Brandi Herron
Sellersburg,IN
Summary
Experienced Procurement Manager skilled in effective communication and relationship building. Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships and optimize inventory strategies, contributing to streamlined operations and enhanced product availability.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Procurement Manager
Cornerstone
Sellersburg, IN
06.2008 - Current
- Acts as the bridge between purchasing, inventory, production, and saleses.
- Manage vendor relationships and issue purchase orders for raw materials.
- Coordinate with vendors and trucking companies to secure timely delivery to plants.
- Ensure that the right types of metal and colors are available in the right quantities to meet customer demands.
- Monitor planning to proactively adjust stock purchasing and management strategies.
- Review and revise inventory levels to ensure adequate stock of materials.
- Communicate regularly with suppliers regarding delivery dates and product availability.
- Maintain accurate records of materials and supply updates on a daily basis.
Transfer Coordinator
Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation
Sellersburg, IN
06.2004 - 06.2008
- Acts as a key logistics hub, managing inventory movement between branches, facilitating customer orders, and ensuring safe, efficient transportation.
- Work closely with production, shipping, and sales teams to coordinate logistics, often managing shipping schedules and documentation to support the branch's daily operations
- Managing material transfers between various facilities and coordinating the receiving of these goods.
- Often functioning as a Customer Service Representative (CSR), this role handles internal and external inquiries regarding material availability and order status.
Education
Associates in Business Managment - Business
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Sellersburg, IN06-2006
Skills
- Vendor management
- Purchase order processing
- Inventory control
- Demand planning
- Logistics management
- Strong understanding of metal types
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
Timeline
Sr. Procurement Manager
Cornerstone
06.2008 - Current
Transfer Coordinator
Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation
06.2004 - 06.2008
Associates in Business Managment - Business
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana