Maryam Momeni
Summary
A proactive Purchasing Manager helps businesses meet fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. Performs detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing, and value assessment to form the best overall strategy for long-term gain. Manages the purchasing budget to determine the feasibility of contracts and exceed savings goals. Purchasing Supervisor, bringing +6 years of experience focused on actualizing high-quality, cost-effective procurement solutions. Talented in leading projects, directing logistics, and managing inventory needs. Dedicated to maintaining schedules and budgets while enhancing operational performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Supervisor
Ronco Safety
04.2022 - Current
- Responsible for forecasting and procurement, lean inventory and cost-saving purchasing
- Purchased, forecasted, managed, and replenished 300+ overseas and Local SKUs align with the management strategy
- Negotiated a new supplier contract that resulted in a 30% cost savings on an annual basis
- Developed professional relationships with 50+ global and local vendors ensuring stable best quality and price for replenishment
- Analyzed shorts reports, safety stock levels, back-order reports, the month of stock, the average month of sales, and demand trends using ERP,365 BC, and Excel
- Worked closely with logistics and coordinated a cross-functional team to improve the procurement process, resulting in a 30% reduction in lead time
- Helped the pricing team with margin calculation and vendor price support
- Monitored vendor and SKU performance reports, reviewed lead times, and executed strategies to improve shelf availability toalign with the management KPIs.
Customer Service Manager
Walmart Canada
10.2018 - 02.2023
- Responsible for managing 45+ employees while ensuring quality of sales and service
- Increased MasterCard applications by 15% during the year 2020 due to the team effort
- Utilized outstanding problem-solving, persuasion, and negotiation skills to diffuse difficult customer situations with tact and ease, achieving winning outcomes for both customer and Company
- Track stock levels and attain inventory targets by ordering supplies in a timely manner.
Purchasing Manager
Arista Floral Distribution
02.2012 - 09.2018
- Maintained strong relationships with suppliers, communicating regularly to stay up-to-date on product availability and industry trends
- Supervised a cross-functional team of buyers and worked closely different departments
- Reduced excessive inventory by 40% by practicing lean inventory and analyzing data and market.
Education
Advanced Diploma - BA - Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Seneca College
04.2022
Bachelors of Science - Applied Mathematics
Azad University of Tehran
04.2006
Skills
- Scheduling and Planning
- Mathematical and Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Outstanding data analysis, forecasting and tracking of purchase orders
- Supplier relationship and sourcing the best vendor based on quality, lead time, and prices
- Mastery of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft 365, and ERP systems
- Excellent communication skills with a focus on team-building and customer relations
- Outstanding organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities
- Supply Chain Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Price Negotiation
- Strategic Planning
- Efficiency Improvement
- Pricing Structures
- Contract Negotiation
- Cost Reduction
- Vendor Sourcing
- Inventory Coordination
Professional Memberships
- American Production and Inventory Control Society, 2022, Present
- Chartered Managers Canada, 2021, Present
Personal Information
Title: Buyer
Awards
High Honor student, Seneca College, 2020/09, 2022/04, Completed 6 semester with GPA 4/4 and recognized as a high honored student
Volunteer Experience
Tigran, Toronto, ON, 03/2018, 03/2018, Logistic Coordinator, Coordinated logistics for Tirgan Festival, including managing vendor relationships, arranging transportation, coordinating schedules, and overseeing setup and teardown of event/project equipment and supplies
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Reduced back orders by 25 % align with the company S&OP goals.
- Used Microsoft Excel and the ERP system to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised a team of 45 staff members at Walmart Canada.
- Saved company 20% per year by creating improved vendor sourcing and negotiation procedures.
- Improved lead time by expediting the shipments or reroute the freight as a team project
Timeline
Purchasing Supervisor
Ronco Safety
04.2022 - Current
Customer Service Manager
Walmart Canada
10.2018 - 02.2023
Purchasing Manager
Arista Floral Distribution
02.2012 - 09.2018
Advanced Diploma - BA - Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Seneca College
Bachelors of Science - Applied Mathematics
Azad University of Tehran
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