Mardy Lopez
Orlando,Florida
Summary
Seasoned Buyer with over 20 years of Wholesale Distribution and professional experience in diverse environments. First-rate planner, manager and communicator highly trained in purchasing and supply chain management. Proficient in managing purchasing needs in high-volume wholesale operations. Skilled research and forecasting abilities with strengths in communication and key relationship management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Specialties Division Buyer
Gordon Food Service: North American Specialty Company - Halperns: Purveyors of Steak & Seafood
01.2015 - Current
- Manage multi-million-dollar inventory, overseeing over 2000 specialty products
- Increased average gross sales by 10% annually
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure product availability and quality
- Implemented cost-saving strategies, increasing profit by 25% annually
- Negotiated agreements and secured contracts with suppliers
- Managed product transfers to eight divisions nationally
- Conducted product education sessions to increase sales
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
- Devised and implemented policies and procedures for purchasing and inventory control.
- Developed and managed budgets for purchasing and projected purchasing needs.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
- Participated in trade shows and conferences to stay informed of the latest industry developments and maintain a strong professional network.
- Provided training and guidance to junior team members, inventory control and receiving department on best practices in purchasing, receiving and product management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement department.
- Increased supplier efficiency by negotiating contracts and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
- Streamlined purchasing processes by implementing efficient systems and procedures for order management.
- Studied and monitored market trends to identify potential suppliers.
Specialty Food Buyer
Halperns: Purveyors of Steak & Seafood
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Successfully transitioned specialty food department during company acquisition
- Analyzed cost to profit ratio to optimize pricing strategies
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders in the food-supply chain
- Prepared, monitored, and managed purchase orders
- Ensured product quality, expiration dates, and availability
- Implemented strategies to eliminate back orders and prevent out of stocks.
Product Fulfillment Specialist
Gary's Seafood & Specialties
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Managed purchase orders and ensured timely fulfillment
- Packaged items for safe shipping
- Ensured product quality, expiration dates, and availability
- Implemented strategies to prevent out of stocks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Saint Louis University
Philippines12.1999
Skills
- Forecasting and adapting to local and global market variations
- Analyzing pricing based on cost/profit ratios
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and ERP/SAP systems
- Purchase Order Management and Cost Controls
- Relationship Building
- Multi-tasking strength
- Strategic sourcing and negotiation
- Supplier Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Monitoring, pricing analysis
Websites
Conferences And Education
- TUTTOFOOD 2023: Milano Food World Exhibition, Milan, Italy, 2023-05-01, 2023-05-31
- Cibus Parma 2022, Parma, Italy, 2022-03-01, 2022-03-31
References
2233902/jw
Certification
Food Manager Certification -Florida
Timeline
Senior Specialties Division Buyer
Gordon Food Service: North American Specialty Company - Halperns: Purveyors of Steak & Seafood
01.2015 - Current
Specialty Food Buyer
Halperns: Purveyors of Steak & Seafood
01.2006 - 01.2015
Product Fulfillment Specialist
Gary's Seafood & Specialties
01.2005 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Saint Louis University
Food Manager Certification -Florida
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