Chasity Dawkins
Marston,NC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Buyer
Atlas Copco
Charlotte, NC
06.2023 - Current
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Increased supplier efficiency by negotiating contracts and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, ensuring accurate product specifications were met in all purchases.
- Continuously monitored industry trends to identify new supply sources that could potentially improve overall procurement efficiency.
- Resolved procurement challenges, leveraging strong problem-solving skills and in-depth knowledge of supply market.
- Managed portfolio of suppliers to diversify sourcing options and mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions.
- Negotiated better payment terms with suppliers, improving cash flow management for company.
Inventory Planner
Atlas Copco
Charlotte, NC
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Prepare purchase orders to obtain sufficient stock levels of spare parts
- Process order acknowledgements, maintain vendor due dates in system, and update purchase order pricing
- Daily follow up with suppliers to gain delivery commitments on open purchase orders through phone calls and e-mails
- Proactively identify potential shortages and initiate actions to ensure availability of stocked parts
- Expedites and devises alternative solutions to resolve backorders and schedule delivery of critical parts promptly.
- Build relationships with an assigned range of vendors to maintain a strong network of suppliers
- Monitor and analyze vendor performance to ensure an on-time supply chain
- Work with all departments of the service center to solve purchase order and inventory discrepancies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Facilities Administrative Associate
Big Rock Sports LLC
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Trained operators must know how to do the job properly and do it safely as demonstrated by workplace evaluation.
- Formal (lecture, video, etc.) and practical (demonstration and practical exercises) training must be provided.
- Ensured that each operator has received the training and evaluate each operator at least once every three years.
- Prior to operating the truck in the workplace, the employer must evaluate the operator's performance and determine the operator to be competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely.
- Refresher training is needed whenever an operator demonstrates a deficiency in the safe operation of the truck.
- Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
- Found new sources for office supplies and closely monitored inventory use to cut costs.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Arranged rapid office equipment repair and maintenance with vendors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency and quality service.
- Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
- Conducted invoicing and investigated accounts receivables discrepancies.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Line Leader/Supervisor
Perdue Farms, Inc
05.2012 - 11.2015
- Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
- Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, and fabricators.
- Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
- Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
- Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
- Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.
- Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers.
- Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked.
- Maintain operations data, such as time, production, and cost records, and prepare management reports of production results.
- Set up and adjust machines and equipment.
- Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
Stock Clerk, Sales Floor
Walmart
10.2011 - 05.2013
- Prepare purchase orders to obtain sufficient stock levels of spare parts
- Process order acknowledgements, maintain vendor due dates in system, and update purchase order pricing
- Daily follow up with suppliers to gain delivery commitments on open purchase orders through phone calls and e-mails
- Proactively identify potential shortages and initiate actions to ensure availability of stocked parts
- Expedites and devises alternative solutions to resolve backorders and schedule delivery of critical parts promptly.
- Build relationships with an assigned range of vendors to maintain a strong network of suppliers
- Monitor and analyze vendor performance to ensure an on-time supply chain
- Work with all departments of the service center to solve purchase order and inventory discrepancies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Strayer University-District of Columbia
Charlotte, NC05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Strayer University-District of Columbia
Charlotte, NC06.2021
Associate of Science - Accounting
Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NC05.2017
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NC05.2017
Skills
- Worksite safety
- OSHA guidelines
- Self-Motivated
- Interpersonal Communication
- Clerical Support
- First Aid/CPR
- Conflict Resolution
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Written Communication
- Purchase Order Management
- Relationship Building
- Multi-tasking strength
- Materials sourcing
- Negotiation
- Strategic Sourcing
- Strategic Planning
- Purchasing strategy
- Pricing negotiations
- Supply Chain Management
- Proficient in SAP
Certification
- Train-The-Trainer - 2019
- OSHA 30 Training - 2019
- Lockout/Tagout Training - 2019
- Duty to have Fall Protection Training - 2019
Additional Information
- Awards- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Golden Key
Timeline
Buyer
Atlas Copco
06.2023 - Current
Inventory Planner
Atlas Copco
05.2022 - 06.2023
Facilities Administrative Associate
Big Rock Sports LLC
08.2017 - 05.2022
Line Leader/Supervisor
Perdue Farms, Inc
05.2012 - 11.2015
Stock Clerk, Sales Floor
Walmart
10.2011 - 05.2013
MBA - Business Administration
Strayer University-District of Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Strayer University-District of Columbia
Associate of Science - Accounting
Richmond Community College
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Richmond Community College