ALICE ANDERSON
Summary
Proactive Purchasing Manager helping businesses meet fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. Performs detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing and value assessment to form best overall strategy for long-term gain. Manages purchasing budget to determine feasibility of contracts and exceed savings goals.
Open to remote/hybrid full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
GALA NORTH AMERICA.
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Collaborated with finance departments on budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring accurate representation of procurement expenses and cost-saving opportunities.
- Improved inventory management by implementing demand forecasting techniques and optimizing reorder points for critical items.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Reduced procurement costs by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
- Ensured compliance with corporate policies and industry regulations by implementing robust procurement controls and monitoring systems.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
Production Manager
FLORA CLASSIQUE, INC.
04.2019 - 05.2022
- Responsible for 7 to 40 people, for multiple production lines.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Set and distribute production plan/goals, prioritize, and communicate them to internal and external teams
- Establish workflow policies that enhance speed and efficiency without compromising product safety or integrity
- KPI reporting for various production runs, reworks, and sample development
- Attention to detail, planning, multi-tasking, teamwork, leadership in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Responsible for developing internal controls and policies designed to ensure that all compliance needs are met, for the company, state, federal and applicable customers.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
Project Manager
CROWN CRAFTS INFANT PRODUCTS, INC.
03.2014 - 02.2018
- Responsible for auditing, submitting, and updating all essential project documentation by vendor and assisted with product development by production order and due date
- Work with all departments both internally and externally providing attention to detail, identifying what was priority and ability to run multiple projects simultaneously
- Management required that we identify potential problems, solve them in a timely manner and keep corrective costs to a bare minimum
- Work through potential quality control issues and implement corrective measures for future orders in the process
- Daily and weekly reporting was required to avoid any delays in production and shipping.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
Education
A.A. Culinary Arts -
Art Institute of San Bernardino, California Campus
01.2018
B.S. Business -
University of Phoenix, California Campus
01.2011
Skills
- Reporting knowledge
- Team Leadership
- Materials Management
- Global Procurement
- Demand forecasting
- MS Office
- Inventory Management
- Relationship Building
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Attention to Detail
- Price Negotiations
- Purchase Orders
- Supplier management
- Logistics Coordination
- Documentation And Reporting
- Vendor Sourcing
- Written/Verbal Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- ERP Software
- Distribution experience
- Contract Negotiation
- Strategic Sourcing
Volunteer Experience
- Whittier SDA Church, Elder / Women’s Ministry Director / Adventist Community Services Member / Church Board Member, 10/2018, Present, My professional life has given me the skills to apply the need in all these ministries and decision making those best services the church and community.
- Army Reserve - 950th Maintenance Company, Los Alamitos, California FRG (Family Readiness Group), Team Leader, 08/06, 05/08, Joined in August 2006 and appointed Team Leader October 14, 2006. Responsible for leading team of volunteers whose purpose is to provide support to our stationed and deployed soldiers and their families. The primary function is to empower our families by providing them with information and resources while their soldiers are mobilized. Planning and delegating responsibility for events to create a family atmosphere and team attitude.
Timeline
Procurement Manager
GALA NORTH AMERICA.
05.2022 - 04.2024
Production Manager
FLORA CLASSIQUE, INC.
04.2019 - 05.2022
Project Manager
CROWN CRAFTS INFANT PRODUCTS, INC.
03.2014 - 02.2018
A.A. Culinary Arts -
Art Institute of San Bernardino, California Campus
B.S. Business -
University of Phoenix, California Campus