Carlee Hooker
Lakeway,TX
Summary
Resourceful Supply Chain Professional with several years of experience in purchasing, procurement, and demand planning. Strong analytical skills coupled with ability to implement cost reduction strategies and improve supply chain operational efficiency. Notable success in streamlining supply chain processes, enhancing productivity, and delivering significant cost savings. Possesses effective communication skills, organization, and high attention to detail in meeting company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer/Business Owner
Diving Duck Services
09.2023 - Current
- Oversee all budgeting by reviewing profits and expenses and calculate current and future rates.
- Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
- Developed plans to standardize and facilitate organizational asset management using Quickbooks.
- Managed relationships with external auditors, bankers and investors to ensure compliance with all regulations.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding taxation and reporting requirements for operating on the lake.
Purchaser
Zero Foxtrot
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Evaluated current retail inventory of all accessory items and created a procurement plan for future orders.
- Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
- Contacted vendors to determine order status and communicate discrepancies with shipments.
- Negotiated pricing for apparel and accessories from vendors to secure optimal pricing and keep costs low.
Purchaser
American Innovations
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Sourced and bought materials needed for pipeline projects by reviewing the demand for each product.
- Examined, selected and purchased merchandise consistent with specification requirements.
- Maintained a client/vendor relationship with third-party companies to create cost analysis and ensure the lowest cost/high-quality products.
- Prepared data analysis reports for the Director of Procurement on weekly stock levels, and assisted in planning for future supply chain patterns and rates.
- Managed inventory levels to meet production needs while minimizing excess stock.
Purchaser/Material Requirements Planner
EOS NA
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Forecasted future demand, based on historical data analysis and market trends, using SAP.
- Acted as the point of contact between vendors when requesting quotes, issuing purchase orders, creating scorecards, and negotiating.
- Process and create purchase orders for over 3,000 spares and services based on demand planning and forecasting.
- Developed standardized processes to optimize business resource utilization, increasing efficiency by 40%.
- Provided shipping and receiving updates to various departments by collaborating with the warehouse and logistics departments.
- Provided continuous analytical reports to management and stakeholders that reflect stock levels and demands to create a procurement plan.
Lead Purchaser/Demand Planner
Screen Innovations
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Maintained the production schedule and determined the materials required using BOMS and a daily report of usage and product need.
- Placed purchase orders to meet designated inventory levels, and always keep stock available.
- Negotiated and evaluated bid proposals from over 30 vendors, and decreased costs by 20%.
- Locally sourced vendors and maintained relationships, as well as provided metrics on the success of vendor performance.
- Reviewed supply chain metrics and provided data analytics to management and stakeholders to determine where the company can make improvements.
- Reviewed and resolved any price discrepancies or changes with vendors, while also attempting to reduce costs for the company’s advantage.
E-commerce Demand Planner
Allergan Inc.
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Created reports and analytics based on supply chain and demand needs for eCommerce traffic and product volume.
- Assisted the sales team with customer management using Salesforce.
- Created reports from stock levels and demand presented in SAP.
Procurement and Special Projects Category Leader
Drill Bit Exchange
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Placed purchase orders for materials needed in manufacturing, while also tracking, scheduling, and cost-reducing with vendors.
- Prepared documentation and cost analysis reports for inventory management, including expense reports.
- Sourced shipping and receiving companies based on response time, performance, and ease of communication.
- Collaborated closely with other departments to understand their product requirements and ensure timely fulfillment of orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.2015
Skills
- Strategic analytical planning
- Supplier performance tracking
- Vendor relationship management
- Supply chain optimization
- Contract negotiation
- Data analysis
- ERP systems proficiency
- Demand pattern modeling
- Proficient in Excel (V-lookups, Pivot Tables, etc)
- SAP, NetSuite, C-suite, MD Great Plains
- Sourcing and procurement
- Strategic sourcing
- Purchase order processing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer/Business Owner
Diving Duck Services
09.2023 - Current
Purchaser
Zero Foxtrot
07.2023 - 09.2023
Purchaser
American Innovations
04.2023 - 06.2023
Purchaser/Material Requirements Planner
EOS NA
05.2022 - 02.2023
Lead Purchaser/Demand Planner
Screen Innovations
07.2020 - 05.2022
E-commerce Demand Planner
Allergan Inc.
07.2018 - 05.2020
Procurement and Special Projects Category Leader
Drill Bit Exchange
05.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
University of North Texas
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