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Andrea Johnston

Ventura

Summary

Professional purchasing expert with proven track record in optimizing procurement processes and driving cost efficiencies. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in vendor negotiation, inventory management, and strategic sourcing. Reliable and flexible with keen understanding of supply chain dynamics and market trends.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Supervisor

Primal Kitchen, a Kraft Heinz Company
06.2018 - Current

Managing bulk avocado oil supply with annual average of over $30,000,000 from overseas starting with annual contracts to delivery within the United States. Ensuring on time oil deliveries to co-manufacturers for production. Working with internal Quality, R&D, and Design Teams for primary and secondary packaging components, including glass, caps and labels. Working with label printer to submit ordering of replenishment and new labels to print. Ensuring the correct label versions are used for each production. Determining component order quantities to avoid supply chain loss. Maintaining vendor relationships. Managing inventory of all components along with tracking for historical purposes.

Education

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts & Sciences

Ventura College
Ventura, CA
2002

Skills

  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Team player
  • Sharp problem solver
  • Courteous demeanor
  • Customer service expert
  • Positive and friendly
  • MS Office proficient
  • Fluent in Spanish

Timeline

Purchasing Supervisor

Primal Kitchen, a Kraft Heinz Company
06.2018 - Current

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts & Sciences

Ventura College
Andrea Johnston