Elayne Munn
Senior Buyer
Colonial Beach,VA
Summary
Accomplished Senior Buyer adept in database management and fostering robust vendor relations. Demonstrated leadership in negotiating favorable terms, ensuring cost-effective procurement, and enhancing team performance. Excelled in optimizing inventory accuracy and streamlining supply chain operations, significantly improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
IDX Corporation
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Execute purchase request of products and materials in accordance with the company’s purchasing policies.
- Analyzed the cost and quality of purchased items to ensure the best value for the company.
- Identified and selected vendors for the company’s products and services.
- Negotiate with vendors and suppliers to ensure the most favorable terms.
- Monitored vendor performance to ensure quality and timely delivery.
- Track import and domestic shipments along with negotiating and monitoring freight rates with Freight Forwarders to optimize cost-savings.
- Maintained accurate purchasing records and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
- Established and maintained effective working relationships with vendors, suppliers and co- workers.
- Assisted with the development and implementation of purchasing policies and procedures.
Senior Logistician / Team Leader
Kaeser Compressors
04.2015 - 01.2022
- Research equipment histories to determine all necessary parts required for upcoming service orders.
- Coordinate the return of unused service parts into inventory; monitor all parts returns to ensure percentages remain in compliance with stated department goals.
- Generate monthly reports for and monitor status of all consignment items shipped for service orders.
- Advance ship service parts to customers or other applicable logistics transfer locations.
- Responsible for learning and following all applicable procedures and work instructions relating to the Company's Management System.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Monitored time and attendance, enforcing compliance with company procedures relating to absenteeism.
- Managed leave requests and absences and arranged covers to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
X33 Material Specialist
Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding
09.2007 - 09.2013
- Support Aircraft Carrier Overhaul Refueling Programs by forecasting and ordering projected non-nuclear and nuclear material.
- Managed inventory, ensuring stock accuracy and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed all aspects of shipping and receiving operations, including verifying and processing orders, scheduling shipments, and overseeing loading and unloading of goods.
- Worked with Navy, Construction Supervisors, and Shipyard Foreman to determine schedule and volume requirements in order to effectively coordinate deliveries and maintain supply levels.
- Supplied excellent customer service by resolving shipping-related issues and improving customer satisfaction.
- Operated forklifts and other material managing equipment, ensuring safe and efficient movement of goods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Elsberry High School
Elsberry, MO05-1996
Skills
- Global/Domestic Procurement Operations
- Global/Domestic Logistics Operations
- Supply Chain Operations
- International Trade Compliance
- Cargo and Freight Calculations
- Price Negotiation
- Budgeting / Forecasting
- ERP, SAP, Epicor
- Microsoft Office
- Critical Thinking / Problem Solving
- Multi-task
- Excels in Fast Paced Environments
- Ability to Work Independently
Timeline
Senior Buyer
IDX Corporation
04.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Logistician / Team Leader
Kaeser Compressors
04.2015 - 01.2022
X33 Material Specialist
Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding
09.2007 - 09.2013
High School Diploma -
Elsberry High School
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