Veronique Menton
Vallejo,CA
Summary
Accomplished Purchasing Manager with a proven track record at Kimono, enhancing supplier relations and driving cost reductions. Expert in Purchase Order Management and Vendor Relationship Management, I excel in operations efficiency and sustainable procurement. Demonstrated success in improving customer satisfaction rates at Trader Joe's through strategic leadership and exceptional customer service.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Kimono
01.2022 - Current
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
Mate
Trader Joe's
01.2007 - 03.2014
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
- managed crew of 40+ employees
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Resolved escalated customer issues effectively leading to improved customer satisfaction rates.
Crew Member/sales Associate
Trader Joe's
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- ordered products for multiple sections of the store such as produce, dairy, and grocery to maintain adequate stock and minimize spoils.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- assisted in training new crew members.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Software Applications
Heald College
Concord, CASkills
- Purchase Order Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Supplier Relations
- Operations Management
- Resourcefulness
- Sustainable procurement
- Professional Demeanor
- MS Office
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Relationship Building
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Kimono
01.2022 - Current
Mate
Trader Joe's
01.2007 - 03.2014
Crew Member/sales Associate
Trader Joe's
01.2002 - 01.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Business Software Applications
Heald College
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