Christa Benner
Davison,MI
Summary
Results-driven Buyer with 15+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, and automotive manufacturing. Proven ability to reduce costs, improve supplier performance, and ensure on-time delivery in fast-paced environments. Strong background in SAP, inventory management, and cross-functional collaboration to support production and business goals.
Experienced with vendor negotiations, strategic sourcing, and procurement processes. Utilizes market analysis and supplier relationship management to ensure optimal purchasing decisions. Track record of driving cost reductions and improving supply chain efficiencies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
Dyna Sales & Service
11.2023 - 03.2026
- Manage procurement of materials, components, and services to support production and operational demands
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers to improve margins and reduce costs
- Issue and track purchase orders, ensuring accurate and on-time delivery
- Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to prevent shortages and excess stock
- Partner with production, engineering, and finance teams to align purchasing strategies
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality and reliability
- Resolve supplier issues related to quality, delivery, and invoicing discrepancies
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement process improvements across the supply chain
Material Planner
Magna Electronics
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Served as primary customer contact for production schedules and requirements
- Managed shipping schedules to ensure on-time delivery performance
- Coordinated daily shipments and collaborated with internal teams to meet deadlines
- Developed and maintained weekly production schedules
- Utilized SAP, Microsoft Office, and Outlook for planning and communication
Customer Service Specialist
MacArthur Corp
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed customer relationships, backlog, and demand planning
- Oversaw part and material changes to maintain production continuity
- Monitored inventory levels and timing of assigned parts
- Resolved AR issues related to order entry discrepancies
- Conducted cycle counts and supported physical inventory processes
- Maintained on-time delivery performance metrics
Tooling Coordinator/Customer Service
KAMAX LP
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Managed procurement of in-house and outsourced tooling for cold heading operations
- Maintained reorder points and ensured inventory accuracy
- Supported new product launches through sample tooling planning
- Participated in cross-functional teams focused on new part acquisition and tooling optimization
- Coordinated with manufacturing and MRP teams to ensure product availability
- Managed EDI orders, spot buys, shipping releases, and manual orders
- Maintained accurate SAP data for order and inventory tracking
- Monitored customer performance ratings and implemented corrective actions
- Collaborated with sales and engineering to support new product launches and PPAP timelines
Automotive Buyer
Wesco International, Inc.
04.2015 - 09.2015
- Evaluated supplier quotes and selected optimal vendors
- Negotiated pricing for materials, equipment, and supplies
- Processed purchase orders and ensured data accuracy
- Followed up on order status and resolved supplier issues
- Contributed to cost savings initiatives
Automotive Buyer
Value Point Solutions
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Managed daily purchasing of spot buys and stocked inventory items
- Negotiated pricing and secured cost savings through vendor agreements
- Expedited orders to meet urgent production needs
- Coordinated with suppliers to reduce past-due purchase orders
- Partnered with AR/AP to resolve invoicing issues
- Set up new parts and suppliers within the system
Education
Mott Community College
Flint, MISkills
- Procurement & Sourcing
- Cost Reduction
- Inventory Management
- Demand Forecasting
- SAP
- Vendor Relations
- Problem Resolution
- Supplier relationship management
- Purchasing strategy
- Research products
- Demand forecasting
ERP systems
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Dyna Sales & Service
11.2023 - 03.2026
Material Planner
Magna Electronics
06.2022 - 10.2023
Customer Service Specialist
MacArthur Corp
12.2021 - 06.2022
Automotive Buyer
Wesco International, Inc.
04.2015 - 09.2015
Tooling Coordinator/Customer Service
KAMAX LP
01.2015 - 01.2021
Automotive Buyer
Value Point Solutions
01.2010 - 01.2015
Mott Community College