Candice Post
Sheboygan,Wisconsin
Summary
Results-driven Senior Procurement Coordinator with over 5 years of experience in supply chain management and strategic sourcing within the food manufacturing sector, specifically in cheese production. Proven track record of optimizing procurement processes, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Strong analytical skills with the ability to forecast demand and manage inventory effectively. Committed to fostering collaboration across departments to enhance operational efficiency and support production goals. Passionate about contributing to the success of the cheese factory by ensuring timely delivery of high-quality ingredients and materials.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Procurement Coordinator
Sargento Foods Inc
12.2023 - Current
- Prepare purchase orders to meet requests of different internal departments and send copies to suppliers
- Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking price trends and market conditions.
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
- Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry.
- Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
- Performed yearly store audits in collaboration with managers, designers, and sales associates to provide feedback.
- Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue, and profits.
- Provided accurate and up-to-date records of leading procurement procedures.
Procurement Coordinator
Sargento Foods Inc
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry.
- Procured materials for squadron maintenance and repair services.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Lakeshore Community Health
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Developed strong relationships with valued customers to cultivate customer loyalty
- Processed medical insurance claim forms and electronic transmissions to obtain payments for orders.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
09.2000 - 08.2018
- Helped pharmacy department with inventory processes
- Filled prescriptions by counting, dispensing pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine accuracy, and checking for possible interactions.
- Supervised [Number] pharmacy technicians and coordinated day-to-day assignments.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Lakeland College
Plymouth, WI05.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland, Wisconsin05.2023
Skills
- Strong Organization Competency
- Oral and Written Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Material Purchasing
- Task Prioritization
- Self-Motivated
- Inventory Management
- Data Analytics
- Team Collaboration
- Creative Thinking
- Data Entry
- Time Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Cost Analysis
Timeline
Senior Procurement Coordinator
Sargento Foods Inc
12.2023 - Current
Procurement Coordinator
Sargento Foods Inc
01.2019 - 12.2023
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Lakeshore Community Health
09.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
09.2000 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Lakeland College
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Lakeshore Technical College
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