MARIA ASIMOPOULOU
Plantation,FL
Summary
Supply chain and procurement professional with experience supporting purchasing, vendor coordination, and cost tracking across aviation, fashion, hospitality and consumer-focused supply environments. Experienced in switching suppliers, working directly with wholesalers, and supporting sourcing decisions that reduced purchase costs by approximately 25% on selected items. Comfortable working with data to support decisions, with strong Excel skills and growing experience in SQL and Tableau. Seeking a procurement or supply chain role within pet or food-related industries.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations /Procurement Business Support Analyst
Composite Aeronautics Specialists LLC
Medley, FL
08.2025 - Current
- Created and maintained operational and cost-related reports supporting purchasing and work order tracking and reduced the daily executive morning meeting duration by 20 minutes.
- Wrote procedures and user guides to help standardize processes and support day-to-day operations across teams.
- Reviewed and validated work order costs, including labor, materials, and vendor charges
- Worked with purchasing and vendors to track parts, materials, pricing, and documentation as requests came in
- Conducted gap analysis on internal manuals and procedures to identify alignment and growth opportunities
- Ensured reports and tracking tools were accurate and audit-ready
FBO Essential Sales&Purchasing Support Specialist
Banyan Air Service
Fort Lauderdale, FL
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Analyzed supplier pricing and sourcing channels to identify cost-reduction opportunities
- Transitioned purchasing from intermediaries to direct factories and wholesalers, contributing to approximately 25% cost savings on majority of purchased materials and supplies
- Looked into alternative suppliers, compared pricing and terms, and helped determine sourcing options
- Assisted with purchase orders, invoicing, and procurement documentation
Sourcing & Operations Coordinator
Pragmassi
International
04.2019 - 09.2024
- Coordinated sourcing and purchasing with international suppliers and manufacturers
- Supported vendor negotiations on pricing, lead times, and order terms. Followed up with vendors throughout the production process to make sure we are on track with the lead times and validate quality before shipments.
- Handled day-to-day supplier communication, tracked orders, and kept purchasing documentation organized.
Education
Master of Science - Business Analytics
University of The Cumberlands
Hybrid, Cumberland KY12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Entrepreneurship
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL04-2024
Skills
- Procurement & Purchasing Operations Direct Sourcing (Factories & Wholesalers) Vendor Management
- Cost Analysis & Cost Reduction Supplier Evaluation Purchase Orders & Invoicing
- Excel (Advanced Reporting) SQL (In Progress) Tableau (Dashboards & Visualization)
- Written and verbal communication
- Multitasking Abilities
Languages
English
Full Professional
Greek
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Enjoy participating in Tennis Tournaments for overall physical and mental well-being
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Enjoy fostering dogs and saving their lives even though it is extremely hard when they leave
Timeline
Operations /Procurement Business Support Analyst
Composite Aeronautics Specialists LLC
08.2025 - Current
FBO Essential Sales&Purchasing Support Specialist
Banyan Air Service
09.2024 - 06.2025
Sourcing & Operations Coordinator
Pragmassi
04.2019 - 09.2024
Master of Science - Business Analytics
University of The Cumberlands
Bachelor of Science - Entrepreneurship
Nova Southeastern University