Nicole Hartner
Reynoldsburg,OH
Summary
Accomplished Director of Purchasing at Levy, adept in Supply Chain Optimization and fostering Strategic Planning, significantly enhanced purchasing operations. Spearheaded a project that surged revenue by $2M through meticulous budget planning and supplier relationship management. Excelled in mentoring teams towards efficiency improvement, underscoring a blend of leadership and analytical prowess. Experienced purchasing professional with top-notch leadership, program management and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Improves policies, reduces waste and supports business needs with efficient, high-quality materials.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Purchasing
Levy
03.2020 - Current
- Managed annual budgets for purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines and targets.
- Responsible for managing more than $30M in annual revenue and $15M in annual purchases
- Developed strategic partnerships with cross-functional teams to drive results through improved business practices and alignments of resources.
- Managed planning and implementation of alcohol sales in Ohio Stadium, delivering $2M in increased revenue in the first year alone.
- Responsible for large event planning driving revenue and controlling cost across multiple accounts
- Led a team of procurement professionals, providing mentorship and fostering career development opportunities.
- Implemented inventory control measures, reducing stock levels and optimizing warehouse space utilization.
Regional Purchasing Manager
Levy
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Provided training and mentorship to junior team members, helping them grow professionally within organization.
- Continuously improved procurement policies by reviewing existing guidelines and incorporating best practices from industry peers.
- Developed strong working relationships with internal stakeholders such as finance and operations, aligning procurement efforts with overall business goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities within organization.
- Championed sustainability initiatives within purchasing function, promoting environmentally conscious practices among suppliers.
Director of Purchasing
Levy
03.2015 - 08.2017
- Managed annual budgets for purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines and targets.
- Ensured adherence to company policies, procedures, and ethical standards in all procurement activities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and ensure timely delivery of materials.
Senior Purchasing Manager
Levy
06.2013 - 03.2015
- Ensured timely delivery of materials by closely monitoring and managing inventory levels.
- Developed purchasing strategies to support company growth plans while optimizing costs and improving efficiency.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
Unit Controller
Sodexo
08.2006 - 06.2013
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic financial initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
- Oversaw month-end closing activities, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for review by senior leadership.
- Optimized cash flow management by closely monitoring accounts payable and receivable.
- Developed and implemented effective budgeting strategies for optimal resource allocation and cost control.
- Managed relationships with external auditors, providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries as needed during annual audit processes.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Chemistry Pre Med
Bluffton University
Bluffton, OHSkills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Demand forecasting
- Budget Planning
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Purchase Order Management
- Data analysis understanding
- Operations Management
- Efficiency Improvement
- Document Preparation
- Strategic Planning
- Profit and loss understanding
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Timeline
Director of Purchasing
Levy
03.2020 - Current
Regional Purchasing Manager
Levy
08.2017 - 03.2020
Director of Purchasing
Levy
03.2015 - 08.2017
Senior Purchasing Manager
Levy
06.2013 - 03.2015
Unit Controller
Sodexo
08.2006 - 06.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Chemistry Pre Med
Bluffton University
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
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