DAJUAN WALKER
SAINT LOUIS,MO
Summary
Accomplished Buyer/Procurement Specialist at Terra Source Global, adept in supplier negotiation and inventory management. Leveraged Oracle EPM Cloud to optimize inventory turns by 30%, fostering long-term supplier partnerships. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and communication, ensuring seamless procurement processes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer/Procurement Specialist
Terra Source Global
Belleville, IL
06.2024 - Current
- Process purchase requisitions and orders to ensure timely deliveries of goods and services
- Expedite orders and manage shortages, backlogs and other potential interruptions to production schedules
- Analyze inventory levels and usage patterns to optimize inventory turns and minimize carrying cost
- Collaborate with production planning and inventory control teams to forecast demand and maintain appropriate inventory levels
- Develop and nurture relationships with suppliers to foster long-term partnerships and resolve any issues that arise
- Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, service, availability, reliability, and compatibility with company requirements
- Monitor and track deliveries to ensure adherence to delivery schedules
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing and inventory levels
Personal Trainer/Manager
HUNTER BODIES STL FITNESS/JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER/SNAP FITNESS
Clayton, MO
04.2015 - Current
- Consulting with clients to understand their goals and current fitness levels
- Creating comprehensive workout and nutrition plans for clients
- Motivating and guiding clients during training sessions
- Soliciting new clients to enroll in a new gym membership
- Working with staff and Management to ensure the gym functions effectively
- Providing clients with regular feedback and accountability on their progress
- Leading regular group workout classes
- Using in-depth knowledge to answers client’s questions
Accounts Payable Specialist
Sheer Logistics
Chesterfield, MO
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Voucher entry-ensuring invoices are accurate and approval prior to payment
- Payment Processing- prepared weekly payment batches accurately and timely and ensuring all payments are in accordance with purchasing policies and procedures
- Reconciling and reviewing AP aging monthly, including following up to close any open AP invoices that are over a month old
- Worked closely with the Operations team to resolve rate variances and customer request
- Maintained schedules to track and ensure monthly vendors are paid on time
- Updating, when necessary, vendor, merchant account information
- Contacting vendors to obtain necessary documents such as W-9’s, payment/bank details needed to process invoices and payments
Securities Operations Specialist/Contractor
Wells Fargo
Saint Louis, MO
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Transaction Processing= Monitored and managed the lifecycle of securities trades, including data entry, trade confirmation and settlement instructions
- Reconciliation- Identified and resolved discrepancies between internal records and external confirmations for securities transactions
- Compliance Oversight- Ensuring to all relevant securities regulations, including reporting requirements and anti-money laundering procedures
- System management- Utilize internal securities processing systems to execute transactions, track positions, and generate reports
- Communication- Effectively communicated with internal stakeholders including traders, portfolio managers and compliance officers
- Issue Resolution- Investigated and resolved complex issues, coordinating with other departments to find resolutions
Account Processor 2
US Bank
Saint Louis, MO
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Evaluated the accuracy, completeness, and legitimacy of bank records
- Converted financial documents to electronic images for both data and electronic conversion
- Entered new account information
- Received, classified, consolidated and summarized documents and information
- Answered customer inquiries
- Completed reports and provided administrative support
Education
Graphic Communication
SAINT LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Physical Education
HARRIS-STOWE STATE COLLEGE
Personal Training and Nutrition
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SPORTS AND MEDICINE/ NASM
Skills
- QUICKBOOKS
- ORACLE EPM CLOUD
- MICROSOFT DYNAMICS 365
- ACUMATICA
- SAP
- Supplier negotiation
- Data analysis
- Inventory management
- Supplier relationship management
- Market research
- Effective communication
Timeline
Buyer/Procurement Specialist
Terra Source Global
06.2024 - Current
Accounts Payable Specialist
Sheer Logistics
01.2021 - 06.2024
Securities Operations Specialist/Contractor
Wells Fargo
01.2019 - 06.2019
Account Processor 2
US Bank
01.2016 - 01.2019
Personal Trainer/Manager
HUNTER BODIES STL FITNESS/JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER/SNAP FITNESS
04.2015 - Current
Graphic Communication
SAINT LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Physical Education
HARRIS-STOWE STATE COLLEGE
Personal Training and Nutrition
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SPORTS AND MEDICINE/ NASM
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