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Simona Goldstein

Holbrook

Summary

Detail-oriented and strategic Purchasing Professional with proven experience in procurement, inventory management, and vendor coordination. Skilled in analyzing reorder and sales reports to ensure optimal stock levels and cost efficiency. Adept at collaborating across departments—including Product Development, Art, and Inventory—to support new product launches and seamless operations. Recognized for strong negotiation skills, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in purchasing processes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Team Leader

Nassau Candy
05.2023 - Current
  • Analyze reorder reports and sales data to determine purchasing needs and ensure optimal inventory levels across multiple product categories.
  • Manage collaboration between key departments—including Order Entry, Art, and Inventory—to streamline the procurement process and support timely product delivery.
  • Serve as a strategic partner to the Product Development team by offering input on new product ideas and feasibility based on sourcing and cost considerations.
  • Lead vendor communications and purchasing operations to align with business objectives and maintain cost efficiency.
  • Oversee purchasing data and metrics reporting to identify trends, drive cost-saving initiatives, and ensure continuous improvement across procurement practices.

Sourcing and Costing Associate

Nassau Candy
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Source new products as per briefs given by the Director of Product Development.
  • Communicate with international, domestic and third-party vendors to obtain pricing stock and other related information; request samples, and finalize information for purchasing, marketing, production, and other departments.
  • Assist with product costing breakdown and bill of materials (BOMs) development, including raw materials, components, labor, and other costs to determine pricing for all new products.
  • Pull quarterly sales reports by sales channel, compile data for top sales by classification, highlight the top SKUs for review, conversely highlight the underperforming SKUs by classification for review.

Purchasing Associate

American Builder Supply
08.2017 - 04.2022
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to support efficient purchasing operations.
  • Coordinated material orders and delivery schedules based on construction project timelines and community build stages.
  • Processed purchase orders accurately and promptly to ensure timely procurement and avoid delays in project execution.
  • Resolved vendor and internal inquiries related to product availability, order discrepancies, and delivery issues.
  • Monitored accounts receivable (AR) and purchase order (PO) transactions to maintain accurate purchasing records and budget compliance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration/Accounting

Florida Institute of Technology
08-2022

High School Diploma -

NYC ISchool
06-2016

Skills

  • Purchase Order Management
  • Vendor Relations & Negotiation
  • Inventory & Reorder Analysis
  • ERP & Procurement Systems (eg, SAP, NetSuite)
  • Strong Attention to Detail
  • Time Management & Multitasking

Timeline

Purchasing Team Leader

Nassau Candy
05.2023 - Current

Sourcing and Costing Associate

Nassau Candy
05.2022 - 04.2023

Purchasing Associate

American Builder Supply
08.2017 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration/Accounting

Florida Institute of Technology

High School Diploma -

NYC ISchool

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