ALEXIS S. PRESCOTT
New Windsor
Summary
Professional purchasing specialist with proven ability to streamline procurement processes and optimize supplier relationships. Adept at strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and inventory management. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, consistently adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, analytical thinking, and strong organizational skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Planning/Purchasing Manager – Senior Buyer
Lighting Services Incorporated
07.2018 - Current
- Evaluated and re-structured the exiting Planning/Purchasing department for Lighting Services Inc.
- With the re-structure and training of staff, material issues for production were reduced by approximately 30% and OTD has improved to an average of 92%.
- Developed and wrote many policies and procedures, as well as work instructions, for better utilization of the system across many different departments.
- Streamlined the import and shipping program.
- Reviewed and verified/corrected HTS codes on imported items.
- instituted a quarterly savings goal resulting in $1.3M to date.
- During COVID-19, successfully managed staff remotely.
- Met all company goals for decreasing inventory while still meeting the demands to fulfill customer orders.
- Project Manager for several factory upgrades and renovations;
Purchasing Manager
Schatz Bearing Corporation
07.2014 - 06.2018
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- In first two months, improved utilization of MRP system to 100% accuracy.
- Created all aspects of work instructions for Purchasing utilization of ERP system.
- In first two month, exceeded company goals with over $600K for immediate buys and estimated $1.5M for ongoing purchases.
- Solely responsible for global sourcing and establishing of a Global Supply Chain.
- Visited and performed audits of suppliers.
- Coordinating all freight and on time delivery from suppliers.
Operations Manager
Durasol Awnings
03.2013 - 07.2014
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Implemented policies to facilitate better organization, increased production and improved work environment for safety and comfort.
- Negotiated all domestic and international freight carriers.
- Strong interaction with managerial counterparts and corporate management.
Education
VARIOUS COURSES
Skills
- Purchase order management
- Supplier relationship management
- Supply chain management
- Vendor sourcing
- Logistics coordination
- Project management
- Procurement process improvement
- Material requirement planning
Timeline
Planning/Purchasing Manager – Senior Buyer
Lighting Services Incorporated
07.2018 - Current
Purchasing Manager
Schatz Bearing Corporation
07.2014 - 06.2018
Operations Manager
Durasol Awnings
03.2013 - 07.2014
VARIOUS COURSES
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