Alena Kells
Wholesale - Retail Buyer
Montague,MA
Summary
Over the years I have increased level of responsibility, I have worked with others to achieve company objectives. I have Exceptional work ethic, commitment to organizational objectives, consistently seeking challenges in both personal and vocational pursuits, usability research, eager to learn. Driven to success, with transferable skills from my career and accomplishments.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Dairy Buyer
C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
North Hatfield, Massachusetts
01.2023 - 01.2025
- I was responsible for meeting Inventory to budgeted inventory goals, profit Management, Service Levels.
- I was responsible for buying time sensitive items, forecasting daily and seasonal movement, providing excellent service levels and customer service, providing professionalism and leadership to a profitable department.
- Maintain inventory levels, analyze and react to trends.
- Negotiate with vendors and customers to maximize product flow.
- Utilize Procurement Software programs such as Biceps, Relex for ordering product, Vista for forecasting and product information, inventory.
- Achieve targeted customer satisfaction by identifying and solving potential issues.
Dairy Associate Buyer
C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2023
- From Merchandising role I quickly settled into the role of Dairy Buyer.
Dairy Merchandising Assistant
C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2019
- In Merchandising Assistant role I was responsible for supporting the Merchandising Team with the implementation of billings, cost changes, customer support, and data integrity review.
Assistant Store, Assistant Administrative Manager
Kringle Candle Company
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Managing all daily Retail Store Operations including overseeing sales staff, customer service and communications directly and electronically; covering sales floor including opening and closing, cash and reports, scheduling floor coverage, processing shipping orders from Retail store etc.
- General administrative support (including payroll issues, attendance tracking, etc.); Overseeing Gift Basket Department and ordering all raw materials; Problem solving.
Associate Buyer
Yankee Candle Company
01.2007 - 01.2009
Assistant Buyer
Yankee Candle Company
01.2004 - 01.2007
Merchandise Specialist, Planner, Allocate
Yankee Candle Company
01.2002 - 01.2004
Inventory Supervisor
Yankee Candle Company
01.2001 - 01.2002
Catalog Floor Supervisor
Yankee Candle Company
01.2000 - 01.2001
Production, Retail Store, Stock Room, Receiving positions
Yankee Candle Company
01.1992 - 01.2000
Education
High School Diploma -
Liptovsky Mikulas School
Czechoslovakia 05.2001 -
Skills
Purchasing processes
Data-driven decision making
Multi-tasking strength
Customer service
Delivery management
Forecasting
Inventory monitoring
Sales experience
Database maintenance
Merchandising operations
Time management abilities
Critical thinking
Team collaboration
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Customer relationship management
Timeline
Dairy Buyer
C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
01.2023 - 01.2025
Dairy Associate Buyer
C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2023
Dairy Merchandising Assistant
C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2019
Assistant Store, Assistant Administrative Manager
Kringle Candle Company
01.2010 - 01.2014
Associate Buyer
Yankee Candle Company
01.2007 - 01.2009
Assistant Buyer
Yankee Candle Company
01.2004 - 01.2007
Merchandise Specialist, Planner, Allocate
Yankee Candle Company
01.2002 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
Liptovsky Mikulas School
05.2001 -
Inventory Supervisor
Yankee Candle Company
01.2001 - 01.2002
Catalog Floor Supervisor
Yankee Candle Company
01.2000 - 01.2001
Production, Retail Store, Stock Room, Receiving positions
Yankee Candle Company
01.1992 - 01.2000
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