NATASHA MARSHALL
Calgary
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
PETSlink Distribution/Pet Planet LTD
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted market research to identify potential vendors and products
- Attended trade shows and conferences related to procurement activities
- Managed the procurement process from requisition to delivery
- Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers
- Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments
- Verified invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing
- Collaborated with management to assess materials needs and look for improved options to better meet changing demands
- Verified warehouse received accurate and timely inventory by regularly consulting database
- Evaluated offers from vendors and negotiated better prices or terms
- Purchased quality merchandise at lowest price and correct amounts
- Performed market research to identify new sources of supplies or services at competitive prices
- Created reports related to purchasing activities as requested by management team
- Utilized procurement software to streamline purchasing processes and improve accuracy
- Maintained and reviewed computerized or manual records of purchased items, costs and inventories
- Maintained a database of approved suppliers along with their contact information
- Managed inventory levels of purchased items in order to avoid stock-outs or excesses
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply chains
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines
Accounting Specialist
Pet Planet Ltd
05.2012 - 08.2023
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements
- Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support
- Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers
- Created journal entries as needed to record transactions in the general ledger
- Utilized software programs such as Quickbooks to enter data into the general ledger
- Assisted with the preparation of internal audits by providing requested documentation
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts
- Prepared and issued customer invoices, monitored receivables, and managed collections process
- Managed intercompany transactions and reconciled all intercompany accounts each month
- Reconciled bank statements for multiple accounts on a monthly basis
- Reviewed, processed and reconciled accounts payable invoices and payments
- Assisted with month-end and year-end close processes, preparing necessary journal entries
- Accounts payable and receivable experience for both Canada and the U.S
- Preparing monthly GST payments for the federal and provincial governments in Canada
- Prepared and made payments for the State of Arizona Transaction Privilege Taxes
- I set up business licenses and utilities for new store openings in the USA and Canada
Education
High School Diploma -
Stellenberg High School
South Africa01-1992
Skills
- Vendor relationship management
- Order tracking
- Price analysis
- Supplier performance metrics
- Purchasing
- Import-export regulations
- Pricing strategy
- Demand forecasting
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist
PETSlink Distribution/Pet Planet LTD
09.2023 - Current
Accounting Specialist
Pet Planet Ltd
05.2012 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Stellenberg High School
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