Heather Thomas
Smyrna,GA
Summary
Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations and Logistics Coordinator
National Sugar Marketing
05.2018 - Current
- Developed and executed logistics and inventory management strategies
- Advanced supply chain efficiency and logistics networks
- Cultivated in-depth knowledge of transportation resources and customer delivery requirements
- Coordinated daily product movements, ensuring timely deliveries
- Prioritized tasks and proactively provided solutions to meet service and budgetary goals
- Oversaw freight invoice accuracy and payment
- Resolved carrier claims promptly
- Maintained transportation management systems
- Managed crisis situations with a multidisciplinary team
- Acted as a logistics resource for cross-functional projects
- Collaborated with customer service and stakeholders for accurate product delivery.
Inventory Control Analyst
National Sugar Marketing
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Analyzed inventory and placed orders for 12 warehouse locations
- Conducted weekly forecast analysis for over 100 contracts
- Monitored customer ordering patterns to ensure adequate inventory
- Developed cost-effective solutions for inventory issues
- Investigated and rectified inventory discrepancies
- Alerted management to prevent future issues
- Built tracking spreadsheets for efficient order management
- Maintained strong relationships with carriers, ensuring timely communication.
Chemical/VOC Buyer
PLZ Aeroscience
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Assisted Supply Chain Manager with purchasing duties
- Created purchase orders using SAP
- Developed an Excel-based chemical tracking system, reducing production downtime by over 30%
- Sourced cost-effective suppliers for commodities
- Ensured accuracy of shipments and purchase orders
- Evaluated new vendors for future sourcing
- Managed inventory adjustments and expedited shipments.
Project Coordinator/Buyer
Marietta Drapery Company
12.2012 - 10.2017
- Reviewed and tracked purchase orders for project components
- Ensured accuracy of incoming project orders
- Monitored subcontractor and vendor performance
- Assisted in sourcing and reviewing contractor quotations
- Developed job tracking methods in Excel and Project Binders
- Acted as the primary contact between Project Managers and Field Operations
- Completed vetting procedures for new hires and subcontractors
- Managed project change orders and close-out manuals
- Coordinated with Field Operations to resolve on-site issues
- Scheduled vendor and subcontractor service calls
- Identified and removed barriers to project completion.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX05.2008
Skills
Problem-Solving
Decision-Making
Logistics Analysis
Customer Service
Shipment Coordination
Transportation Planning
Transportation Management
Supply Chain Operations
Freight Negotiation
Analytical Thinking
Timeline
Operations and Logistics Coordinator
National Sugar Marketing
05.2018 - Current
Inventory Control Analyst
National Sugar Marketing
01.2018 - 01.2021
Chemical/VOC Buyer
PLZ Aeroscience
10.2017 - 04.2018
Project Coordinator/Buyer
Marietta Drapery Company
12.2012 - 10.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Business
San Jacinto College
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