Amber Saleem
Skokie,IL
Summary
Experienced operations specialist focused on order management and accounts reconciliation. Known for meticulous attention to detail, driving efficiency in supply chain processes, and ensuring on-time delivery.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Order Entry Specialist
Jelmar
Skokie, IL
08.2020 - Current
- Achieved accurate processing of customer orders utilizing internal order management system.
- Reviewed customer orders for accuracy and completeness before entering into the system.
- Tracked and monitored customer orders to ensure compliance with lead times and support on-time delivery.
- Liaised with shipping department to guarantee prompt order fulfillment.
- Supported customers by processing changes or cancellations to existing orders.
- Reviewed customer requests, resolved questions and defined specifications before completing orders.
- Investigated any issues that arose during the order entry process in a timely manner.
- Prepared work orders, bills of lading or shipping orders to route materials.
- Complied with consolidation ship dates to facilitate on-time shipments.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
- Coordinated with finance team to reconcile discrepancies in financial statements.
- Managed accounts receivable and payables processes, including invoicing, payments, and collections.
- Verified vendor invoices against purchase orders prior to processing payments.
- Implemented system improvements for tracking payables and receivables efficiency.
- Performed month-end closing tasks such as reconciling subledger accounts.
- Provided support for Accounts Payable and Receivable staff when needed.
- Reviewed customer accounts regularly to identify discrepancies in billing or payment history.
Purchasing Coordinator
ML Group Design & Development
Skokie, IL
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Coordinated procurement processes for various design and development projects.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align purchasing strategies with project goals.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Processed purchase orders, verified accuracy, tracked deliveries, and resolved discrepancies.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company standards.
- Maintained accurate records of purchased items including costs, delivery dates, and quantity available.
- Researched new suppliers to enhance product offerings and reduce costs.
- Researched pricing information and compared prices and quotations.
- Provided guidance on selecting appropriate suppliers based on price, quality, service levels.
Network Deployment Coordinator
SAC Wireless
Chicago, IL
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Developed and implemented project plans, established timelines, tracked progress and ensured deadlines were met.
- Coordinated project schedules and timelines for cross-functional teams.
- Coordinated with internal departments and external vendors to complete tasks.
- Managed project documentation using collaboration tools to maintain organization.
- Developed project status reports to keep team members informed of progress.
- Used control tools to update and monitor project schedules.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
S&C Electric Company
Project Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Chicago, IL
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Assisted in project planning by organizing schedules and tracking deadlines effectively.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for easy document retrieval and management.
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
- Organized project meetings, capturing minutes and actionable items for the team.
- Coordinated project schedules and timelines for various construction initiatives.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, Illinois05-2013
Skills
- Order processing
- Order management
- Invoice verification
- Financial reporting
- Vendor management
- Supply chain coordination
- Data accuracy
- ERP systems
- Detail orientation
Timeline
Order Entry Specialist
Jelmar
08.2020 - Current
Purchasing Coordinator
ML Group Design & Development
08.2019 - 07.2020
Network Deployment Coordinator
SAC Wireless
05.2018 - 06.2019
S&C Electric Company
Project Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
08.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
University of Illinois At Chicago