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
Procurement Expertise
Vendor Relationship Management
Supply Chain Management
Operations Management
Pricing Structures
Purchase Order Management
Quality Assurance Standards
Program Coordination
Cost Reduction
Process Development
Efficiency Improvement
Document Preparation
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 -