Carmelita Joseph-Alexander
Miramar,USA
Summary
Analytical, articulate, and results-driven Buyer and Supply Chain professional with 20+-years of progressive growth and experience in the coordination of inventory management and control functions. Proficient in purchasing and procurement environments. Expert at supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on consistent schedule. Can manage competing priorities with ease and make quick and effective decisions. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to work with diverse groups while inspiring confidence at all levels.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer/Planner
Garmin/JL Audio
03.2015 - Current
- Managed planning, ordering and delivery of various components, products and services from22 suppliers to ensure on-time delivery..
- Assisted in resolving receiving and invoicing discrepancies.
- Prepared inventory cost, and price analysis for various supplier agreements and projects.
- Monitored supplier performance and address negative performance as necessary.
- Liaised with Engineering, Quality, and Commodity Teams to manage new and existing sources of supply in support of products.
- Collected all data on Bill of Materials (BOM) for new product introduction.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and created or expedited purchase orders.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Mentored and train new and assigned Buyers on work instructions, processes and procedures and support all procurement activities as assigned during absence of peers of management.
Inventory Control Specialist
Miami Children’s Hospital
01.2012 - 03.2015
- Maintained inventory and system accuracy ensuring stock is in system designated preferred stock locations.
- Ensured stock is put-away in preferred stock/bin locations and first in first out (FIFO) stock rotation for items stocked.
- Managed end of life cycle and obsolete inventory.
- Ensured slow moving, obsolete and expired supplies are separated/removed in a timely manner.
- Managed inventory targets (including safety stock levels) that were approved by management.
- Printed daily pick lists and assisted with picking customer orders.
- Planned and reorder stock.
- Recommended adjustments to stock levels based on changes in demand and trends.
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
- Updated database to track the location, transfer, and disposal of products.
- Prepared and generated monthly and/or quarterly reporting for inventory management.
- Assisted in the preparation and conducted physical inventory on an annual basis.
- Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
Material Coordinator
Lockheed Martin
04.2003 - 07.2011
- Coordinated day-to-day material management functions to efficiently maintain optimal inventory control
- Received, stored, issued, and turned-in spare and replacement parts, equipment and expendable items used in repair and maintenance shops using governing supply systems.
- Prioritized material requirements with direct responsibility for ordering, processing, and expediting flow of materials, parts and equipment to support requirements of 20 maintenance shops.
- Worked with project managers to determine schedule and volume requirements in order to effectively coordinate deliveries and maintain supply levels.
- Managed receiving operations and proper storage of incoming materials.
- Adhered to all safety protocols and standards when operating equipment such as pallet jacks.
- Provided logistical support and readiness for units deploying to South East Asia.
Material Coordinator
Lear Siegler Corporation
01.2001 - 04.2003
- Primary point of contact for coordination and execution of supply requisition functions.
- Directly responsible for maintaining accuracy and integrity of inventory and records management.
- Conducted thorough investigations of discrepancies in inventory counts, shipment, and receipts, by determining root cause of error and implementing corrective actions to mitigate future occurrences.
- Supervised all logistics and inventory control functions.
- Coordinated supply requisitions, procedure development, and full accountability for movement of all supplies and equipment.
- Trained supply technicians and subordinates on supply procedures in accordance with Army standards, regulations, and policies.
Automated Logistic Specialist Supervisor
United States ARMY
04.1996 - 06.2000
- Supervised all logistics and inventory control functions.
- Coordinated supply requisitions, procedure development, and full accountability for movement of all supplies and equipment
- Managed government’s IMPAC credit card usage for procurement, tracking, and accounting of all supplies and equipment
- Trained supply technicians and subordinates on supply procedures in accordance with Army standards, regulations, and policies.
Automated Logistical Specialist (92A)
United States Army
04.1992 - 04.1996
- Received, inspect, inventory, load/unload, store, issue and delivered supplies and equipment
- Maintained automated supply system for accounting of organizational and installation supplies and equipment
- Issued, received and repaired small arms.
- Secured and controlled weapons and ammunition in secure area
- Schedule and perform preventive and organizational maintenance on weapons.
Education
CSCMP SCPro Fundamentals -
Broward COLLEGE
Broward, FL01.2019
Computer Support Specialist Studies - undefined
Savannah Technical COLLEGE
Hinesville, GA01.2013
Business Administration Studies (DTEMS) - undefined
Sir Arthur Lewis Community COLLEGE
Castries, St. Lucia01.1989
Skills
- Cost Control
- Pricing negotiations
- Strategic Planning
- MRP/ERP
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Pricing Analysis
- Vendor Relations
Certificatesawards
- CSCMP SCPro Fundamentals – Supply Chain Management Principals
- CSCMP SCPro Fundamentals – Supply Management and Procurement
- CSCMP SCPro Fundamentals – Inventory Management
- Automated Logistics Specialist
References
Available on request
Timeline
Buyer/Planner
Garmin/JL Audio
03.2015 - Current
Inventory Control Specialist
Miami Children’s Hospital
01.2012 - 03.2015
Material Coordinator
Lockheed Martin
04.2003 - 07.2011
Material Coordinator
Lear Siegler Corporation
01.2001 - 04.2003
Automated Logistic Specialist Supervisor
United States ARMY
04.1996 - 06.2000
Automated Logistical Specialist (92A)
United States Army
04.1992 - 04.1996
CSCMP SCPro Fundamentals -
Broward COLLEGE
Computer Support Specialist Studies - undefined
Savannah Technical COLLEGE
Business Administration Studies (DTEMS) - undefined
Sir Arthur Lewis Community COLLEGE
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