Danica Lienemann
Ypsilanti,Michigan
Summary
Detail-oriented and experienced professional with strong background in purchasing, vendor management and inventory control. Proven track record of identifying cost savings opportunities and developing and executing strategies to maintain timelines. Considered a valuable asset to any team due to cross-functional strengths and willingness to work.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Commodity Buyer
Uniloy Blow Molding & Structural Foam Solutions
2024.01 - Current
- Managed commodity risks to ensure price stability, utilizing market analysis and forecasting tools
- Improved inventory turns with effective demand planning and supplier collaboration practices
- Worked with vendors to avoid potential problems with orders and deliveries
- Negotiated favorable contract terms to secure optimal pricing structures for company purchases
- Used Epicor to manage purchasing
- Identified, researched and assessed quality of potential vendors
- Verified deliveries and resolved discrepancies between order and shipment
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements
- Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
Buyer
PSI Repair Services
2023.10 - 2024.01
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities including COC documents
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
Junior Buyer
Accuworx
2021.10 - 2023.10
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company
- Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries
- Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Supply Chain Management
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, Michigan05.2024
General Studies -
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, Michigan12.2022
Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Teamwork orientation
- Market trend monitoring
- Strategic Sourcing
- Material Requirement Planning
- Key Performance Indicators
- Inventory Control
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounts Payable
- Purchase Order Management
- Negotiation
- Sourcing Strategies
Timeline
Commodity Buyer
Uniloy Blow Molding & Structural Foam Solutions
2024.01 - Current
Buyer
PSI Repair Services
2023.10 - 2024.01
Junior Buyer
Accuworx
2021.10 - 2023.10
Associate of Applied Science - Supply Chain Management
Washtenaw Community College
General Studies -
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
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