Jennifer Keating

Experience

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  PC Connection

  Jul 2000 - Nov 2008

  Manage the East Coast team of Account Managers (70+) with all communication to other departments, including escalating when appropriate. Effectively and efficiently manage daily operations of the sales floor often under immense pressure and time constraints. Work to improve efficiencies in daily functions such as order processing, supply chain operations, product management, pricing strategies and lead generations. Consistently communicate with Management with regard to issues and changes. Other areas include: Training, special project involvement, various escalations, decision making, adjustments, handling cross over issues, enforcing policies, transitioning accounts, coordinating special reports and requests, coordinating stock, and working with distribution center on special orders. Show less

  • Buyer

    Apr 2005 - Nov 2008

  • Sales Operations Manager

    Mar 2005 - Jan 2006

  • Training Specialist

    May 2002 - Mar 2005

  • Sales Operations Manager

    Jan 2002 - Mar 2004

  • Sales Support Supervisor

    Mar 1997 - May 2002

  • Sales Trainer

    Jul 2000 - Jan 2002
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  PC CONNECTION, INC

  Jan 2006 - Nov 2008

  Strategic Sourcing Specialist

  Negotiate pricing and place orders for large opportunities for sales. In charge of Bid registrations and pricing letters for various manufacturers. Go to for pricing programs and restrictions. Research One Off opportunities. Work closely with Sales, Product Management, Manufacturers, and Distributors to facilitate each transaction from beginning to end. Manage all necessary paperwork pertaining to each transaction Buyer Responsible for sales order fulfillment through purchasing for the Government teams. Work to optimize gross margin for sales by negotiating with vendors for the best possible pricing and the most effective manner of procurement in a timely manner. Determine the best sources of supply to manage the life cycle of purchase orders. Constantly interacting with vendors to negotiate pricing, place purchase orders and close out orders via tracking and returns. Show less

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  PC Connection

  Mar 2011 - Jun 2014

  • Process Improvement Analyst

    Nov 2012 - Jun 2014

  • Business Development Specialist

    Mar 2011 - Jan 2014
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  HP

  Nov 2014 - Nov 2017

  Pricing Specialist
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  Connection

  May 2018 - now

  Sales Operations Manager