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
  • Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
  • Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.

Procurement Supervisor

Dynamic Aviation
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Analyzed market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies.
  • Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
  • Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
  • Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
  • Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
  • Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
  • Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
  • Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.

Logistics Data Analyst Team Lead

Dynamic Aviation
02.2021 - 05.2022
  • Monitored performance of logistics operations to identify areas for improvement.
  • Managed inventory levels to verify availability of stock for customer orders.
  • Prepared and presented reports to management on logistics performance.
  • Strategized best methods and tactics for efficient storage and handling of materials.
  • Implemented systems and procedures for accurate data collection and reporting.
  • Studied data to identify trends and patterns in transportation activity.
  • Identified opportunities for inventory reductions.
  • Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints

Logistics King Air Team Lead

Dynamic Aviation
03.2019 - 02.2021
  • Monitored performance of logistics operations to identify areas for improvement.
  • Managed inventory levels to verify availability of stock for customer orders.
  • Prepared and presented reports to management on logistics performance.
  • Strategized best methods and tactics for efficient storage and handling of materials.
  • Monitored and adjusted inventory levels according to demand.

Inventory Control Specialist

Aviaiton, Dynamic Aviation
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Control and Management Self-Motivated and Team Oriented
  • Dynamic, Consulted with department supervisors and teams to evaluate needs and discuss corrective actions to aid in fixing inventory
  • Established best practices for warehouse slotting and mapping to ensure accuracy
  • Cycle Counted Inventory and ran various reports and uploads
  • Edited and Revised Cycle Counting Procedures to bring them up to date Helped with deployments, parts pricing, inventory etc.
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.
  • Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
  • Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
  • Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Completed stock inventories to identify and address issues negatively impacting controls.
  • Completed inventory accounts to keep records current and promote accurate ordering.
  • Recorded daily activities for inventory control.
  • Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
  • Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
  • Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.

Fashion Coordinator

Gabes
11.2017 - 08.2018
  • Optimized profitability to meet marketing objectives and drive product line growth from concept through product life cycles
  • Conferred with advertising managers to develop and implement marketing plans
  • Recommended product changes to enhance customer interest and maximize sales
  • Analyzed consumer behaviors and market trends, adjusting email and advertising campaigns based on current knowledge
  • Trained new employees to work not just in my departments but other departments both inside and outside the Harrisonburg Store
  • Scanned Inventory off trucks 3-5x per week and ran reports that i segregated by department and disbursed to coordinators in each department so they had their up to date inventory
  • Preformed weekly audits on my departments inventory from sku and style numbers
  • Did overnight Inventory and collaborated with RGIS
  • Pre-counted every rack/display, assisted with sku checks both inside and outside my departments, went behind RGIS and counted the racks/displays to ensure our numbers matched theirs
  • Once reports came out from each department, helped look for shrink in warehouses and unloaded trucks.
  • Coordinated, organized, documented and packed merchandise for scheduled shoots.
  • Partnered with leadership team to support asset protection knowledge and awareness.
  • Worked on sales floor before, during and after store hours and modeled customer service behaviors for staff.
  • Designed sampling displays to enhance consumer interest.

Soft Lines Coordinator

Roses Dept Store
11.2016 - 08.2017
  • Assisted manager by implementing new policies and training entire team on latest procedures
  • Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers
  • Checked store shelves and restocked products from inventory in back room
  • Assisted upper management by coaching and training new employees
  • Assisted upper management with special projects, volunteering to work in other stores
  • Wrote and updated operational procedures for department
  • Scanned inventory from trucks (2-4x/week) to ensure we got our entire order and then sent that to corporate and higher management Processed and tagged freight correctly to ensure accuracy of inventory and sales
  • Performed monthly audits of each departments using sku, style and department numbers to ensure accuracy with maps and sales
  • Pre-counted inventory, assisted RGIS, did third count to ensure our numbers matched theirs
  • Helped lower shrink numbers by looking for unprocessed inventory that hadnt made it to the sales floor yet
  • I was also sent to the Waynesboro store solely to help get their store prepared for inventory and stayed in their store for 3 weeks helping with their shrink and unprocessed freight and training new employees to current process and procedures.
  • Conducted, evaluated and created cycle counts to verify accurate inventory.
  • Designed floor plans to maximize merchandising strategies by refreshing signage, organizing displays and keeping premises de-cluttered.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.

Assistant Manager

Cici's Pizza
03.2012 - 01.2013
  • Assisted upper management and corporate by coaching and training new employees
  • Conducted montly audits to check store for proper signage and to determine shelves requiring additional inventory
  • Trained newly hired employees by explaining job responsibilities and overseeing task prioritization
  • Responded quickly to customer/employee concerns and complaints Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers
  • Assisted manager by implementing new policies and training entire team on latest procedures
  • Daily Inventory, prep and ordering in both Harrisonburg and Staunton stores that was given to corporate offices daily via email
  • Conducted and ran sales reports, inventory costs and made adjustments daily

Customer Service Manager

Preston Cleaners
05.2006 - 10.2010
  • Cross-trained new employees by explaining rules, procedures and job responsibilities
  • Removed clutter, straightened shelves and wiped down counters to maintain clean, welcoming environment
  • Assisted upper management with store opening and closing procedures
  • Organized and sorted incoming mail, placing into appropriate bins for departmental distribution
  • Organized projects by delegating tasks to appropriate personnel and overseeing quality control duties
  • Identified appropriate solutions to minimize issues and quickly solve problems.

Education

High School Diploma - Business and Fashion Marketing

Harrisonburg High School
Harrisonburg, VA
06.2005

Skills

  • Policy standards and guidelines Managing tight deadlines VERY detail oriented
  • Reviewing Purchase Orders
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Effective Working Relationships
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Report on Findings
  • Time Management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
  • Critical Thinking
  • Report Creation

Certification

  • January 2022: Completed BOLD program at Dynamic Aviation
  • January 2023: Completed LDP at Dynamic Aviation (1YR program)
  • June 2023: Completed LHR through Dynamic Aviation at Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce (1YR program)

Timeline

Senior Purchaser

Dynamic Aviation
09.2023 - Current

Procurement Supervisor

Dynamic Aviation
05.2022 - 09.2023

Logistics Data Analyst Team Lead

Dynamic Aviation
02.2021 - 05.2022

Logistics King Air Team Lead

Dynamic Aviation
03.2019 - 02.2021

Inventory Control Specialist

Aviaiton, Dynamic Aviation
09.2018 - 03.2019

Fashion Coordinator

Gabes
11.2017 - 08.2018

Soft Lines Coordinator

Roses Dept Store
11.2016 - 08.2017

Assistant Manager

Cici's Pizza
03.2012 - 01.2013

Customer Service Manager

Preston Cleaners
05.2006 - 10.2010

High School Diploma - Business and Fashion Marketing

Harrisonburg High School

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