Breanne Lee
Cassopolis,MI
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Purchasing assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Manager
Haulmark Trailers
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Maintained material control and information systems, supporting manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand.
- Monitored safety stock levels and established order policies to balance inventory availability with minimal investment.
- Improved resource allocation to promote efficiency and deadline management.
- Coordinated implementation of complete and raw product changes to facilitate successful launch and exceed customer expectations.
- Worked closely with purchasing team, leveraging power of commodities and materials in outlining trade and distribution agreements.
Purchasing Assistant
Lyons Industries
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.
- Established and managed supplier and vendor relationships.
- Evaluated procurement activities and recommended needed improvements.
- Oversaw purchase order shipments by managing deadlines and cancellation dates.
- Performed negotiations for contract terms and conditions.
- Oversaw supplier related activities and monitored supplier performances.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
Testing Technician
North American Forest Products
06.2017 - 10.2020
- Provided recommendations for improvements in assembly or testing procedures.
- Attended training to gain knowledge of program needs for test failure diagnosis and repair.
- Performed mechanical troubleshooting to identify reliability issues with material.
- Collaborated with production department to resolve technical problems.
- Communicated product failures and testing problems with Engineering department.
- Analyzed material to determine strength, stability and diagnose performance problems.
- Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
- Examined trusses for defects or issues, reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy.
Pilot Car Driver
Four Star Pilot Car
08.2011 - 01.2017
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
- Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
- Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
- Checked in with dispatch service and updated with current location.
- Updated personal logs and business tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
- Generated consistent referrals and repeat business by providing friendly and fast service.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
BBA - Business
Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MI06.2026
GED -
Portage High School
Portage, IN06.2003
Skills
- Managing Materials
- Pallet Jacks
- Cost Assessment
- Supplier Oversight
- Corrective Actions
- Superior Organizational Skills
- Inbound Phone Calls
- Vendor Contracts
- Pricing Updates
- EMR Systems
- Reading Comprehension
- Repair Work Orders
- Inventory Management Strategy
Timeline
Material Manager
Haulmark Trailers
05.2022 - 09.2022
Purchasing Assistant
Lyons Industries
10.2020 - 05.2022
Testing Technician
North American Forest Products
06.2017 - 10.2020
Pilot Car Driver
Four Star Pilot Car
08.2011 - 01.2017
BBA - Business
Southwestern Michigan College
GED -
Portage High School
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