Ashley Olson
Supply Chain Specialist
Wixom,MI
Summary
Senior Buyer with over 8 years of progressive manufacturing automotive experience. Well-versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Proficient in purchasing and procurement environments. Expert at supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on consistent schedule. Analytical supply chain professional knowledgeable about gathering and analyzing data to make proactive adjustments to business supply chain operations. Tracks and models metrics, forecasts trends and stays on top of changing resource requirements and availability. Advanced skills in Epicor10 .
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Supply Chain Specialist
Carlisle Fluid Technologies
Wixom, MI
07.2014 - Current
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Negotiated pricing to determine best deal and save approximately 10% annually.
- Instituted advanced level of data reporting using PowerBI to develop purchasing strategies and identify buying trends.
Education
BBA - Marketing And Management
Baker College of Auburn Hills
Auburn Hills, MI 09.2010 - 04.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI 10.2004 - 04.2008
Skills
ISO 9001 standards
Epicor10 experience
Negotiating
Sourcing alternative suppliers
Driving continuous improvement
Cost reduction strategies
Tracking metrics
Relationship building
Organization and Time Management
Timeline
Supply Chain Specialist
Carlisle Fluid Technologies
07.2014 - Current
BBA - Marketing And Management
Baker College of Auburn Hills
09.2010 - 04.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Oakland Community College
10.2004 - 04.2008