Svetlana E

Purchasing manager

FLOWERBX • Temps plein

Nov 2023 - Nov 2024 • 1 yr

· Sourced and purchased plants from Russian and European suppliers, selecting optimal material based on price and quality criteria. · Planned and organized daily work schedules to ensure timely procurement and delivery. · Utilized Excel for data tracking, inventory analysis, and purchase reporting; worked with 1C accounting software for documentation and stock management. · Conducted business trips to supplier facilities to inspect and evaluate product quality before purchase. · Maintained accurate procurement records and reporting documentation, including contracts, invoices, and delivery notes. · Collaborated effectively within a team environment, coordinating with logistics, sales, and nursery operations.

Agronomist

Plant Circle • Temps plein

Nov 2017 - Nov 2023 • 6 yrs

· Developed and maintained technological production charts for container-grown and open-field ornamental & fruit crops. · Managed and led a team of 4–12 workers, ensuring daily tasks were completed efficiently and safely. · Organized all nursery operations in accordance with the agrotechnological plan, including planting, irrigation, fertilization, and pest control schedules. · Trained new employees on company procedures, plant care techniques, and safety standards. · Designed plant nutrition schedules (fertigation plans) tailored to different species and growth stages. · Programmed and monitored automated irrigation systems, ensuring proper functionality and water efficiency. · Conducted regular pest and disease monitoring across the nursery; implemented integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. · Created and maintained a seasonal treatment calendar for fungicides, insecticides, and growth regulators. · Managed all record-keeping and reporting documentation related to production, inventory, and workforce. · Planned procurement of chemicals (pesticides, fertilizers), tools, containers, substrates, and other operational materials to ensure uninterrupted production. · Performed plant propagation via division, seed sowing, and cuttings (softwood/hardwood). · Possessed expert knowledge of container nursery production and open-field cultivation for a wide range of ornamental and edible plants. · Advised clients on plant health, planting techniques, pruning, and overall maintenance. · Conducted on‑site client visits to supervise and inspect contracted work: spraying, pruning, fertilizing, aeration, mowing, lawn seeding, and other horticultural services.