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Brenda Scott

Lawrence,NJ

Summary

Results-driven logistics customer service team player with deep experience in end-to-end order management, escalation support, and cross-functional coordination. Skilled in SAP S/4HANA. Focused on improving service levels, material flow, and process efficiency across the business.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

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1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

SPD Logistics Customer Service

Church & Dwight
Princeton, New Jersey
01.2019 - Current
  • End-to-End Order Management: Processed order entries, changes, cancellations, customer pickups, and invoicing support to ensure seamless order fulfillment.
  • Supply Chain Coordination: Managed material availability, transportation logistics, and credit coordination to maintain supply chain efficiency.
  • Escalation Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for complex customer issues, backorders, and supply chain disruptions.
  • Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement across the order-to-cash lifecycle to reduce manual errors and work effort.
  • Systems Integration: Partner with IT to optimize SAP S/4HANA, and EDI transactions.
  • Data & KPI Analysis: Develop and monitor customer service KPIs to track operational trends and resolve root causes of errors.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with Performance, Armex, Armand, and Animal Nutrition businesses to enhance stakeholder engagement.

Buyer, Subcontractor

Food Sciences
Morristown, New Jersey
2017 - 2018
  • Managed purchasing for Food Sciences' ingredient and packaging needs.
  • Negotiated supplier pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
  • Reviewed purchase requisitions and approved vendor selections.
  • Purchased raw materials and tracked inventory levels for timely production. Purchasing within domestic and international markets.
  • Helped develop methods to reduce the impact of price increases on key commodities.

OR Buyer, Subcontractor

Capital Health Trauma Hospital
Trenton, NJ
2016 - 2017
  • Purchase surgical supplies and coordinated work orders for critical equipment and calibration repairs.
  • Negotiated with vendors to secure timely deliveries for hospital departments.

Assistant Manager; Creative Design Manager

Michaels
Princeton, New Jersey
2003 - 2017
  • Assisted store manager in daily operations to maintain an efficient workflow.
  • Coached staff on accountability and sales goals to enhance team performance.
  • Resolved customer service issues to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.

Purchasing Agent, Subcontractor

ACTEGA KELSTAR INC
Cinnaminson, NJ
2014 - 2016

Produced specialty coatings, inks, and sealants for diverse applications, ensuring high quality and performance standards.

  • Managed purchase orders for ABC commodities across domestic and international markets, streamlining procurement processes and maintaining supplier relationships.

Senior Buyer

APW Mclean
Robbinsville, New Jersey
1999 - 2002

Industrial Thermal management and Electronic enclosure cooling systems.

  • Managed purchasing of harnesses and motorized impellers in domestic and international markets, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
  • Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors for APW Mclean procurement requirements.

Buy Part Planner and IT Operations

Lockheed Martin
East Windsor, New Jersey
1989 - 1999

Processed purchase orders required for production and launch site flow.

  • Arranged supplies for domestic and international launch sites.
  • Supported global aerospace, defense, spacecraft, and advanced technology programs.
  • Ensured efficient IT operations to maintain system functionality.

Education

Associate of Arts - Telecommunications And Computer Operations

Mercer County Community College
Trenton, NJ
01-1989

Skills

  • SAP S/4HANA
  • Order fulfillment
  • Process improvement
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Team building
  • Dependable and responsible

Certification

  • LEAN Manufacturing - KAIZEN, Production Flow
  • APICS-CPIM
  • Zenger Miller Front-Line Leadership Program
  • ABC Behavior Analysis

Timeline

SPD Logistics Customer Service

Church & Dwight
01.2019 - Current

Buyer, Subcontractor

Food Sciences
2017 - 2018

OR Buyer, Subcontractor

Capital Health Trauma Hospital
2016 - 2017

Assistant Manager; Creative Design Manager

Michaels
2003 - 2017

Purchasing Agent, Subcontractor

ACTEGA KELSTAR INC
2014 - 2016

Senior Buyer

APW Mclean
1999 - 2002

Buy Part Planner and IT Operations

Lockheed Martin
1989 - 1999

Associate of Arts - Telecommunications And Computer Operations

Mercer County Community College
Brenda Scott