Tory Pocztowski
Norridge,IL
Summary
Dedicated Procurement professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer - Corporate
US Foods
01.2020 - Current
- Input all data into system using JDA Software and record order updates for 2 US Foods markets which contain over 40 Vendors and 500 APN's while maintaining a service level of 99% and spoilage less than 1% of total sales.
- Successfully managed the daily tasks of ordering and handling logistics for 40,000lbs of produce to be transported from California to Atlanta Georgia.
- Manage service level to effectively hold company standards while minimizing potential vendors cuts and stock outs.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Prioritized important customers by reviewing logistics and handling shortages while delivering with on time schedules.
- Performed extensive vendor and supplier research to identify cost-effective options and product availability
- Led procurement team by training staff and overseeing purchasing decisions
- Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
Replenishment Buyer
US Foods
04.2017 - 01.2020
- Placed purchase orders for produce consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
- Removed poor performing items from future buys.
- Generated reports detailing sales trends and product performances.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns and determine suitable type and quantity of company inventory items
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
Owner / Operator
Village Pizza
09.2005 - 04.2017
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
Project Architect
Architectural Services Enhancement
06.1999 - 09.2005
- Prepared, checked and coordinated documentation to support component design and application.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Presented project information and status updates to customers and fielded concerns.
- Project team leader for a variety of projects including, Restaurants, Educational Facilities, Churches, Residential, and Commercial Construction.
- Project Team leader from Design Development through Construction Administration for a AIA award winning 25,000 square foot Computer Incubator Building in Silicon Valley for a Fortune 500 Company.
- Kept project on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, ILAssociate of Arts - Architecture And Building Science
Triton College
River Grove, ILSkills
- Leadership Qualifications
- Product Procurement
- Time Management Skilled
- Transportation Arrangements
- Supply Chain Management
- Waste Reduction
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- Computer Proficiency
Timeline
Senior Buyer - Corporate
US Foods
01.2020 - Current
Replenishment Buyer
US Foods
04.2017 - 01.2020
Owner / Operator
Village Pizza
09.2005 - 04.2017
Project Architect
Architectural Services Enhancement
06.1999 - 09.2005
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Illinois At Chicago
Associate of Arts - Architecture And Building Science
Triton College
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