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JANA JEPPERSON

Summary

Dedicated purchasing professional specializing in logistics coordination, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication and planning abilities. Exceptional leader skilled at reducing costs and increasing department efficiency.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Manager

Close To My Heart
09.2008 - Current
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
  • Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
  • Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
  • Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
  • Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting techniques and just-in-time purchasing strategies.
  • Trained junior staff members on best practices in purchasing management, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
  • Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
  • Identified and targeted critical procurement issues, saving over $100,000.

Senior Buyer /Demand Planner

Close To My Heart
07.2000 - 09.2008
  • Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for more effective procurement processes.
  • Optimized inventory management practices, reducing excess stock and minimizing carrying costs.
  • Reduced lead times by closely monitoring inventory levels and forecasting demand accurately.
  • Monitored actual sales performance against forecasts, adjusting plans as necessary to ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Management -

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT

Skills

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Inventory Coordination
  • Cost Reduction
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Material Requirement Planning

Training

UT APICS Training, Mountainland Applied Technology College, Lehi, UT

Timeline

Purchasing Manager

Close To My Heart
09.2008 - Current

Senior Buyer /Demand Planner

Close To My Heart
07.2000 - 09.2008

Bachelor of Science in Business Management -

Utah Valley University

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