Nita Carlisle
Summary
Dynamic procurement and supply chain specialist with over 15 years of expertise in purchasing, vendor management, and product integrity. Proven ability to streamline workflows and optimize operations while fostering strong supplier partnerships that drive results in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated success in executing cost-reduction initiatives, managing supplier performance, and ensuring on-time delivery aligned with strategic objectives. Committed to leveraging industry knowledge to enhance operational efficiency and contribute to organizational success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Buyer / Product Quality & Assurance
Heartland America
02.2022 - 09.2025
- Collaborated with senior buyers, marketing, and planning teams to optimize product assortments, streamline purchasing workflows, and align with business objectives.
- Led supplier quality assurance efforts—including inspections, compliance verification, and corrective actions, resulting in fewer product returns and stronger forecast reliability.
- Coordinated product launches by aligning pricing, imagery, and ad copy with marketing timelines, ensuring full compliance across merchandising channels.
- Strengthened vendor partnerships through proactive communication, issue resolution, and performance monitoring to support supply continuity and product quality.
- Managed purchase orders and vendor relationships across 1,200+ SKUs, driving cost savings through strategic procurement and maintaining consistent supply chain performance.
- Analyzed historical sales data and seasonal trends to support demand planning, improving forecast accuracy and reducing inventory imbalances.
Owner / Custom Design & Event Planner
Bella Lotus Creations
05.2010 - 08.2024
- Forecasted event supply needs across multiple vendors, reducing procurement costs by 10 percent through accurate demand estimation and supplier negotiations.
- Managed project budgets ranging from $5K to $50K, delivering 100 percent of events on time and within budget.
- Implemented vendor sourcing strategies that expanded product availability by 25 percent while maintaining quality standards.
Executive Production Shop Manager
Little Roo’s MN LLC
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Led daily production planning for a 10-person team, achieving 98% on-time order fulfillment through precise scheduling and proactive issue resolution.
- Conducted workflow analysis and introduced lean manufacturing practices, boosting operational efficiency by 15%.
- Managed end-to-end product quality assurance, ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
- Oversaw inventory management processes, optimizing stock levels and minimizing waste through data-driven forecasting.
Accounts Receivable Coordinator
Snyder Drug Stores
11.2005 - 03.2010
- Streamlined insurance billing across 30+ retail locations, improving claim accuracy by 18 percent.
- Created financial reports and reconciliations to forecast receivables, reducing outstanding claims by $250K annually.
- Supported development of a custom A/R system, improving reporting speed by 30 percent and enhancing data integrity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
Utah State University
01.1995
Associate of Science - Business/Commerce
Modesto Junior College
01.1993
Business/Commerce
Brigham Young University
01.1992
Skills
- Procurement & Sourcing Operations
- Vendor Management & Supplier Relations
- Demand Forecasting & Data Analytics
- Inventory Management
- Product Development
- Quality Assurance & Compliance
Timeline
Assistant Buyer / Product Quality & Assurance
Heartland America
02.2022 - 09.2025
Executive Production Shop Manager
Little Roo’s MN LLC
07.2018 - 07.2021
Owner / Custom Design & Event Planner
Bella Lotus Creations
05.2010 - 08.2024
Accounts Receivable Coordinator
Snyder Drug Stores
11.2005 - 03.2010
Business/Commerce
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Science - Business
Utah State University
Associate of Science - Business/Commerce
Modesto Junior College
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