Elizabeth Sukkar
Oakland,CA
Summary
Diligent Purchasing Coordinator with solid background in coordinating purchasing activities and ensuring timely procurement processes. Proven track record in streamlining supplier relationships and enhancing inventory management. Demonstrated ability in contract negotiation and cost reduction strategies. Known for exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Coordinator
Prime Roots
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted in sourcing and evaluating suppliers for purchasing needs
- Coordinated purchase orders and tracked delivery schedules
- Supported inventory management by monitoring stock levels
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely procurement
- Maintained accurate records of purchases and supplier information
- Processed invoices and resolved discrepancies with vendors
- Contributed to improving purchasing processes for efficiency
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company policies before approval, minimizing errors and potential disputes.
- Contacted each vendor and recorded information regarding price, availability and quality of products.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering trust and collaboration that enabled successful negotiations.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing stockouts and excess inventory costs while maintaining optimal product availability.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
Global Key Account Coordinator
Vionic Shoes
03.2022 - 01.2023
- QVC Home Shopping Network - Vionic Shoes sells on the Home Shopping Network during an allotted time-slot and our team places the seasons shoe orders, manages the orders, and ships the shoes to QVC in time to meet their On Air date. My responsibilities are as noted below;
- Participate in daily meetings with team to go over the needed tasks for the week and work together on any issues that arise.
- Review the QVC portal each morning for new shoe orders and work with Vionic team to place orders, and communicate the confirmation as well as any unavailable items to the QVC team.
- Refresh the QVC dashboard each morning that the QVC Sales Representative uses to review the top selling shoes as well as to compare with previous months.
- Organize and maintain all shoe orders as well as the samples needed for the current season and work in conjunction with the Sales Representative and QVC team to ensure their items arrive in time for their allotted air time.
- Create spreadsheets that lists the requested items for that season, that QVC will sell on air as well as on their website. The spreadsheet details the colors, sizes, quantities and requested arrival date, as well as a spreadsheet for the samples needed.
- Create or update Quality Assurance Spec Cards for each shoe to go on air for the season. Some shoes will change materials from one season to the next and each spec card must speak to the material details of the current shoe. Work with the Product and Development teams to clarify shoe material details(Example of spec card details; Material of upper i.e. Leather and leather type, closures, insole, outsole, size range, etc)
- Create and refresh report daily to keep track of the estimated delivery dates and partner with the QVC team to make any necessary adjustments so they receive the items on time. (The dates start from when the shoe leaves our factory, then the port arrival, then the arrival to warehouse date)
- Manually release orders to the warehouse with enough time to pack and ship depending on quantities. Before releasing the order, I review the order to ensure the ship-to location, and the total quantity is available to ship.
- Communicate with Vionic’s warehouse team to ensure samples and shoe orders go out on time and with high priority if late.
- Confirm with the Sales Representative that the shoe samples arrived and that QVC received their shoe orders on time and to the correct warehouse.
Order Management Representative
Vionic Shoes
03.2018 - 2022
- Processed customer orders accurately using order management systems, ensuring timely fulfillment.
- Coordinated with sales and logistics teams to resolve order discrepancies and improve service delivery.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers, providing exceptional support throughout the order lifecycle.
- Trained new team members on order processing procedures and system navigation for improved efficiency.
- Create, run and review reports daily for any items with delays and partner with the sales rep and customers to confirm a plan of action ton coordinate expediting if needed.
- Partner with the internal team for new account creation, and invoicing.
- Engaged in warehouse communication to track and identify potential problems with order distribution.
Store Manager
Beauty Center
06.2013 - 03.2018
- Supervised daily operations to ensure optimal store performance and customer satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented staff training programs to enhance team efficiency and knowledge.
- Created ways to motivate employees with contests and product knowledge classes through the sales representatives of different product lines.
- Provided one-on-one customer support in fast-paced environment.
- Cultivated customer loyalty, produced repeat customers and improved sales.
- Managed inventory control processes to minimize shrinkage and maintain stock availability.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and inform strategic merchandising decisions.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA01-2009
High School Diploma -
Skyline High School
Oakland, CA01-2007
Skills
- Material requirement planning
- ERP system experience
- Vendor relationship management
- Data organization
- Inventory management
- Product sourcing
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Time management and planning
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Purchasing Coordinator
Prime Roots
05.2024 - Current
Global Key Account Coordinator
Vionic Shoes
03.2022 - 01.2023
Order Management Representative
Vionic Shoes
03.2018 - 2022
Store Manager
Beauty Center
06.2013 - 03.2018
No Degree - General Studies
San Francisco State University
High School Diploma -
Skyline High School