Faith Coulson
Italy,TX
Summary
Proven expertise in strategic sourcing and relationship building, honed at Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope. Excelled in developing cost-effective purchasing strategies and enhancing supplier partnerships, significantly improving operational efficiency. Skilled in purchase order management and forecasting, adept at driving results through meticulous inventory monitoring and vendor relations. Detail-oriented 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 maximize sales and profits. Considered valuable asset to any team.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
Plant Planner
International Extrusion Corporation
01.2018 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align goals and ensure project success.
- Optimized inventory control, reducing waste and improving costefficiency.
- Identified potential risks, implementing mitigation plans to minimize impact on project timelines.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Implemented best practices in planning methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness across all projects.
- Presented progress reports regularly to senior management during project updates meetings.
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
- Collaborated with sales team to ensure accurate order fulfillment and timely delivery of priority shipments.
- Negotiated favorable freight rates with carriers, leading to reduced transportation costs.
- Reviewed billet usage trends, along with current order to purchase billet with best pricing and lead times.
- Implemented tak-time program to create Kan-Ban per department.
- Created goal's per department to maximize productivity.
Sourcing Specialist
E W Johnson
02.2006 - 08.2017
- Developed sourcing strategies to improve procurement processes, supplier relationships and capability development to optimize supply chain.
- Managed vendor relationships by conducting regular business reviews and addressing any performance issues or concerns, fostering a collaborative partnership between suppliers and the company.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Enhanced supplier relationships by establishing clear communication channels and conducting regular performance evaluations.
Education
Associate of Science - Science Education
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Clearwater, FL05.2015
Skills
- Purchase Order Management
- Multi-tasking strength
- Relationship Building
- Materials sourcing
- Inventory Monitoring
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Purchasing strategies
- Strategic Sourcing
Timeline
Buyer
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
09.2023 - Current
Plant Planner
International Extrusion Corporation
01.2018 - 03.2023
Sourcing Specialist
E W Johnson
02.2006 - 08.2017
Associate of Science - Science Education
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
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