Anna M Burgess
Warsaw,IN
Summary
Expert Buyer familiar with Orthopedic practices and business operations. Driven to lower costs and increase quality of goods with proactive approach to supplier management. Hardworking Buyer versed in recordkeeping and production requirements. Bringing 20-year track record of success in the Orthopedic industry. Adept at keeping costs under control while optimizing inventory for usage needs.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Zimmer Biomet
Warsaw, IN
03.2011 - 08.2023
- Assisted in developing sourcing plans by researching new products and suppliers that meet organizational requirements.
- Obtained information about customer needs and preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.
- Assessed trends and inventory usage to provide maximum product coverage for different time frames.
- Maintained records of all purchases including item descriptions, costs, quantities received.
- Liaised with accounting and vendors to minimize and clear up invoice discrepancies.
- Synchronized supply chain inventory with customer demand to mitigate excess and obsolete inventory.
- Reviewed purchase orders, contracts and invoices to ensure accuracy.
- Participated in supplier calls to define component deliveries, meeting scheduled production dates.
- Reviewed work order demand from MRP to support company requirements.
- Prepared bid documents for tender process management according to company's policies and procedures.
- Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply.
- Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
- Traveled to various locations to procure materials and products from vendors.
- Resolved any discrepancies between purchase orders and actual receipts of goods or services.
- Tracked product and supply inventories and reported findings to supervisors.
- Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
- Analyzed and completed supplier performance reviews, addressing corrective actions.
- Managed inventory control systems to track stock levels, deliveries and related information.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders such as marketing teams to understand product needs and specifications.
- Coordinated activities between departments such as sales, engineering, finance and logistics.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Buyer/Production Planner
Zimmer Biomet
Warsaw, IN
01.2006 - 02.2011
- Assessed production schedules and orders to plan material requirements and worker activities.
- Coordinated with purchasing department to ensure necessary materials and components were procured on time.
- Planned and prioritized operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay.
- Evaluated schedules, orders and forecasts to plan processes and meet timetables.
- Mitigated production issue risks by identifying potential problems and taking effective action.
- Analyzed bills of material to determine requirements and allocate resources quickly and efficiently.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for raw materials needed for production runs.
- Reviewed quality control reports monitoring various aspects.
- Liaised between senior plant management and line-level supervision to maintain open communications.
- Generated forecasts using XA MRP systems and Microsoft Excel tables, pivot tables and Charts.
- Facilitated meetings to bring Planners and Operations Leaders together to update issues with customer stock outs.
Contracts Manager
Biomet
Warsaw, IN, IN
05.1997 - 01.2011
- Promoted to manage Central and Western US Corporate Sales Department
- Promoted to manage contracts and pricing agreements for all four Warsaw Indiana Divisions (Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Trauma, and Biologics).
- Strengthened productivity as a key contributor to streamlining contracts and pricing systems or Biomet NJ following their migration from legacy systems to AS400 ERP system; planned assisted with data cleanup and trained internal teams.
- Ensured compliance of contractual obligations on both sides of a transaction between Salespersons and Biomet.
- Worked closely with IT on numerous special projects which streamlined, improved and strengthened operations, including Biomet Orthopedics Commission Change and Annual Price Increase Report and Discounted Customer Price List.
- Key role in conversion of contracts from AS400 to XA; worked closely with IT function on requirements gathering, planning testing, and implementation, leading to game-changing system improvements, time savings and productivity gains.
- Analyzed price proposals, financial reports and other data to determine reasonable prices.
- Coordinated with external legal counsel when necessary to resolve complex issues.
- Developed strategies to improve contract management processes and procedures.
- Reviewed proposed contracts against established policies, guidelines and legal requirements to identify critical issues.
- Provided training sessions on contract management processes and procedures.
Forecast Analyst/Product Specialist
Biomet
Warsaw, IN
01.1988 - 05.1997
Customer Service Representative
Biomet
Warsaq, IN
09.1984 - 05.1997
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
05.2018
Graduated with high honors
- 3.9 GPA
- Graduated summa cum laude
Skills
- Procurement Planning
- Inventory Oversight
- Cost Control
- Multi-Tasking Strength
- Strategic Planning
- Manufacturing Support
- Quality Assurance
- Materials Sourcing
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Purchase Order Management
- JDE/SAP Operating systems
- Microsoft Word/Excel/Pivot Tables Charts & Presentations
- Supply Chain Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Analytical Skills
- Accounts Payable
- Customer Service
- Forecasting
- Training
Affiliations
- Enjoy the outdoors. Kayaking, Boating, Swimming, planting flowers, and landscaping.
- Enjoy Volunteering at our local Kosciusko Humane Society - Pet Walking the waiting to be rescued dogs.
- Enjoy breeding French Bull Dogs - I love our 4 French Bull Dogs - Hank, Vera, Princess Peaches and Coco.
Accomplishments
Warsaw
- Karass Negotiation
Timeline
Buyer - Zimmer Biomet
03.2011 - 08.2023
Buyer/Production Planner - Zimmer Biomet
01.2006 - 02.2011
Contracts Manager - Biomet
05.1997 - 01.2011
Forecast Analyst/Product Specialist - Biomet
01.1988 - 05.1997
Customer Service Representative - Biomet
09.1984 - 05.1997
Grace College And Seminary - Bachelor of Science, Business Management