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Robin Garcia

Robin Garcia

Chino,CA

Summary

Demonstrated excellence in fast-paced environments with adaptability to sudden changes. Maintained high standards of work quality and efficiency under pressure. Focused on enhancing supply chain efficiency and driving company objectives.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer III

GoldStar Foods
Ontario, CA
03.2020 - Current
  • Recognized as the top buyer for consecutive weeks due to consistently meeting over 98% of customer order fulfillment.
  • Oversaw daily ordering processes, ensuring precision and efficiency by reviewing the buying guide and placing purchase orders.
  • Verified order accuracy in terms of quantity, pricing, and delivery, maintaining strict compliance with company policies and performance standards.
  • Collaborated with finance teams and vendors, ensuring prompt payments and efficiently resolving associated issues.
  • Utilized data-driven insights and cross-departmental information to proactively manage inventory, optimizing stock levels and operational efficiency.

Senior Buyer

Vistar – Performance Food Group
Fontana, CA
09.2016 - 03.2020
  • Procured 3000+ Food Service, Candy, Snack, and Beverage items from 300+ suppliers, servicing key accounts including Subway, Starbucks, Habit Burger, Juice it up, Shake Shack, and numerous Independent Street accounts.
  • Maintained company objectives: Achieved an Adjusted Service Level of 99%, Inventory turns of 9.5 or higher, aged inventory below 5%, and a Shrink Loss of less than 0.05%.
  • Collaborated effectively with the sales force and customers, both in written and verbal communications, fostering strong relationships and ensuring job requirements were met independently and within a team environment.
  • Managed purchasing data in Blue Ridge Clarity and Gemini (AS400 based programs), demonstrating proficiency in documentation and systems management.

Buyer

DPI Specialty Foods Inc
Ontario, CA
10.2004 - 08.2016
  • Procured over 2000 SKUs from 240 vendors, managing both perishable and non-perishable CPG items while ensuring less than 0.05% spoilage for reduced shrink loss.
  • Achieved Premier Buyer status by meeting company-driven Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and actively maintained purchase orders, considering sales data, seasonal trends, promotions, and inventory turnover.
  • Managed pricing and promotional integrity, while also coordinating with the Inbound Freight Manager to address freight-related issues.
  • Successfully maintained Individual Premier Buyer status by consistently meeting company goals and effectively managing purchasing operations.

Business Development Assistant

Advantage Sales and Marketing
Anaheim, CA
02.2002 - 10.2004
  • Supported four Business Development Managers comprehensively, ensuring high-quality service delivery across all aspects of the business.
  • Produced and submitted promotional contracts to key accounts like Von's, Ralph's, and Stater Brothers; while contributing to the creation of business proposals for client review and consideration.

Promotional Buyers Assistant

Vons Company Inc
Arcadia, CA
10.1986 - 01.2002
  • Functioned as a Promotional Buyers Assistant at corporate headquarters, overseeing the loading of promotional forecast lifts and analyzing year-to-date sales trends.
  • Managed pricing integrity at the store level, supervising a team of 6 associates and ensuring compliance with state audit standards.

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

Wall Lake High School
Wall Lake, IA

Skills

  • Forecasting and planning
  • Multi-tasking
  • Risk management
  • Training management
  • Team leadership
  • Self-motivation
  • AS400
  • Project management
  • Process improvement
  • Purchasing strategy
  • Oracle database
  • Demantra forecasting
  • Stock IQ forecasting
  • NAV purchasing platform
  • Blue Ridge Clarity system
  • Sales forecasting
  • Vendor relations
  • Team collaboration

Affiliations

Trainer for all new employees joining our team. Trained new employees to be successful in there careers with Goldstar Foods.

Contributed to the implementation of our new forecasting system - StockIQ

Collaborated with Management to bring par levels up, to service the customers at the highest level, during challenging times.

Help to strategically plan the onboarding of new business in all states across the nation..

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Buyer III

GoldStar Foods
03.2020 - Current

Senior Buyer

Vistar – Performance Food Group
09.2016 - 03.2020

Buyer

DPI Specialty Foods Inc
10.2004 - 08.2016

Business Development Assistant

Advantage Sales and Marketing
02.2002 - 10.2004

Promotional Buyers Assistant

Vons Company Inc
10.1986 - 01.2002

High School Diploma - General Studies

Wall Lake High School

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