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LORRELL CASTILLO

Highland

Summary

Dynamic procurement professional with a proven track record at Nexus Brands LLC, excelling in vendor management and inventory optimization. Skilled in demand forecasting and effective communication, I successfully enhanced purchasing efficiency and resolved customer issues, driving significant improvements in operational performance and product availability.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

BUYER

NEXUS BRANDS LLC
Anaheim
10.2023 - 05.2025
  • Planned and directed procurement activities to optimize purchasing efficiency.
  • Executed domestic and international purchasing from intent to delivery of finished goods.
  • Maintained appropriate inventory levels through effective forecasting and purchase order execution.
  • Managed third-party logistics, addressing defective goods to implement corrective actions.
  • Conferred with vendors to gather product information on pricing, availability, and delivery schedules.
  • Communicated product purchase statuses and inventory levels with cross-functional departments.
  • Collaborated with Accounts Payable to review invoices and authorize payment for purchases.
  • Implemented and monitored procurement reporting systems to align with company requirements.

PURCHASING AGENT

NEXUS BRANDS LLC
Anaheim
05.2018 - 10.2023
  • Managed purchasing and shipping across four US and China warehouses.
  • Collaborated with Sales to resolve customer issues related to defects and shipping.
  • Partnered with Marketing to launch new products and enhance market presence.
  • Created inventory reports detailing vendor production and product requirements.
  • Purchased over 1,000 items from domestic and international vendors using ERP system.
  • Determined order quantities, prepared purchase orders, and communicated quality standards.
  • Tracked status of 30+ purchase orders simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery.
  • Negotiated competitive parcel and freight rates with carriers for cost-effective solutions.

ACCOUNT COORDINATOR

REMARKETING OF AMERICA
Pasadena
05.2017 - 05.2018
  • Coordinated asset recovery orders from initiation to completion.
  • Monitored skip agents for quality assurance and success rate improvements.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service through phone and email communications with clients and claim adjusters.

DEALER SALES REPRESENTATIVE/CUSTOMER SERVICE LEAD

NEXUS BRANDS LLC
Baldwin Park
02.2014 - 05.2017
  • Established and exceeded productivity metrics for active sales and call efficiency.
  • Analyzed global discount models to enhance competitive advantage across markets.
  • Collaborated with Brand leaders to provide forecasts and performance insights on all accounts.
  • Ensured timely invoicing of shipments from third-party logistics providers.
  • Conducted product market analysis based on geography and artist buying patterns.
  • Recommended market strategies informed by current trends and future projections.
  • Demonstrated commitment to excellence through continuous program development for customer engagement.

Education

A.A. - LEGAL SECRETARY

EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE
Los Angeles, CA
05.2013

CERTIFICATE - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

EVEREST COLLEGE
06.2007

DIPLOMA -

SOUTH EL MONTE HIGH SCHOOL
06.2006

Skills

  • Vendor setup and management
  • Pricing and cost control
  • Materials planning and inventory management
  • Demand forecasting and order tracking
  • Data organization and processing
  • Effective communication skills
  • Self-motivation and initiative
  • Inventory management
  • Purchase order execution
  • Reporting systems
  • Data analysis
  • Forecasting
  • Inventory monitoring
  • Quality assurance
  • Product knowledge

References

References available upon request

Timeline

BUYER

NEXUS BRANDS LLC
10.2023 - 05.2025

PURCHASING AGENT

NEXUS BRANDS LLC
05.2018 - 10.2023

ACCOUNT COORDINATOR

REMARKETING OF AMERICA
05.2017 - 05.2018

DEALER SALES REPRESENTATIVE/CUSTOMER SERVICE LEAD

NEXUS BRANDS LLC
02.2014 - 05.2017

A.A. - LEGAL SECRETARY

EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE

CERTIFICATE - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

EVEREST COLLEGE

DIPLOMA -

SOUTH EL MONTE HIGH SCHOOL
LORRELL CASTILLO
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