Hayley Westness
Auburn Hills,MI
Summary
Experienced supply chain professional and estimating specialist skilled in data analysis and inventory management. Successfully strengthened supplier partnerships and executed process enhancements, leading to notable cost savings and enhanced service efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Cost Estimator
Cole Carbide
Lake Orion, Michigan
03.2024 - Current
- Prepared detailed cost estimates for manufacturing processes and product development.
- Analyzed material specifications to generate precise cost estimates for projects.
- Reviewed drawings and specifications to identify discrepancies, which enhanced accuracy of cost estimates.
- Researched market conditions to develop competitive pricing for materials and labor, leading to more accurate cost estimates.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to assess project requirements and budgets, ensuring alignment with cost estimation goals.
- Reviewed contracts for compliance and negotiated pricing with vendors to secure favorable terms.
- Maintained regular communication with customers to address inquiries and provide support. through consistent follow-ups and support initiatives.
- Communicated with repeat customers to foster long-term relationships.
Supply Chain Manager/ Inventory Analyst
North American Assembly
Auburn Hills, USA
09.2018 - Current
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely availability of raw materials for production.
- Executed procurement processes to acquire necessary materials on schedule.
- Determined and ordered materials based on inventory needs, ensuring proper quantities while negotiating pricing and shipment terms.
- Coordinated timely delivery of materials to fulfill customer orders and maintain service levels.
- Developed inventory plans to ensure smooth product flow and minimize disruptions.
- Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels to maintain optimal stock availability.
- Leveraged the ERP system for managing inventory and procurement tasks.
- Analyzed inventory statistics and performed financial analytics to identify top-selling products and those requiring strategic adjustments.
- Managed and organized documentation for inventory and procurement activities.
- Maintained records of all purchases including item descriptions, costs, quantities received.
- Drafted requests for quotes from vendors for comparison shopping purposes.
Owner/Operator
Bare Foot Bliss Designs
Metamora, USA
01.2013 - 10.2018
- Plan and direct all functions of the company
- Developed and executed sales and marketing strategies, increasing customer acquisition and brand visibility
- Represented company at vendor shows, showcasing products and engaging with potential clients
- Designing all products and working one-on-one with customers on their designs
- Processed custom orders, ensuring accurate fulfillment and enhancing customer satisfaction
- Executed cutting, sanding, staining, and painting of wood orders, delivering high-quality products that met customer specifications.
- Managed invoicing and transactions, ensuring accurate billing and timely payments
Administrative Assistant
Belleroc Tire Inc
Romulus, USA
07.2010 - 06.2013
- Organized and maintained filing system for customer and vendor invoices, enhancing retrieval efficiency
- Processed vendor invoices to manage accounts payable and ensure timely payments
- Invoicing customers and handling transactions
- Handle bank deposits and credit card transactions
- Tracked and reconciled expenses using Excel, supporting accurate financial reporting
- Create detailed monthly client reports for sales
- Sales metrics tracking coordinator for upper level management
- Managed incoming calls across multiple phone lines to ensure efficient communication
- Internal and external inventory management
- Collected overdue purchase orders from vendors to ensure timely payment
Marketing Assistant
Hagelstein and Associates
Troy, USA
06.2007 - 07.2010
- Designed and formatted brochures for marketing campaigns, increasing brand visibility
- Conducted outreach efforts to acquire prospective clients, contributing to customer base expansion
- Coordinated seminars for knowledge sharing among clients and stakeholders, enhancing engagement
- Controlled and organized client database
- Performed various clerical tasks including filing and data entry (i.e. filing, mailings, cold calls, data entry)
- Answered multiple phone lines to provide customer support
Education
Associate's - Business Administration
American InterContinental University
Chicago, IL01-2009
Skills
- Production planning and purchasing
- Decision-making
- Inventory control and supply chain
- Forecasting and logistics
- Manufacturing and data analysis
- Pricing strategies
- Business analysis and analytics
- Communication skills
- Time management and organization
- ERP systems expertise
- Quoting and cost estimation
- Freight experience
- Analytical skills
- Leadership and management capabilities
- Training and relationship building
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving and negotiation skills
- Profit margin improvement
Timeline
Cost Estimator
Cole Carbide
03.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Manager/ Inventory Analyst
North American Assembly
09.2018 - Current
Owner/Operator
Bare Foot Bliss Designs
01.2013 - 10.2018
Administrative Assistant
Belleroc Tire Inc
07.2010 - 06.2013
Marketing Assistant
Hagelstein and Associates
06.2007 - 07.2010
Associate's - Business Administration
American InterContinental University