Christina Livingston
Mountville,PA
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking new oppurtunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer/Planner
Graham Engineering
07.2022 - Current
- Analyzed market trends to inform purchasing decisions and optimize inventory levels.
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Managed purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Developed supplier relationships to enhance product quality and reliability.
- Led initiatives for process improvements, enhancing overall efficiency within the purchasing department.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
- Achieved cost savings, negotiating bulk purchase agreements with key suppliers.
- Developed project timelines and schedules to ensure timely completion of planning initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and streamline planning processes.
- Prepared detailed reports on project progress, highlighting key milestones and potential roadblocks.
Supply Chain Buyer
Lumsden - A Fenner Precision Polymers
Feb2016 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with management to assess materials needs and look for improved options to better meet changing demands.
- Sourced unique items and built relationships with vendors to reliably deliver high-quality goods.
- Received and reviewed department supply requisitions and placed appropriate orders based on need and available funds.
- Negotiated preferred terms and conditions for company to achieve significant savings.
- Work with both new and existing suppliers on all types of RFXs.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Coordinated documentation for materials, seals and billing paperwork.
- Contacted suppliers to verify shipment details.
Driver Coordinator
Certified Carpet Cleaning
09.2014 - 02.2016
- Responded to customer messages in regards to delivery issues.
- Contacted new and existing customers to discuss product and service solutions.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sale and service agreement to close transactions.
- Consulted with customers to aid selection and purchase of products that met needs.
- Delivered superior customer support to improve account retention rate.
Parts Manager
Advance Auto Parts
11.2012 - 05.2014
- Received, examined and reshelved returned parts.
- Connected with customers to provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations.
- Established individual parts inventory levels to balance stock for maximum inventory turns.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Taught junior employees proactive strategies to meet operational and sales goals.
- Supervised receiving and stockroom activities to identify opportunities with inventory and prevent shrinkage.
- Controlled daily parts program activities to improve sales and inventory management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Manor High School
Millersville, PASkills
- Inventory Management Skills
- Contract Negotiation Expertise
- Price Structuring
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Documentation Requirements
- Computer Skills
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Problem Resolution
- Basic Math
- Planning & Organizing
- Customer Service
- People Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Conflict Resolution
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Good Work Ethic
- Team Building
- Microsoft Office
- Training & Development
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Buyer/Planner
Graham Engineering
07.2022 - Current
Driver Coordinator
Certified Carpet Cleaning
09.2014 - 02.2016
Parts Manager
Advance Auto Parts
11.2012 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
Penn Manor High School
Supply Chain Buyer
Lumsden - A Fenner Precision Polymers
Feb2016 - 07.2022