Jamie Lou Vahle
Prophetstown,Illinois
Summary
Dynamic Sourcing Manager with extensive experience at Wahl Clipper Corporation, excelling in vendor management and procurement strategy. Proven track record in optimizing supply chain processes and enhancing inventory forecasting. Adept at contract negotiation and data analysis, driving successful new product development initiatives and fostering strong vendor relationships.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sourcing Category Manager
Wahl Clipper Corporation
Prophetstown, Illinois
01.1998 - Current
- Worked as a surface grind operator for 13 years
- Accepted in to the WDP in 2012. Left the program in September 2013 to take position as Replenishment Buyer for PFG
- Replenishment Buyer, PFG September 2013- September 2017
- Buyer, TVS, August 2017- January 2019
- Production Planner January 2019-August 2021
- Production Control Analyst, August 2021-January 2022
- Lead Materials Planner, January 2022-July 2023
- Lead Production Planner/Buyer Role
- 3 direct reports
- Wahl Way Core Team member
- First Responder
- Sourcing Category Manager
- Manage Vendors under specified Categories
- On Board new vendors based on requirements.
- Research potential new vendors
- Understand vendor capabilities.
- Evaluate whether vendor meets vendor requirements.
- Determine supplier, make sure all processes are completed for onboarding.
- Manage component(s) until transition complete.
- NPD (New Product Development)
- Research new processes and products to meet demand of new projects.
- Develop potential vendors that are viewed as good candidates to work with organization.
Inventory Control
Nipps Machine Shop
Moline, Illinois
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Created BOLs
- Delivery/Pick up of product and machining tools
Education
Bachelors - Organizational Management
Ashford University
01.2014
High School -
Prophetstown High School
Prophetstown, Illinois01.1989
Certificate - Management
SAUK Valley Community College
Bachelors - Project Management
Ashford University
Skills
- Vendor management
- Contract negotiation
- Inventory forecasting
- Data analysis
- Supply chain optimization
- Procurement strategy
Certification
CPIM
Position Applying For
Materials Manager- Purchasing
Personal Information
Title: Materials Manager- Purchasing
Timeline
Sourcing Category Manager
Wahl Clipper Corporation
01.1998 - Current
Inventory Control
Nipps Machine Shop
01.1996 - 01.1998
Bachelors - Organizational Management
Ashford University
High School -
Prophetstown High School
Certificate - Management
SAUK Valley Community College
Bachelors - Project Management
Ashford University
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