Pablo Morocho

• Developed a knowledge base of the expanding product line quickly.
• Established communicative business relationships with new wholesale distributors.
• Met important deadlines set forth by the importers’ business plan.
• Monitored aging accounts receivable proactively, coordinating efforts with the owner.
• Managed international logistics (importing containers).
• Created BOLs, purchase orders, and invoices for clients and providers.
• Maintained inventory across all warehouses using Fishbowl and QuickBooks systems.

• Managed purchasing processes and supplier/vendor relationships.
• Collaborated with production for seasonal imports from El Salvador factory.
• Reviewed and processed purchase order requests promptly.
• Sourced new suppliers and analyzed their proposals.
• Negotiated proposals with suppliers to ensure quality and cost efficiency.
• Managed logistics for containers arriving in the US to local warehouses.
• Led and coordinated the purchasing team.

• Oversaw receiving and delivering food and related goods to main kitchen areas.
• Ensured quality control of goods against purchase orders and invoices.
• Fulfilled product requisition requests and responded to operational emergencies.
• Conducted outreach to local vendors to support event operations.
• Assisted other departments in general field operations.

• Managed all purchasing operations, including inventory control and requisition fulfillment.
• Trained purchasing team on inventory accountability, invoice pricing, and food quality standards.
• Recorded guest and operational packages, implementing scanning and documentation systems.
• Trained departmental managers on creating purchase orders and adhering to budgetary limits.
• Participated in hiring processes, including interviewing, onboarding, and training team members.
• Contributed to meetings on special events, finance, food cost, safety, and HR concerns.

Supervised storeroom clerks and ensured efficient operations.

Received invoices in the BirchStreet procurement system.

Ensured quality and quantity of incoming goods matched purchase orders.

Maintained organized storage and established inventory par levels.

Collaborated with the Director of Purchasing to mentor team members.

• Unloaded deliveries, stocked shelves, and maintained storeroom safety.
• Fulfilled food and operational supply requisitions and placed orders in BirchStreet.
• Received and checked deliveries against purchase orders.

• Received and checked food deliveries for quality, quantity, and price control.
• Produced pricing information for seasonal recipes and catering events.
• Managed invoice transactions and approved vendor payments.
• Prepared daily food cost reports and monthly budget analyses.