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Jennifer Salazares

San Jose

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer (Hybrid)

Wedgewood Connect
San Jose
09.2020 - 01.2025
  • Procure raw materials and indirect items including packaging and shipping materials for a startup 503B Compounding Pharmacy
  • Ensure adequate stock levels and provide effective vendor management to support production schedule
  • Sourced materials from approved vendors following cGMP guidelines
  • Liaised with accounting and vendors to minimize and clear up invoice discrepancies.
  • Reviewed and updated purchasing policies and procedures to improve efficiency and compliance.
  • Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
  • Collaborated with quality assurance teams to ensure products met company and industry standards.
  • Participated in supplier calls to define component deliveries, meeting scheduled production dates.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to understand material requirements and ensure timely delivery.
  • Purchased 90% of all materials for site contributing from initial startup and testing through to process stability and final production of over 100 medications.

Main Buyer

Sonoma Graphic Products
San Jose
11.2018 - 09.2020
  • Purchase and maintain stock for 4 locations across 3 different states.
  • Process all specialty orders and drop shipments.
  • Quote & Order Equipment Parts for Technicians.
  • Enter new items and manage existing items and information in database.
  • Assists Sales team with various inquiries.
  • Manage vendor relationships.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Metro Publishing
San Jose
06.2017 - 11.2018
  • Process billing and manage A/R for several publications.
  • Post payments, resolve discrepancies and communicate with customers and sales representatives to resolve account issues.

Accounting Clerk / Office Assistant

Sonoma Graphic Products
San Jose
11.2013 - 06.2017
  • Process cash receipts, billing, collection, account reconciliations etc.
  • Assist customer service team with processing orders.
  • Greet visitors, order supplies, distribute mail and coordinate special lunches and events.

Reservation Agent

Azores Express
San Jose
05.2012 - 10.2013
  • Book and manage international travel for SATA airlines using Amadeus selling platform.
  • Provide exceptional customer service.
  • Prepare end of day reports and deposits.

Sales Agent/Dispatcher

Go East Movers, Inc.
Milpitas
11.2010 - 02.2012

Sales Agent/Dispatcher

ASAP Relocations, Inc.
San Jose
11.2006 - 09.2010
  • Process leads, conveying services offered to customers and estimating costs for relocation.
  • Process contracts, update customers on logistics, troubleshoot as needed.
  • Perform basic office duties such as greeting guests, faxing, filing, distributing mail, answering phones etc.

Education

Various Courses -

DeAnza College
Cupertino
01.2005

HS Diploma -

San Jose High Academy
San Jose
01.2002

Skills

  • Accounts reconciliation
  • Invoice management
  • Payment processing
  • Customer communication
  • Problem solving
  • Data analysis
  • Cash application
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Data entry and management
  • Purchase order management

Timeline

Buyer (Hybrid)

Wedgewood Connect
09.2020 - 01.2025

Main Buyer

Sonoma Graphic Products
11.2018 - 09.2020

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Metro Publishing
06.2017 - 11.2018

Accounting Clerk / Office Assistant

Sonoma Graphic Products
11.2013 - 06.2017

Reservation Agent

Azores Express
05.2012 - 10.2013

Sales Agent/Dispatcher

Go East Movers, Inc.
11.2010 - 02.2012

Sales Agent/Dispatcher

ASAP Relocations, Inc.
11.2006 - 09.2010

Various Courses -

DeAnza College

HS Diploma -

San Jose High Academy
Jennifer Salazares