ALISHA MANNING
Richmond Hill,GA
Summary
Seasoned Buyer bringing in-depth retail and professional experience in diverse environments. First-rate planner, manager and communicator highly trained in purchasing and supply chain management. Proficient in managing purchasing needs in high-volume retail operations. Skilled research and forecasting abilities with strengths in communication and key relationship management. Well develop in administrative skills, customer service and organizational skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Gulfstream Aerospace
08.2022 - Current
- Sourced and purchased materials to meet production needs while optimizing costs and maintaining inventory levels
- Negotiated contracts, managed supplier relationships, and ensured on-time deliveries to support production processes
- Negotiate agreements, process requisitions, develop and manage RFQ/RFP process and manage the contract for commercial programs
- Evaluate bids and selects suppliers based on price, delivery, quality, and service to obtain best overall value
- Manages operational issues, engineering changes, contract maintenance, and quality issues
- Utilizes MRP to track orders, manage supplier information, and generate reports to support decision-making and analysis
- Collaborate cross-functionally with production, inventory management, engineering, and other departments optimizing the supply chain process.
Radio Communications Security Repairer
The United States Army
11.2015 - 02.2020
- Maintained and repaired communication equipment while ensuring adherence to security protocols
- Diagnosed technical issues, conducted preventive maintenance checks, and collaborated with team members to ensure operational readiness
- Oversaw personnel, including training and directing team to maintain deployability and meet communications needs
- Configured antennas, radios, power sources, and other equipment to establish communications
- Followed schedules and procedures for changing frequencies and cryptographic codes.
Automated Logistics Specialist
The United States Army
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Oversaw inventory management, ensured efficient operations of the equipment used in storage, transportation, and distribution
- Coordinated the automated processing of orders, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment of customer demands
- Ensured logistical systems complied with relevant regulations and industry standards
- Determined appropriate budget levels with superiors and administered expenditures and maintained 100% accountability of all equipment and materials
- Developed and maintained internal relationships and partnerships to facilitate seamless communication and collaboration across departments, fostering a culture of teamwork to achieve organizational goals
- Completed reports on material availability, storage space, supply relocation and warehouse rejections to optimize inventory levels for efficient supply chain management
- Utilized ALSE and ACN to prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments, and expenditures.
Dietary Administrative Assistant
Southeast Alabama Medical Center
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Managed administrative tasks, coordinated schedules, and ensured efficient communication between dietary staff and other departments
- Maintained records, managed inventory, and provided customer service
- Documented clinical findings and entered pertinent health data for processing, recordkeeping, and use by other medical professionals
- Controlled digital access, used confidential waste bins and shredders, and locked document storage cabinets to protect confidential files, reports, and fiscal data
- Developed standard operating procedures and document workflows for current and future process steps.
Education
Bachelor’s Information Technology -
Georgia Southern University
Savannah, GAHigh School Diploma -
Dothan High School
Dothan, AL06.2013
Skills
- ERP & PowerBI Experience
- Strategic Sourcing
- Production Scheduling
- Negotiation
- Forecasting
- Supplier Relationship Management
- MS Office
- Data entry
- Schedule coordination
- Multi-tasking strength
- Purchasing expertise
- Customer Service
- Purchase Order Management
Timeline
Buyer
Gulfstream Aerospace
08.2022 - Current
Automated Logistics Specialist
The United States Army
08.2018 - 01.2020
Radio Communications Security Repairer
The United States Army
11.2015 - 02.2020
Dietary Administrative Assistant
Southeast Alabama Medical Center
08.2013 - 10.2015
Bachelor’s Information Technology -
Georgia Southern University
High School Diploma -
Dothan High School