Christopher Miller
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Detail-oriented Procurement Specialist proudly offering over nine years' experience in tracking and managing orders from the vendor through to the consumer. Hardworking professional known for finding the best price on goods. Attentive to deadlines in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Planning and Procurement Specialist
SIEGWERK
Des Moines, IA
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Facilitated creation of a Master schedule utilizing SAP and OMP systems.
- Reviewed production orders or schedules to gather product information including types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates for operational planning.
- Maintained and optimized production planning parameters to align with customer and business requirements for service and inventory.
- Communicated process order changes across business groups related to delays due to raw material shortages or production downtime
- Maintained records of purchases, pricing, and other important data in company databases.
- Collaborated with commercialization to ensure successful completion of phase in/phase out processes, formulation modifications, and receipt updates. Provided manufacturing feedback to address formulation issues.
Supply Chain Coordinator
Pet Parents
Ankeny, IA
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Investigated and identified inefficiencies within scheduling and packaging systems which has decreased shipping costs across all sales channels by 20% within 6 months
- Analyzing and forecasting product demands to maintain lean inventory levels in order to prevent out-of-stock goods while minimizing storage costs
- Managing an efficient warehouse fulfillment team by creating weekly goals, planning the execution of those goals, and delegating tasks to the team
- Analyzing and preparing reports regarding monthly, quarterly, and annual profit and loss for cost-of-goods-sold to present as a part of the company financial planning board.
Buyer
Praxair Distribution Inc.
Ankeny, IA
04.2016 - 04.2022
- Managed inventory and created purchase orders for 36 branch locations through JD Edwards ERP system
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations
- Recommended metrics for product availability, costs, and delivery to advance business objectives
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability, and negotiated favorable contracts
- Conferred with sales and purchasing to match customer preferences
- Documented purchasing information in J.D
- Edwards to maintain detailed and accurate records.
Education
Supply Chain Management -
Iowa State University of Science and Technology
12.2015
Skills
- Proficiency in SAP, JD Edwards, & DEAR systems
- Price Negotiation
- Process Improvements
- Purchasing Processes
Timeline
Planning and Procurement Specialist
SIEGWERK
02.2023 - 05.2024
Supply Chain Coordinator
Pet Parents
04.2022 - 01.2023
Buyer
Praxair Distribution Inc.
04.2016 - 04.2022
Supply Chain Management -
Iowa State University of Science and Technology
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