Trina Fazzari
Guelph,ON
Summary
Talented Buyer experienced in vendor and inventory management. Knowledgeable about pricing structures, supplier relations and contract negotiation.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Cd Wholesale Foods/ Equality Foods
10.2019 - 10.2024
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
- Optimized supply chain logistics, ensuring timely delivery of products and significantly reducing transportation costs.
- Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Buyer
Edesia Fine Foods
02.2013 - 07.2019
- Responsible for purchasing all Food Products as well as all supplies for the warehouse
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts
- Documented purchasing information in Distributec to maintain detailed and accurate records
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities
- Developed and improved account relationships
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries
- Organized and executed weekly inventory counts
Warehouse Worker
Edesia Fine Foods
12.2008 - 02.2015
- Prepared packages for shipment, pickup and our trucks for prompt delivery to customers
- Created bin locations for all products to ensure accurate picking of orders
- Managed product staging to efficiently transfer items between receiving, storage and shipping locations
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing “first in, first out” approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and quickly notified vendors to request replacements
- Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise
- Completed over 50 customer orders each day in warehouse setting
- Effectively operated pallet jacks to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations
- Manually transported warehouse materials weighing up to 50 pounds and maintained stamina while standing, sitting, bending and walking for extended periods of time
Maintenance Supervisor
Timberlane Tennis And Country Club
12.1998 - 06.2007
- Supervised 5 employees, including scheduling, training, and performance monitoring.
- Set up and maintained 8 clay Tennis Courts
- Maintained Clubhouse and grounds
- Maintained exercise equipment and swimming pools
- Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
- Implemented improved training programs for maintenance employees.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
Education
High school -
Cardinal Carter Catholic High School
Aurora, ON06.1993
Skills
- Resourcefulness
- Communication skills
- Purchasing expertise
- Vendor relations
- Vendor coordination
- Pricing negotiations
- Purchasing procedures
- Vendor negotiation
- Order taking
- System administration
- Quality assurance
- Invoicing and billing
- Product knowledge
- Customer service
- Order processing
- Data entry
References available upon request
References available upon request
Timeline
General Manager
Cd Wholesale Foods/ Equality Foods
10.2019 - 10.2024
Buyer
Edesia Fine Foods
02.2013 - 07.2019
Warehouse Worker
Edesia Fine Foods
12.2008 - 02.2015
Maintenance Supervisor
Timberlane Tennis And Country Club
12.1998 - 06.2007
High school -
Cardinal Carter Catholic High School
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