SUSANA GUTIERREZ
Ontario,CA
Summary
Purchasing specialist with an understanding of procurement processes and vendor management. Known for strong collaboration skills and consistently adapting to changing needs. Skilled in negotiating, managing inventories, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
PURCHASING COORDINATOR
HARDWAREXSUPPLY
ONTARIO, CA
12.2022 - 04.2026
- Prepared purchase orders and tracked their progress from order placement to receipt of delivery.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Reviewed daily invoices and resolved payment discrepancies to ensure timely vendor payments.
- Reviewed vendor pricing to ensure accurate payments and identify cost saving opportunities.
- Managed and maintained vendor database and pricing information to simplify the purchase process.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and supplies.
- Managed shipment recordkeeping for received quantities and dates, communicating with vendors to resolve pricing issues, supply shortages, and product damage.
- Conducted routine inventory counts to confirm physical stock with system records on ecommerce platforms. Assisted in identifying and correcting discrepancies in inventory counts.
- Reviewed purchasing trends and forecast demand for inventory planning and replenishment.
- Managed inventory levels to maximize customer satisfaction while minimizing stockouts and excess stock.
- Managed product listings across Shopify, Amazon Central, and eBay to maintain accurate descriptions and consistent item availability.
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE & SHIPPING CLERK
HARDWAREXSUPPLY
ONTARIO, CA
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Prepped Amazon FBA shipments through labeling, re-labeling, and packaging ownership to ensure compliance and readiness for fulfillment.
- Pulled and prepared product for shipment, verifying exact product type and quantity before boxing.
- Operated pallet jacks to transport finished product to staging areas or loading docks.
- Processed customer online orders through accurate picking and careful packing to ensure timely delivery.
- Exercised strong attention to detail when selecting orders, verifying item matches to customer order information to ensure accurate order fulfillment.
- Determined best and cost effective shipping methods by managing order processing across multiple programs and generating shipping labels.
- Implemented best shipping practices to ensure minimal damage to shipped goods.
- Notified management of product discrepancies; collaborated with other departments to resolve package delivery or shipment issues.
- Oversaw return operations by effectively verifying product condition, leading to timely re-packaging and disposal. Maximized inventory value by assessing returned items for resale potential and minimizing disposal.
- Maintained warehouse cleanliness to support safe operations by sweeping, mopping, dusting, and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Assisted the company with warehouse relocation by palletizing, wrapping, and truck loading.
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE & SHIPPING CLERK
ARKON RESOURCES
ARCADIA, CA
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Assembled customer orders timely to support daily operations.
- Oversaw packaging and sealing of products to align with order specifications and sizes. Coordinated preparation of materials for efficient shipping.
- Relocated finished product to assigned locations for organized staging and area control.
- Managed multiple shipping programs to support order processing by generating shipping labels and tracking shipments.
- Analyzed available carrier options, shipping methods, and rate structures to choose appropriate shipping for packages.
- Recorded customers’ information manually during system downtime to support customer data processing.
- Coordinated communication with sales personnel for inventory checks, shipment updates, tracking information, and product concerns.
- Maintained accurate shipping documentation by completing paperwork related to shipping documents and invoices.
- Coordinated preparation of international shipping documents to support customs clearance.
- Coordinated with other departments to manage resolution of package delivery and shipment issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
El Monte High School
El Monte, CA06-2015
Buisness Administration
Citrus College
Glendora, CA05-2027
Skills
- Procurement management
- Vendor relationship management
- Inventory management
- Logistics operations knowledge
- Shipping and receiving coordination
- Order fulfillment
- Record management
- Computer proficiency
- Customer service
Timeline
PURCHASING COORDINATOR
HARDWAREXSUPPLY
12.2022 - 04.2026
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE & SHIPPING CLERK
HARDWAREXSUPPLY
04.2021 - 12.2022
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE & SHIPPING CLERK
ARKON RESOURCES
05.2019 - 11.2020
Buisness Administration
Citrus College
High School Diploma -
El Monte High School