NIASHA HAYES
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Professional purchasing specialist with strong analytical skills and deep knowledge of procurement processes. Adept at supplier negotiations, contract management, and inventory control. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, ensuring seamless operations and achieving desired outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, always ready to meet changing demands with high standards and focus on results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Centralized Purchasing Specialist
Synergy Face + Body Medical Spa
06.2024 - Current
- Enhanced supplier relationships through effective communication and negotiation tactics, leading to improved contract terms.
- Streamlined purchasing processes by implementing efficient procurement strategies, resulting in cost savings.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities with thorough analysis of market trends and supplier capabilities, achieving significant budget reductions.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Resolved discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders in a timely manner, maintaining strong financial controls within the department.
- Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue, and driving cost savings of 20%.
Inventory Specialist
Synergy MedSpa
03.2022 - 06.2025
- Administered purchase order processes and placed orders as requested, streamlining ordering process and receipt organization for future reference.
- Analyzed and reviewed reorder report recommendations for daily and weekly replenishment, making recommendations on product offerings based on consumer data.
- Prepared periodic purchasing and supply reports, verifying supply and establishing professional connections with vendor representatives.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels based on management direction and customer demand.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Completed physical inventory counts weekly for medical supplies and monthly counts for retail products.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
Stock Controller
Ann Taylor/ Loft
05.2015 - 09.2022
- Determined and performed appropriate adjustments of authorized stock levels.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Simplified shipping and receiving processes for improved workflow.
- Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
Order Fulfillment Supervisor
Macy's
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Reviewed daily queue report to confirm all orders were processed within shipping system as scheduled.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Documented orders and updated daily logs with shift activities and incidents.
- Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
- Managed, motivated and monitored team of 8 associates every shift.
- Handled production picking, packing and shipping orders.
- Processed orders each shift with consistent record of meeting or exceeding productivity targets.
Skills
- Vendor Relations
- Vendor Negotiations
- Pricing Analysis
- Purchasing Strategies Development
- Strategic sourcing
- Budget planning
- E-procurement systems
- Purchase order processing
- Materials requirement planning
- Accounts payable
- Inventory management
Timeline
Centralized Purchasing Specialist
Synergy Face + Body Medical Spa
06.2024 - Current
Inventory Specialist
Synergy MedSpa
03.2022 - 06.2025
Order Fulfillment Supervisor
Macy's
03.2019 - 03.2022
Stock Controller
Ann Taylor/ Loft
05.2015 - 09.2022
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