Ryan Schubert
Marlton
Summary
Accomplished Regional Buyer at Chefs Warehouse with expertise in strategic procurement planning and relationship building. Successfully reducing costs by 15% while maintaining quality standards. Proven track record in inventory management and forecasting, enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet organizational goals and drive business growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Buyer
Chefs Warehouse
10.2017 - Current
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and expedited purchase orders.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved out of stock.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Work with International and Domestic suppliers of Food and Beverages.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Created hands-on training program for newly hired employees to acclimate each person to company policies and procedures and individual job duties.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Interacted with vendors, internal and external logistics team member to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Cultivated relationships with wholesalers and distributors to increase inventory availability.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
Cafe Manager
Starr Catering Group
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Minimized risks of cross-contamination and infection by directing team members to regularly clean and sanitize surfaces.
- Secured daily cash by verifying totals and making nightly deposits.
- Handled business administration functions such as payroll, cash register counting, and supply ordering.
- Managed display products effectively to achieve consistent sales with minimal waste.
- Trained cafe employees to consistently exceed customers' expectations and provide superior service.
- Introduced new menu items to add variety and selections and meet customer preferences.
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to promote cafe products and increase sales.
- Oversaw calendar to manage staff schedule and organize shifts for adequate coverage.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Administration And Management
Florida International University
Miami, FL05-1990
Skills
- Strategic procurement planning
- Forecasting
- Quality control
- Cost control
- Inventory management
- Quality assurance
- Relationship building
- Procurement strategies
- Pricing strategy development
- Procurement procedures
- Purchasing strategy development
- Supply chain management skills
Accomplishments
- Achieved 90 % Vendor promotional support through effectively working with my current supplier base.
- Collaborated with purchasing management in providing reports for buyers in identifying issues with po receipts
- Reduced inventory costs by 12% through implementation of multiple process improvements with inventory mitigation
Timeline
Regional Buyer
Chefs Warehouse
10.2017 - Current
Cafe Manager
Starr Catering Group
03.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Administration And Management
Florida International University