Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
April Fralick

April Fralick

Summary

Versatile Purchasing Agent with 7 years of purchasing and procurement experience and a solid background in
manufacturing or a production environment. Comprehensive knowledge of large scale purchasing methods, procedures,
research methods and techniques. Strongly organized, self-motivated and goal-oriented; refined ability to successfully
communicate with the public, other employees and vendors. Excellent ability to maintain an active awareness of best
practices within the disciplines of procurement and sourcing.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Technician

Pratt Industries
07.2021 - Current
  • Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
  • Monitored testing procedures to meet criteria and maintain quality control.
  • Assisted in the design and development of corrugated packaging solutions for customers.
  • Create and modify packaging designs using CAD software.

Purchasing Agent

Pratt Industries
06.2014 - 07.2021
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
  • Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
  • Maintained documentation for all purchases.
  • Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
  • Maintain complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities of
    MRO parts through iMaint.

Production Clerk

Pratt Industries
03.2009 - 06.2014
  • Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
  • Drove customer loyalty and consistent sales through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Track employee attendance/vacation
  • Manage all incoming/outgoing mail
  • Pull specs for all production orders
  • Record incoming stock for production orders
  • Assist other departments as needed

Machine Helper

Pratt Industries
07.2007 - 03.2009
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.

Education

High School Diploma -

Monroe Area High School, Monroe, GA
05.1992

Skills

  • Inventory Control Processes
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Forecasting and Cost Tracking
  • Inventory Records
  • Purchase Needs Determination
  • Creating Purchase Orders
  • Document Organization
  • Supplier Quotes
  • Proficient in SAP, BVP and I-Maintenance
  • Works well under stress

Timeline

Lab Technician - Pratt Industries
07.2021 - Current
Purchasing Agent - Pratt Industries
06.2014 - 07.2021
Production Clerk - Pratt Industries
03.2009 - 06.2014
Machine Helper - Pratt Industries
07.2007 - 03.2009
Monroe Area High School - High School Diploma,
April Fralick