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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name
Weston, FL Street Address , Cell: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE
EMAIL AVAILABLE
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Objective
Highly motivated self-starter looking to obtain employment in a positive and fast paced working environment.
I posses a solid familiarity with sourcing and vendor management, import/export process as well as the logistical aspect of the process. Great ability to work as a team, take initiative, and work with minimal supervision.
Global Hardware Sourcing LLC. (Toolcraft) Aventura, FL February 2012 Present
Product Development Lead
 Do cost analysis for new products within countries where the company s brand is established.
 Identify sources abroad (China) for the manufacturing and production of new product
 Strategic development of suppliers
 Responsible for the procurement of products that are recognized as best in class, are highly innovative, and deliver competitive margins. Research competitive reports, defining product specifications and quality standards.
 Develop knowledge on the market that the product(s) is intended to serve and understand the features and benefits of each new proposed product and its competitors
 Participate in international trade shows (China and US) in an effort to identify new products and suppliers
 Lead the RFQ process with a series of suppliers, review proposals and negotiate optimum pricing
 Work closely with suppliers to identify sales trends and determine long term sustainability of new products
 Present to the Senior Leadership Team proposals for consideration of new products to include market research, sales trends, competitors stats, market value, and potential margins
 Work with the Quality Assurance Department and suppliers to obtain necessary certification for newly proposed products.
 Submit requests to suppliers for technical specs and samples for each new product. Upon arrival of samples, inspect for quality standards and compliance of product specifications.
 Forecast levels of initial demand for the new product to meet the demand in each region while keeping a constant check on global stock levels. Stock levels to be in line with the demand in each business unit within each region.
 Request proforma, review for accuracy and present to the Planning department
 Track purchase order from inception to delivery in its final destination.
 Inform the sales department within each business unit of new product arrival, marketing strategies, sales expectations
 Track and trend new products for six months upon arrival to each business unit.
H Glass & Mirrors, Inc. Davie, FL January 2005 February 2012
2008-2011 - Accounting Coordinator
 Served as liaison between the company and suppliers; by resolving account related issues such as reconciliations, auditing and balancing accounts for both vendors and customers.
 Worked closely with freight companies to coordinate shipments
 Processed accurate orders ensuring on-time delivery and appropriate documentation
 Drafted daily quotes for prospective customers & negotiated terms and conditions
 Managed the vendor resolution personnel to decrease annual backlog to 26%
 Provided training to personnel in the areas of problem resolution strategies, auditing, invoice processing, and account balancing.
 Negotiated international contracts to meet exporting requirements
 Increased sales by 18% for the year 2002 by designing competitive bids
Created solid working relationships with vendors and office staff
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 Processed full cycle AP process for assigned accounts
 Posted payments to ledger and audited transmissions for accuracy
 Printed an average of over 300 checks weekly
 Investigated billing discrepancies and resolved these as per our accounting guidelines
 Reconciled ledger reports for manual checks, refunds, disbursements
 Assisted management in special projects as needed, primarily related to bank reconciliations and auditing
 Accurate data entry skills
 Worked closely with purchasing department to ensure accuracy of orders and billing
 Assisted Payroll with the processing of data entry for new hires and generated weekly checks
 Generated Payroll reports for the field and reviewed for accuracy
Parts & Tools Supply, Co. (Part-Time) Sunrise, FL January 2005- June 2010
Purchasing and Sales Consultant
Served as U.S. liaison for petroleum distributors in Ecuador and Colombia
Prepared quotes for potential clients, inclusive of coordination of freight and necessary export documentation
Worked with local representatives for U.S companies located in Central and South America
Coordinated the transport of materials and equipment to their final destination once the freight was delivered at the country of destination
Generated final billing in accordance to the contract specific to the client and the country of destination
Advance Care Solutions Sunrise, FL January 2003- June 2005
Accounts Specialist
 Coordinated proper documentation of all orders for delivery
 Processed electronic verification for purchase eligibility
 Processed all incoming orders daily for assigned customer base
 Coordinated on-time delivery with freight companies
 Handled account auditing process for the organization and identified processing improvement controls while maintaining appropriate levels of inventory
 Consistently identified cost effective shipping strategies
 Supervised problem resolution area, consistently conducted investigations to identify beneficial solutions that met both budgetary needs as well as service expectations
 Conducted negotiations with potential and/or current suppliers to obtain maximum value
 Obtained product or service information such as price, availability, warranty standards and delivery terms
 Established vendor and supplier quality controls to improve and maintain service satisfaction
 Provided superior customer service to clients and associates
 Processed Major Market orders to ensure compliance of terms and conditions
Representaciones Guma Bogota, Colombia June 1999 January 2003
2000-2003 Purchasing - Assistant Manager
 Processed necessary importing documentation for international clientele
 Served as liaison between Administration and International customers
 Audited annual contracts and customized new existing contracts when necessary
 Managed the billing process and accurately maintained all international accounts
 Provided international clientele with quotes and drafted sale contracts
 Audited high dollar bids for accuracy
 Generated competitive bids to increase sales for 15% annually
1999-2000 Accounting Representative
 Processed all invoices for international accounts
 Audited and researched monthly statements to decreased processing backlog
 Served as liaison between Accounting and management
 Generated monthly Accounting activity reports for management
 Ensured that billing was in line as specified in each product contract
Bancafe (Banco Colombiano) Bogota, Colombia February 1997 - May 1999
Branch Assistant Manager
 Submitted weekly disbursements reports to corporate branch
 Maintained and conducted continuous auditing of general ledger
 Implemented key changes to improve and facilitate processing controls
 Maintained supply Budget for three branches and audited inventory
 Supervised personnel and handled all employee related matters such as interviews, schedules, payroll, corrective actions and terminations
 Processed weekly payroll for 35 employees
 Approved invoicing for monthly expenses incurred in three branches
 Minimized costs by strategically allocating personnel among three different branches
Education
B.A Business Administration, December 1999
Computer Experience and Other Skills
Software: Proficient in: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), JD Edwards Enterprise One, UNIX- Accounting, Quicken, ProBusiness (Payroll), Certipay (Payroll), QuickBooks, GreatPlains (basic).
Other Skills: Bilingual Fluent in Spanish, both verbal and written capabilities
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