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DAVID ELIAS

Miami,FL

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Manager

Abraco Group LLC
09.2022 - Current
  • Built and maintained a collaborative relationship with co-manufacturers and supplier partners.
  • Negotiate pricing and contracts with manufacturers.
  • Proactively develop supply chain efficiencies ensuring non interrupted supply from our European manufacturers during the pandemic shipping difficulties.
  • Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
  • Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
  • Established long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing and delivery terms.

Assistant Inventory Manager

Abraco Group LLC
09.2019 - 09.2022
  • Oversee and monitor warehouse employees.
  • Interviewed and hired warehouse and inventory employees.
  • Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing efficient tracking systems.
  • Monitored market trends to anticipate fluctuations in demand and adjust inventory levels accordingly.
  • Collaborated with purchasing department to maintain optimal inventory levels, avoiding overstocking and stockouts.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies regarding inventory management procedures.
  • Developed comprehensive reports on inventory metrics, providing valuable insights for decision-making processes.

Outbound Logistics Coordinator

Abraco Group LLC
06.2018 - 09.2019
  • Routing all outgoing LTL and FTL shipments to customers throughout the US.
  • Constant communication with our key customers (Walmart, Target, Publix, HEB) to ensure timely delivery of Purchase Orders within requested timeframes.
  • Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of products.
  • Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
  • Prepared and documented shipment activities and cargo movements to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.

Accounting Assistant

Abraco Group LLC
01.2017 - 06.2018
  • Communicated with vendors and clients to facilitate timely payments
  • Gathered information and entered data into computer system
  • Monitored accounts payable and receivable status and delegated tasks as needed
  • Reached out to customers to verify information and follow up on issues
  • Investigated and resolved discrepancies in monthly bank accounts while under tight deadlines.

Customer Service Representative

Publix Super Market
05.2012 - 12.2016
  • Cross-trained and provided back-up for other customer service representatives when needed
  • Worked as a team member performing cashier duties, product assistance and cleaning
  • Assisted customers with store and product complaints
  • Processed and issued money orders for customers
  • Stocked and rotated inventory regularly

Education

Bachelors in Business Administration - Finance

Florida International University

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Miami Dade College - Kendall Campus

Skills

  • Proficient in Excel
  • Proficient in Account Management
  • Quick learner
  • Results-oriented
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Inventory Coordination
  • Vendor Relationship Management

Timeline

Purchasing Manager

Abraco Group LLC
09.2022 - Current

Assistant Inventory Manager

Abraco Group LLC
09.2019 - 09.2022

Outbound Logistics Coordinator

Abraco Group LLC
06.2018 - 09.2019

Accounting Assistant

Abraco Group LLC
01.2017 - 06.2018

Customer Service Representative

Publix Super Market
05.2012 - 12.2016

Bachelors in Business Administration - Finance

Florida International University

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Miami Dade College - Kendall Campus
DAVID ELIAS