Heather Gill
Purchasing Manager
Taylorsville,GA
Summary
Experienced purchasing professional with top-notch leadership, program management and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Improves policies, reduces waste and supports business needs with efficient, high-quality materials.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Forest Drapery Hardware
05.2010 - Current
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Conducted regular research to identify trends and cost saving opportunities.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
- Contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements.
- Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
Mortgage Loan Officer
HFC/Beneficial
06.2006 - 03.2009
- Explained different types of loans pertaining to client situations.
- Worked with underwriters to fix application problems and resolve issues.
- Reviewed loan files and updated to match current standards.
- Followed up with clients on missing loan documents, providing guidance on best way to complete application process.
- Checked loan documents for accuracy prior to closing.
- Communicated with clients, processing teams and other third parties to achieve prompt loan closings.
- Analyzed loan applications and credit reports to determine loan eligibility and risk level.
- Identified opportunities to cross-sell and upsell loan products to customers.
- Processed loan applications and monitored progress from start to finish.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cass High School
Cartersville, GA 05.2001 -
Skills
Data Analysis Understanding
Accomplishments
- Experienced management skills with experience in Production management, Operations management, Inventory management, IT management and Purchasing.
- Most valued in process improvement in areas that are inefficient.
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Forest Drapery Hardware
05.2010 - Current
Mortgage Loan Officer
HFC/Beneficial
06.2006 - 03.2009
High School Diploma -
Cass High School
05.2001 -
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