Detail-oriented professional with understanding of supply and demand and discerning eye for inventory level evaluation. Confidently knowledgeable in managing vendor relations, tracking products and the methods needed to obtain the best pricing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Planner
HomeCrest Cabinets
01.2009 - 01.2011
Sourced, purchased and scheduled movement of 6,000 items with $2 million/year buy in support of operational needs.
Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
Analyzed data and identified lowest cost suppliers offering needed quality and delivery reliability.
Buyer II
United Fixtures, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2009
Managed $3 million/year buy with 6,000 items managed
Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
Launched online system for departments to review charge back requests and rewards.
Purchasing Coordinator
JAMI, Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2007
Managed and purchased import items
Coordinated import container shipments of furniture and lumber parts
Monitored daily inventory and safety stock levels to compliment Just-In-Time environment
Education
BA, Business Administration -
Baker College
Flint, MI
01.2006
Skills
Word Processing
Spreadsheet Tracking
Organizational Systems
Customer Needs Assessments
Supplier Quotes
Material Verification
Material Flow Management
Daily Logs
Maintain Inventory
Purchase Order Monitoring
Safety Stock Level Maintenance
Data Accuracy
Professional Development
Operating System Proficiency in: Microsoft Windows, Lotus Notes, Outlook, AS400, SBT, M2M, SAP, Syteline.
Layered Process Audit Training (2011).
Introduction to MRP/MPS Training (2010).
Seminars: Negotiations Conference (2008), Conflict Management (2008), Group Dynamics (2004), Tool Time for Teams (2002).