Matthew Garcia M
Brownsville
Summary
A dynamic professional with over 14 years of experience in category management, I possess expertise in vendor evaluation and team leadership. I am adept at implementing quality assurance measures while cultivating strong customer relationships. I am dedicated to delivering measurable improvements and optimizing supplier portfolios to enhance organizational efficiency
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Category Manager
Advantage Solutions
Clayton
03.2016 - Current
- Managed company relationships to ensure quality and timely project completions.
- Conducted regular category reviews to assess performance and drive improvements.
- Led training sessions for team members on category management best practices.
- Evaluated vendor performance on a quarterly basis to ensure quality standards were met or exceeded.
- Maintained relationships with key suppliers while managing supplier portfolios effectively.
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals to add value to themarketing team.
- Monitored employee attendance and punctuality throughout the work schedule.
- Recorded time entries and maintained accurate timekeeping records daily.
- Managed wellsite logistics, including ordering materials and supplies needed for jobsites or ordering rental equipment when necessary.
- Ordering materials needed for upcoming projects.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Operated heavy machinery for safe demolition of various structures.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety standards.
- Followed blueprints and project plans to execute demolition tasks accurately.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project progress and challenges.
- Operated various hand and power tools including jackhammers, saws, drills, wrenches.
Education
High School Diploma -
Porter High School
Brownsville Tx 08-2008
Skills
- Category management
- Vendor evaluation
- Supplier negotiation
- Project coordination
- Data analysis
- Customer relationship management
- Quality assurance
- Team leadership
- Training delivery
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Merchandising
- Written communication
- Reliability
- Detail-oriented
- Training and development
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Adaptability
- Category planning
Languages
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Custom
References available upon request.
Timeline
Category Manager
Advantage Solutions
03.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Porter High School