Amanda Cottone

About Amanda Cottone

10+ Years in Client Care and Customer Service *Top Performing Business Development…

Experience

1. Procurement Specialist - Temporary Apex Systems

   UNFI

   Nov 2023 — Present

   Collects and updates data/information for department use within processes or reports. Assists and supports department personnel as needed. Resolves requests, questions, and problems promptly Updates internal systems with purchase order details (dates, quantities, discounts, etc.) Executes against reports such as the daily lost sales reports and open purchase order reports and compiles information to share with the buyers, operations, and suppliers’ as necessary. Responsible for maintaining effective, professional business relations with stakeholders. Follows up with suppliers regarding order confirmation as well as status checks on estimated time of arrival. Obtains and conveys information such as inventory adjustments as needed. Actively resolve issues or concerns that pertain to assigned tasks. Facilitates a “problem-solver” approach—identifies the problem, offers solutions, and executes results. Compiles information and data from various sources for specific departmental reports Posts records and processes departmental documents requiring specific knowledge of functional area. Assists in training new employees on job tasks, where applicable

Education

• New River Community College

  Associates, General Education

  1998 — 2001

• George Mason University

  Bachelor’s of Arts in Integrative Studies, Concentration - Advertising and Marketing

  2001 — 2004