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Samantha Berger

@samanthaberger

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Purchasing and inventory operations supervisor at J.W. Pepper Music and Sons who improved workflows and forecasting.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a growth-oriented opportunity to apply and expand my analytical and operational expertise.

At J.W. Pepper Music and Sons, I led operational improvement initiatives in Inventory Management and supervised a small team supporting back-office inventory operations. I also coordinated with procurement, operations, AP, warehouse teams, and suppliers across procure-to-pay processes.

I built forecasting and reporting tools for purchasing and inventory planning, produced consignment sales and inventory reports, and managed purchase orders through reconciliation and closure. As an Inventory Analyst, I developed weekly forecasts and maintained and audited approximately 17,000 SKUs.

Earlier at J.W. Pepper Music and Sons, I managed purchasing for assigned suppliers, maintained a catalog of approximately 200,000 SKUs, and analyzed demand trends to reduce stockouts and excess inventory. I’m seeking a growth-oriented opportunity to apply and expand my analytical and operational expertise.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Violist

Current

Tetrada Strings

Jun 2011 - Present (15 years 4 months)

Perform at weddings, events, and private functions. Market the ensemble to churches, venues, and planners, and negotiate contracts and performance fees.

Music Performance Marketing Contract Negotiation

Supervisor, Analytics/Back-Office Operations

J.W. Pepper Music and Sons

Jul 2024 - Feb 2026 (1 year 7 months)

Led operational and process improvement initiatives within inventory management, supervised a small team, and coordinated procure-to-pay processes across departments and suppliers. Managed daily and seasonal purchasing and oversaw the full purchase order lifecycle.

Inventory Management Process Improvement Team Leadership Procure To Pay Forecasting Reporting Oracle ERP Data Analysis User Acceptance Testing

Inventory Analyst

J.W. Pepper Music and Sons

Jul 2022 - Jul 2024 (2 years)

Redesigned operational workflows, developed weekly forecasting reports, and managed purchasing for assigned suppliers. Maintained and audited approximately 17,000 SKUs and created monthly sales and inventory reports for consignment suppliers.

Inventory Management Forecasting Data Analysis Purchasing Reporting Oracle ERP SKU Management

Lead Purchasing Associate

J.W. Pepper Music and Sons

Sep 2019 - Jul 2022 (2 years 10 months)

Managed daily and seasonal purchasing for assigned suppliers, maintained a catalog of approximately 200,000 SKUs, and executed purchase orders. Analyzed demand trends to reduce stockouts and excess inventory, and oversaw the full procure-to-pay cycle.

Purchasing Forecasting Inventory Management SKU Management Procure To Pay Data Analysis Reporting

Music and Communications Director

Schmata Productions Community Youth Theater

Jan 2013 - Jun 2020 (7 years 5 months)

Taught music and prepared youth performers for theatrical productions. Coordinated fundraising and community outreach, managed social media and communications, and collaborated with directors, volunteers, and parents.

Music Education Communication Skills Social Media Management Fundraising Event Coordination