Procurement Intern
Domtar Paper Company
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: Plymouth Mill
- Purchased vital equipment for the mill
- Communicated with suppliers about status of orders
- Spearheaded project to inventory and assess condition and water usage of all mechanical seals in the mill so as to measure possible energy and water savings
- Preformed 5-year equipment and vehicle review
- Physically inspected mobile equipment
- Preformed audit on the necessity of all storeroom inventory
- Preformed log quality audits
- Preformed contractor safety inspections
- Shadowed Foresters
- Plymouth Mill
- Monitored inventory levels to prevent stockouts while minimizing excess stock through demand forecasting techniques.
- Ensured data accuracy within the procurement system by regularly updating vendor information, contract details, and pricing agreements.
- Managed purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery and accurate documentation for seamless operations.
- Improved supplier performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing feedback, and addressing issues promptly.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet organizational objectives through efficient procurement practices.
- Assisted senior procurement staff in driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organization''s supply chain.
- Maintained accurate records of all procurement activities for audit purposes and informed decisionmaking.
- Provided accurate and up-to-date records of leading procurement procedures.
- Managed database of vendor details and pricing information to maintain organization.
- Utilized software to order, track and invoice product shipments.
- Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue, and profits.
