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Gina Herner

Sandusky

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Purchasing/Procurement SpecialistsIndirect BuyerPurchasing ManagerProduction Scheduler/Material AnalystIndependent Contractor – Materials

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid
Location: Sandusky, Ohio
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$75000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureWork from home option401k matchFlexible work hours

Summary

Dynamic procurement specialist with a proven track record at Nordson Corporation, excelling in vendor negotiations and process improvements. Expertise in ERP systems and cross-functional collaboration led to significant cost reductions and enhanced operational efficiency. Adept at training teams and implementing sustainable practices, driving impactful results in supply chain management.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Purchasing/Procurement Specialists

Nordson Corporation
Amherst
04.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with business goals.
  • Developed procurement policies to streamline purchasing processes and improve efficiency.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions.
  • Trained junior staff on procurement procedures and best practices for vendor management.
  • Utilized procurement software for order processing, tracking, and reporting purposes.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvement within the procurement cycle.
  • Collaborated closely with other departments to understand their product requirements and ensure timely fulfillment of orders.
  • Reviewed and updated suppliers' information such as contact details, payment terms, and performance ratings.
  • Prepared Requests For Proposals to solicit bids from vendors.
  • Decreased spending, locating new suppliers by networking at industry markets, purchasing and designing cost-effective products and reviewing samples.
  • Provided training sessions on procurement processes and procedures for staff members.

Indirect Buyer

KELLY SERVICES (NORDSON)
Amherst
01.2019 - 04.2021
  • Executed procurement of materials for capital expenses across multiple projects.
  • Negotiated favorable spending terms with suppliers to reduce costs effectively.
  • Collaborated with Nordson Corporation to improve dispensing equipment design and manufacturing processes.
  • Secured PPE materials during Covid for several Nordson locations in the US and internationally.
  • Coordinated with Facilities to ensure maintenance of locations and support capital projects.

Purchasing Manager

SANDUSKY PACKAGING
Sandusky
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Assisted attaining SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) certificate. Customers needing to practice a more 'Green' environment.
  • Managed a warehousing program offsite saving company $24,000 in a 6-month period along with keeping inventory levels below minimum.
  • Implemented scorecard to suppliers for measuring delivery, quality, and pricing metrics.
  • Folding Carton Supplier creating packaging solutions for food, automotive, and pharmaceutical

Production Scheduler/Material Analyst

TOWER INTERNATIONAL
Bellevue
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Create schedule from customer demands and implement production schedule.
  • Review MRP and send Customer releases.
  • Review inventory levels for production efficiency and review cycle counts for inventory accuracy.
  • Oversee manufacturing forecasts to maintain production and quality goals.
  • Participate in team problem solving activities and process improvement goals.
  • Global producer of supplies to automotive industry with body-structure stampings, frames and other chassis structures, as well as complex welded assemblies for small and large cars, crossovers, pickups and SUVs

Independent Contractor – Materials

JANESVILLE ACOUSTICS
Norwalk
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Purchase MRO (Maintenance Repair and Operations) and other support material needed for plant operations.
  • Provide multiple quotes for requested items and services and make recommendations to management for their procurement changes.
  • Manage VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory).
  • Create PO’s, oversee, and report on supplier performance.
  • Producers of acoustical and thermal fibers insulation to a variety of automotive applications

Material Analyst

EPIC TECHNOLOGIES
Norwalk
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • Integral in the operation of supply, inventory and shipping.
  • Cost savings analysis and global capacity monitoring to ensure availability at lowest cost.
  • Oversee vendor compliance and quality.
  • Prepared and analyzed RFQ’s sent to several distributors for awarding new business opportunities.
  • Monitor KANBAN process.
  • Manufacturer of printed circuit boards for medical, industrial, telecommunications, consumer, and automotive

Materials Supervisor

AMERICAN COATING SPECIALISTS
Norwalk
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Provided necessary planning information and monthly reports of key performances.
  • Scheduled manufacturing and purchase orders.
  • Increased cash flow by $50K and reduced transaction costs by switching to direct shipments.
  • Maintained strong customer relationships.
  • Maintained and reported inventory levels to customer on weekly basis.
  • Support for Logistics including shipping and receiving.
  • Supplier of powder and electro-coating services to the automotive industry

Materials Scheduler

INDUSTRIAL POWDER COATINGS
Norwalk
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Planned, reported, and scheduled production materials (same responsibilities as ACS).
  • Supervised 6 Shipping and Receiving Personnel.
  • Coordinated with an average of 40 carriers per day and external customers.
  • Maintained department budget including labor and equipment costs.
  • Monitored shipping production workflow, improved efficiency, and resolved problems.
  • Supplier of powder and electro-coating services to automotive, appliance, and general

Education

General Courses -

Black Hills State College
Rapid City, SD
Rapid City, SD

Real Estate Certification -

Lorain County Community College
Lorain, OH
Lorain, OH

Skills

  • Management and operations
  • Scheduling and order placement
  • Customer service and support
  • Custom-engineered materials
  • ISO 9001 compliance
  • Training and development
  • Price negotiation and dispute resolution
  • Vendor sourcing and contract negotiations
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • ERP and MRP systems
  • Oracle, QAD, SAP, and Epicor expertise
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Certification

  • Ford Direct Data Link (DDL)
  • Chrysler SMART
  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Lean Manufacturing

Timeline

Purchasing/Procurement Specialists

Nordson Corporation
04.2021 - Current

Indirect Buyer

KELLY SERVICES (NORDSON)
01.2019 - 04.2021

Purchasing Manager

SANDUSKY PACKAGING
01.2016 - 01.2019

Production Scheduler/Material Analyst

TOWER INTERNATIONAL
01.2015 - 01.2016

Independent Contractor – Materials

JANESVILLE ACOUSTICS
01.2014 - 01.2015

Material Analyst

EPIC TECHNOLOGIES
01.2008 - 01.2014

Materials Supervisor

AMERICAN COATING SPECIALISTS
01.2006 - 01.2008

Materials Scheduler

INDUSTRIAL POWDER COATINGS
01.2006 - 01.2008

General Courses -

Black Hills State College

Real Estate Certification -

Lorain County Community College

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