NATALIA FAN

1. Led the preparation and submission of competitive bid for SeaWorld Park and Busch Garden Tampa in FL

2. Managed awarded contracts for Culinary and Zoo Operations, ensuring compliance, cost control and consistent delivery service.

3.Sourced and evaluated vendors by analyzing pricing proposals, negotiating terms and selecting vendors that maximize value and operational efficiency.

4. Maintained strong relationships with vendors and clients to support contract performance ans resolve Issues efficiently.

5. Collaborated with operations & logistics teams to ensure seamless order fulfillment and contract execution.

• Manage a diverse portfolio of West Coast suppliers and local growers including Sunkist, Tanimura & Antle, Taylor Farms, Muzzi, and more, while continuously building new vendor relationships in order to source products for retail and wholesale departments.
• Prepare and execute Purchase orders to achieve inventory availability and quality.
• Organize orders with multiple trucks to ensure efficiency and minimize cost.
• Optimize routes by working closely with the trucking company or brokerage to achieve timely delivery.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to secure high-quality products at competitive pricing.
• Evaluating vendor performance based on quality, reliability, pricing and service.
• Perform comprehensive purchasing calculations for orders by analyzing sales data, market trends and crop conditions
• Set and adjust product pricing to achieve profits while maintaining a competitive image in the market.

• Research market trend and demand to develop new product varieties.
• Analyze sales reports for ordering goods to maintain inventory availability.
• Organize orders to ensure efficiency and minimized cost.
• Negotiate terms with vendors.
• Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to customer service by making sales suggestion, negotiating prices, etc.
• Get new customers while maintaining excellent service with existing accounts.