BRANDI BALLARD
Procurement
Washburn,USA
Summary
Results-driven individual adept at evaluating, negotiating, and managing inventory. Skilled in developing and implementing cost-saving initiatives and negotiating favorable terms with suppliers. Demonstrated history of maintaining accurate records and improving efficiency in order fulfillment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIRECT MATERIALS AND MO BUYER
COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL, INC
11.2021 - 03.2025
- Forged strategic partnerships with key suppliers, achieving a 15% reduction in procurement costs for direct materials and MRO supplies while maintaining supply chain continuity and enhancing product quality to meet rigorous industry standards
- Supplier reduction strategies accomplished a 10% reduction of suppliers
- Reduced dead and overstock quantities by 20% through analyzing inventory data and implementing an inventory management system, leading to enhanced cash flow and storage optimization
- Negotiated long-term contracts with critical suppliers, securing a 12% cost reduction in direct materials and MRO supplies while ensuring delivery reliability, which contributed to a 5% improvement in production efficiency
- Analyzed historical purchase data and implemented a strategic sourcing strategy, achieving a 20% cost reduction in direct materials and indirect MRO expenditures while enhancing supplier relationships and ensuring continuous supply chain improvement
- Pioneered a dynamic vendor-managed inventory system, achieving a 30% improvement in order fulfillment rates and a 15% reduction in lead time for key production materials
CORPORATE PACKAGING BUYER
MEMCO SAFETY, INC
05.2005 - 11.2021
- Conducted evaluations of replenishment requirements on all items, resulting in increased turnover of product by 18% and reduction in overhead costs by 22%
- Lead negotiations with vendors to obtain best offer on current and new products Reducing pricing by 17%
- Collaborated with suppliers and sales team on sourcing products and setting replenishment levels decreasing on hand inventory by 30%
- Control inventory for crucial packaging items through the supply chain resulting in 25% reduction of inventory and overhead costs
- Negotiated prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers increasing supplier relationship by 30%
- Sourced new vendors and suppliers to boost product offerings by 15% and increase profit margins by 20% at each location
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery
- Groomed to replace the director of purchasing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
University of Arkansas, Sam M. Walton College of Business
Fayetteville, AR12.2021
Skills
- JD Edwards, Coupa Software and Epicor Profit 21, Microsoft Office Suite, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Advanced excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
- Inventory management optimization
- Streamlined procurement processes
- Market research and vendor evaluation
- Process improvement and risk management
- Purchase order management
- Proficient in handling concurrent responsibilities
- Relationship building
- Materials sourcing
- Supplier relationship management
- Verbal and written communication
- Purchasing strategies
- Strategic sourcing
- Resourcefulness
- Continuous process improvements
- Contract negotiation
- Financial planning
- Vendor coordination
- Quality control analysis
- Multi-tasking strength
Certification
Certified Procurement Management
Website, Portfolio and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandi-ballard-79225173
Timeline
DIRECT MATERIALS AND MO BUYER
COMPASS MINERALS INTERNATIONAL, INC
11.2021 - 03.2025
CORPORATE PACKAGING BUYER
MEMCO SAFETY, INC
05.2005 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
University of Arkansas, Sam M. Walton College of Business
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