jenna bamforth

* Researched & sourced new items from current and prospective suppliers * Determined purchasing requirement by reviewing inventory levels in SAP * Placed purchase orders for materials, indirect goods and services * Entered purchase orders in SAP and reconciled with the receiving and accounting teams * Followed up with vendors on delivery times to ensure all products arrived on-time for production

Responsible for supporting the head of purchasing with the procurement of commodities, supplies, equipment and services

* Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Beau’s All Natural tap room and retail store * Managed a team of 10 employees, ensuring that all guests who visited the brewery had a positive experience * Evaluated and managed retail store inventory levels on a regular basis * Used SAP Business One to create sales orders for customers, perform inventory inquiries, and create sales reports; implemented new POS system (TouchBistro) * Planned and executed successful brewery events that resulted in increased sales and an enhanced experience for visitors to the brewery * Key accomplishment: Successfully improved sales results past $1M annually * Responded accordingly to customer needs and concerns through phone, email and in-person at the retail shop * Coordinated improvements in layout, executed planograms, merchandise planning, worked alongside marketing team to develop key merchandise items

* Formerly NII Northern International Inc.) * Responsible for managing all areas of participation in national houseware and giftware tradeshows in Canada and the United States * Managed the operations of the Candle Impressions permanent showroom in AmericasMart, Atlanta * Attended and managed the showroom during the major giftware shows in January and July * Worked with overseas vendors to ensure all samples arrived on-time and in perfect condition for show season * Assisted with product development and design to produce well rounded product lines * Coordinated all marketing activities and functions: developed sales materials as well as wrote and edited product catalogs * Designed and developed targeted plan-o-grams for major national customers * Team work with key account administrators, product managers, sales force and other office members

* Responsible for the day-to-day business of the Aerie store including supervising staff, interacting with customers and ensuring brand and operational standards met and exceeded expectations * Used effective communication and coaching skills to develop and motivate a high performance, energetic team * Supported the management team in all areas of the store including visual merchandising, coaching new and senior staff members and daily financial administration

* Awarded the American Eagle Achieving Excellence award by the district manager for outstanding customer service skills and excellent team leadership * Consistently received praise from customers for superior service and product knowledge

Promoted to Treasurer from Associate

* As head of purchasing I am responsible for sourcing materials for all areas of the brewery including organic ingredients, packaging and equipment * Developed close working relationships with key suppliers * Work with vendors to negotiate the best price for products and services, ensuring they arrive on-time * Address pricing discrepancies and quality concerns with suppliers * Determine material requirements using production forecast information, current inventory levels in SAP and supplier lead times * Assist in accurate inventory reporting in SAP * Coordinate pick-up and delivery of ingredients and materials as needed * Represent Beau's at industry trade shows, conferences and supplier events * Work closely with the marketing team on promotional items such as merchandise, POP displays, packaging and sales materials * Liase with multiple departments and all levels of management at Beau's including the Senior Leadership Team