Ruben Silva
Summary
Purchasing AP Manager with a track record of optimizing purchasing processes and reducing costs at From The Earth. Excelled in negotiating contracts, enhancing vendor relations, and implementing effective payment strategies. Skilled in inventory management and proficient in multiple Inventory/POS systems.
Demonstrates strong bilingual communication and account management abilities, ensuring significant improvements in operational efficiency and cost savings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing AP Manager
From The Earth
08.2020 - Current
- Monitored departmental budget, achieved significant reduction in outstanding balances by initiating effective payment strategies, improving vendor relationships.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with vendors.
- Established long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, securing discounted pricing and payment terms while maintaining accurate records of purchases.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Negotiated partnerships with key influencers, maximizing brand exposure in target markets.
- Developed and implemented effective sales strategies and sales incentives to increase sell through.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor strategies, refining sales tactics for optimal performance.
Inventory Manager
From The Earth
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Collaborated with purchasing and production to maintain levels of quality and on-hand inventory.
- Participated in regular cycle counts to confirm accuracy of inventory records.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Managed high volume of invoices, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining accuracy and organization.
Inventory Manager
From The Earth
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with purchasing and production to maintain levels of quality and on-hand inventory.
- Participated in regular cycle counts to confirm accuracy of inventory records.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Managed high volume of invoices, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining accuracy and organization.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nordhoff High School
Ojai, CA06.2011
Skills
- Efficient in multiple Inventory/POS systems such as Odoo, Treez and Blaze
- Efficient in METRC transfers
- Excel, reporting knowledge
- Negotiating and account Management
- Processing invoices
- Bilingual
References
Director: Jack Mahaffa
Email: Jack.mahaffa@fromtheearth.com
Phone: 949-584-3104
General Manager: Shane Santos
Email: Shane.santos@fromthearth.com
Phone: 805-822-4435
Timeline
Purchasing AP Manager
From The Earth
08.2020 - Current
Inventory Manager
From The Earth
04.2020 - 08.2020
Inventory Manager
From The Earth
03.2019 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Nordhoff High School
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