Halea Sager
Centralia
Summary
Inventory Planner with years of experience in optimizing inventory flow and enhancing supplier relationships. Demonstrates proficiency in time management, stakeholder management, and critical thinking, with a strong command of Microsoft Excel for data-driven forecasting. Committed to improving processes and implementing effective solutions, ensuring seamless operations and strategic inventory management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Inventory Planner
Columbia Safety and Supply
09.2024 - Current
- Oversee daily purchasing and vendor management to optimize inventory flow.
- Enhance supplier relationships ensuring timely deliveries and cost savings.
- Implement corrective actions for supplier performance improvements.
- Coordinate warranty returns and credits for seamless operations.
- Maintain purchasing parameters for efficient stock management.
- Optimize inventory levels through data-driven forecasting, reducing stockouts and overstock situations.
IT Business Analyst - Business Relationship Manager
Veterans United Home Loans
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Facilitated communication between tech and business, enhancing project alignment and delivery
- Improved stakeholder satisfaction by identifying needs and implementing effective solutions
- Led team meetings to foster collaboration and address challenges with innovative ideas
- Ensured tech initiatives aligned with company goals, supporting strategic vision and growth
- Managed tech communication campaigns, delivering clear and relevant content to users
- Bridged Technology and business units, translating complex needs and initiatives
- Managed multiple projects, enhancing stakeholder satisfaction through targeted solutions
Associate Buyer II
Orscheln Farm and Home LLC
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Led budget goals for sales and margins, ensuring financial targets were consistently met
- Directed line reviews, enhancing product selection through detailed analysis
- Developed Excel Macros, streamlining reporting and submission processes
- Collaborated with vendors, optimizing product selection and cost negotiations
- Coordinated advertising plans, aligning promotional strategies with marketing goals
- Analyzed sales data and product performance to optimize inventory management and drive strategic decision-making in assigned categories
- Facilitated supplier and store communications, enhancing operational efficiency
- Managed data entry for marketing flyers, ensuring accuracy across platforms
- Supported buyer and accounting teams in vendor fund negotiations
- Generated detailed reports using MicroStrategy for strategic insights
- Contributed to planogram updates, optimizing product displays
- Streamlined item setup and system maintenance processes, enhancing efficiency in supplier and distribution center communications
- Facilitated product distribution across 165 stores, enhancing inventory accuracy
- Resolved inventory issues via phone and email, improving store operations
- Managed purchase orders and vendor follow-ups, ensuring timely deliveries
- Executed product transfers with criteria-based decisions, optimizing stock levels
Buyer Assistant
Orscheln Farm and Home LLC
10.2016 - 07.2019
- Facilitated supplier and store communications, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Managed data entry for marketing flyers, ensuring accuracy across platforms.
- Supported buyer and accounting teams in vendor fund negotiations.
- Generated detailed reports using MicroStrategy for strategic insights.
- Contributed to planogram updates, optimizing product displays.
- Streamlined item setup and system maintenance processes, enhancing efficiency in supplier and distribution center communications.
Inventory Coordinator
Orscheln Farm and Home LLC
05.2014 - 09.2016
- Oversee daily purchasing and vendor management to optimize inventory flow
- Enhance supplier relationships ensuring timely deliveries and cost savings
- Implement corrective actions for supplier performance improvements
- Coordinate warranty returns and credits for seamless operations
- Maintain purchasing parameters for efficient stock management
- Optimize inventory levels through data-driven forecasting, reducing stockouts and overstock situations
Senior Teller
Boone County National Bank
07.2013 - 05.2014
- Managed branch security and cash audits, ensuring operational integrity
- Coached team in sales and service, enhancing customer satisfaction
- Supported manager in quarterly promotions, boosting customer engagement
- Updated business data spreadsheets, improving data accuracy
Teller Trainer
Boone County National Bank
11.2012 - 05.2014
- Trained new tellers for 4-6 weeks, enhancing their skills with tailored courses and evaluations
- Achieved certification as a teller trainer with a score above 90, showcasing expertise and dedication
- Created a comprehensive reference manual to aid new hires, improving training efficiency
- Facilitated training with tests and drills, ensuring consistent progress and skill development
- Reported weekly to the training supervisor, providing detailed updates on trainee advancements
- Reviewed and approved teller transactions over $2,500, ensuring compliance and accuracy
- Supported managerial closing tasks, enhancing operational efficiency
Teller II
Boone County National Bank
04.2013 - 06.2013
- Reviewed and approved teller transactions over $2,500, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Supported managerial closing tasks, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Executed teller duties, maintaining high customer service standards.
Teller
Boone County National Bank
06.2012 - 04.2013
- Executed teller duties, maintaining high customer service standards
- Assisted customers with transactions, ensuring adherence to 13 service standards
- Educated clients about online banking, investments, and loan options
- Mastered Teller Platform and DOS software, enhancing transaction efficiency
- Trained in federal confidentiality regulations, maintaining high compliance standards
Waitress and Hostess
Red Lobster
01.2011 - 06.2012
- Delivered exceptional customer service, efficiently managed seating arrangements, and handled diverse guest requests, enhancing overall dining experience
Waitress
IHop
08.2010 - 12.2010
- Served customers efficiently, enhancing dining experience and fostering repeat patronage
Waitress and Cashier
Golden Corral
04.2009 - 08.2010
- Delivered exceptional customer service as waitress and cashier, ensuring smooth dining experiences and efficient transactions for diverse clientele
Cashier
Tropical Sno
07.2008 - 08.2008
- Managed cash transactions and fulfilled customer orders with precision, ensuring a smooth and efficient service experience at Tropical Sno
Education
Diploma -
Moberly Senior High School
Moberly, MOGoogle Data Analytics Specialization Certification -
Coursera
Excel Skills for Business: Essentials Certification -
Coursera
Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate Certification -
Coursera
Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate II Certification -
Coursera
Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Microsoft Excel
Personal Information
Title: Inventory Planner
Timeline
Sr Inventory Planner
Columbia Safety and Supply
09.2024 - Current
IT Business Analyst - Business Relationship Manager
Veterans United Home Loans
07.2022 - 09.2024
Associate Buyer II
Orscheln Farm and Home LLC
08.2019 - 06.2022
Buyer Assistant
Orscheln Farm and Home LLC
10.2016 - 07.2019
Inventory Coordinator
Orscheln Farm and Home LLC
05.2014 - 09.2016
Senior Teller
Boone County National Bank
07.2013 - 05.2014
Teller II
Boone County National Bank
04.2013 - 06.2013
Teller Trainer
Boone County National Bank
11.2012 - 05.2014
Teller
Boone County National Bank
06.2012 - 04.2013
Waitress and Hostess
Red Lobster
01.2011 - 06.2012
Waitress
IHop
08.2010 - 12.2010
Waitress and Cashier
Golden Corral
04.2009 - 08.2010
Cashier
Tropical Sno
07.2008 - 08.2008
Diploma -
Moberly Senior High School
Google Data Analytics Specialization Certification -
Coursera
Excel Skills for Business: Essentials Certification -
Coursera
Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate Certification -
Coursera
Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate II Certification -
Coursera
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