Anita Clausen
Bourbon,MO
Summary
Dynamic purchasing professional with extensive experience at Gerding Enterprises, excelling in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management. Proven track record of enhancing purchasing efficiency and inventory accuracy, while fostering strong vendor partnerships. Adept at negotiation and demand forecasting, driving significant improvements in operational productivity.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Industrial Spring of St. Louis, Inc.
Pacific, MO
07.2023 - Current
- Managed purchase orders and maintained accurate inventory records.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to forecast product demand.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure favorable contracts.
- Implemented process improvements that increased purchasing efficiency.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
Accounting Clerk/Purchasing Agent
MECC
Pacific, MO
09.2019 - 07.2023
- Sent out RFQ's, analyzed quotes for best price, delivery, and reliability. Created purchase orders, and submitted them to vendors.
- Purchased all goods for Maintenance department.
- Purchased and scheduled all services for Maintenance department.
- Processed invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely payment cycles.
- Accounts Payables
- Accounts Receivables
- Maintained financial records using accounting software to support accurate reporting.
- Supported month-end closing activities by preparing necessary documentation and reports.
- Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
- Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
- Assisted in payroll processing tasks such as timesheet validation, overtime calculation, benefits administration, and tax deductions.
- Reconciled credit card statements.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Operations Manager/Purchasing Manager
Gerding Enterprises
Dittmer, MO
01.2010 - 03.2019
- Assisted and managed staff with all purchasing and processing duties.
- Managed planning of jobs.
- Scheduled jobs to go into machines to ensure deliveries were met.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to safety protocols.
- Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in improved productivity across departments.
- Implemented inventory management systems to enhance tracking and minimize losses.
- Developed training programs to boost employee skills and operational knowledge.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
East Central College
Union, MO 12-2006
Skills
- Purchase order management
- Multi-tasking strength
- Relationship building
- Materials sourcing
- Supplier relationship management
- Inventory monitoring
- Demand forecasting
- Purchasing expertise
- Strategic sourcing
- Negotiation
Timeline
Buyer
Industrial Spring of St. Louis, Inc.
07.2023 - Current
Accounting Clerk/Purchasing Agent
MECC
09.2019 - 07.2023
Operations Manager/Purchasing Manager
Gerding Enterprises
01.2010 - 03.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
East Central College