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Heather Clark

Harrisburg,PA

Summary

Organized and results-oriented Planner excels at seeing big picture and creating plans to achieve business objectives. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights and implementing proactive solutions to deliver cost-effective and timely results. Possesses strong communication, customer service and problem-solving skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer Planner / Inventory Control

D&H Distribution
02.2022 - 03.2024
  • Purchase all incoming and outgoing stocking inventory for 5 warehouse locations and resolve any vendor issues or shipping problems
  • Maintain all inventory levels in warehouses to maximize turns for profitability
  • Work with Vendor partners in overstocked/aged inventory by obtaining return authorizations
  • Collaborate with inside/outside Sales teams to anticipate demand for seasonal, promotional, back to school college market segments in addition to supporting sales for large retailers, on-line sales to include Amazon, QVC, HSN, Overstock, Wayfair, and private business market and government agencies including AAFES
  • Negotiate pricing including inventory and return materials to include factory direct deliveries for freight and promotional efficiencies
  • Oversee the buy-to-pay process and enforce supplier compliance with invoicing policies and payment terms
  • Interact with suppliers and retail customers to coordinate standard assortment selection for seasonal and promotion activities including new launching Plan-O-Grams
  • Interacted with Legal team members regarding vendor compliance and contractual obligations including negotiating funds for overstock/aged inventory to promote to different market segment
  • Evaluate Vendor profitability based on running SKU count, logistics, profit margin, product selection to include accessories and overall revenue
  • Keep current with market trends including new item assortment and projected sales.

Buyer

RF Fager
10.2018 - 02.2022
  • Focus on procurement of goods with Domestic/International suppliers while satisfying internal and external customer demands
  • Proactively work with suppliers to minimize any stock outs and communicate any issues with sales and leadership
  • Collaborate with Sales to anticipate demand for large commercial builds
  • Team Lead is semi-annual Physical Inventory and implements solutions
  • Ensure new launch product execution with material projections and ensure timely material delivery on and off site
  • Maintain industry knowledge of current and emerging business changes
  • Communicate with different branches to resolve any transfer issues or inventory concerns.

Buyer/Inventory Control

Acuity Brands
06.2013 - 05.2015
  • Owned $1 million of raw material inventory over 11 product families
  • Managed the material replenishment and management value stream for the assembly center
  • Maintained raw material inventory levels through lean principles and Kanban system
  • Initiated an inventory reduction event by reducing over $350K over 5 months
  • Interacted with cell leaders, water spiders and operators daily for C.I
  • Opportunities
  • Served as Kanban process Champion for inventory audits and inventory visuals
  • Led Gemba walks daily to ensure corporate KPI’s were met.

Wireless Communication Buyer

General Dynamics, SATCOM Technologies
10.2006 - 05.2013
  • Controlled, monitored, and expedited assigned parts to eliminate manufacturing downtime
  • Evaluated MRP & reorder level reports and make buy decisions within ERP environment
  • Managed purchasing value stream from RFQ to PO for assigned commodities
  • Assisted with supplier readiness audits and site visits for consigned inventory including circuit boards, hardware, and components
  • Worked with suppliers to reduce total cycle times through good business practice and lean manufacturing.

Education

Bachelors of Science and Organizational Leadership -

Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA
05.2003

Associates of Business Marketing/Management -

South Hills Business School
State College, PA
05.1995

Skills

  • Purchase Order Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Inventory Control
  • Materials Sourcing
  • Supply Chain Management

Timeline

Buyer Planner / Inventory Control

D&H Distribution
02.2022 - 03.2024

Buyer

RF Fager
10.2018 - 02.2022

Buyer/Inventory Control

Acuity Brands
06.2013 - 05.2015

Wireless Communication Buyer

General Dynamics, SATCOM Technologies
10.2006 - 05.2013

Bachelors of Science and Organizational Leadership -

Saint Francis University

Associates of Business Marketing/Management -

South Hills Business School

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