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Amy Keys

Kingston

Summary

Accomplished Inventory Manager with history of overseeing multi-million dollar procurement operations. Proven track record in optimizing supply chain processes and enhancing inventory accuracy. Adept at supplier communication and cost analysis, driving significant improvements in operational efficiency and profitability. Strong leadership abilities foster team collaboration and success.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory and Purchasing Manager

Adesso, Inc.
New York
07.2010 - Current
  • Forecast sales for 1000+ items, determine items and quantities to order
  • Solely responsible for the reconciliation of annual physical inventory performed at two warehouses
  • Place purchase orders with overseas factories
  • Communicate daily with overseas factories and freight forwarder/customs broker to track ocean shipments
  • Work directly with upper management, finance, order processing, sales, and marking departments on a daily basis
  • Receive all incoming inventory into Sage 100
  • Calculate estimated landed costs for new items to determine profit margins and wholesale prices
  • Create all new item numbers and UPC numbers
  • Provide sales reports and inventory reports
  • Supervise Inventory and Purchasing Associate

Order Processing Manager

Adesso, Inc.
New York
09.2008 - 07.2010
  • Responsible for all order processing of major domestic customers
  • Created custom reports for every department as requested
  • Reviewed open order reports and allocated inventory accordingly
  • Supervised two order processing clerks and verified entries for accuracy
  • Worked closely with two different warehouses and monitor shipments
  • Invoiced all customers after shipments; responsible for Accounts Receivable month-end closings

Interim Director of Operations

Sababa Group, Inc.
New York
02.2008 - 07.2008
  • Determined which products to purchase from factories in China and issued purchase orders accordingly
  • Worked with international teams to verify production costs, ship dates and accuracy of purchase orders
  • Continued to perform all Operations Manager duties

Operations Manager

Sababa Group, Inc.
New York
01.2007 - 02.2008
  • Transitioned and combined all data for merger between Sababa Toys and Front Porch Classics
  • Transferred existing inventory, customer information, and style information into new operating system, A2000
  • Managed three order entry clerks and verified entries for accuracy
  • Assured compliance with customer vendor guidelines
  • Responded to daily inquiries from warehouses and sales reps
  • Created and sent pick tickets to three different warehouses
  • Served as interim EDI Coordinator; sent automated ship notices and invoices via EDI and created UCC 128 labels as needed
  • Received all incoming inventory into A2000, adjusted inventory levels based on returns, damages, lost merchandise, etc.

Order Entry Manager

Sababa Toys
New York
02.2006 - 12.2006
  • Entered and revised all domestic customer orders in AS400
  • Maintained separate database for orders shipping directly from international factories
  • Managed order entry including credit checks, stock availability and pricing
  • Created pick tickets and communicated daily with off-site warehouse to determine shipments
  • Received all incoming inventory into AS400
  • Reviewed domestic open order reports to determine allocation of goods
  • Advised which products to reorder from factories in China

Customer Service and Office Manager

Sababa Toys
New York
04.2005 - 02.2006
  • Provided customer service for both individual consumers and corporate customers
  • Managed schedules for all licensing shows and toy fairs
  • Assisted Operations department with order entry in AS400

Office Manager

Creative Business Services
Brooklyn
11.2003 - 04.2005
  • Responsible for billing and invoicing
  • Helped prepare tax forms
  • Created royalty and profit/loss reports
  • Coordinated schedules for all employees and clients
  • Managed all office correspondence
  • Set up new clients with software, databases and office organization

Education

B.A. - Human Ecology

College of The Atlantic
Bar Harbor, ME
06-2001

Skills

  • Sage 100
  • MAS90
  • Netstock
  • A2000
  • AS400
  • Microsoft Office
  • Outlook Express
  • Purchase order processing
  • Inventory reconciliation
  • Sales forecasting
  • Cost analysis
  • Supplier communication
  • Supply chain management

Timeline

Inventory and Purchasing Manager

Adesso, Inc.
07.2010 - Current

Order Processing Manager

Adesso, Inc.
09.2008 - 07.2010

Interim Director of Operations

Sababa Group, Inc.
02.2008 - 07.2008

Operations Manager

Sababa Group, Inc.
01.2007 - 02.2008

Order Entry Manager

Sababa Toys
02.2006 - 12.2006

Customer Service and Office Manager

Sababa Toys
04.2005 - 02.2006

Office Manager

Creative Business Services
11.2003 - 04.2005

B.A. - Human Ecology

College of The Atlantic