Jason Smith
Procurement Specialist
Fort Wayne,Indiana
Summary
Detail-oriented professional promoting expertise in supply chain planning. Confident Procurement Specialist knowledgeable in managing vendor relations, tracking products and the methods needed to obtain the best pricing.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Vera Bradley
10.2022 - Current
- Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages, and cutting costs.
- Oversaw inventory control, assist accounting, and supply reports.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Performed complex data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and forecast future demands.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve best pricing and terms.
- Evaluated supplier performance and identified areas for improvement.
- Maintained up-to-date database of suppliers, vendors and contracts to support accurate recordkeeping.
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Researched and identified potential new suppliers to increase vendor base.
- Work in many applications included but not limited to Fairmarkit, D365, WMS, E-force, Emate, Sana, Flex, and Reflexis.
- Take care of all of distribution team and associate needs
Item Setup Specialist
Vera Bradley
11.2020 - 10.2022
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address containerization problems.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Helped make reports to identify issues to be addressed in a timely manner
- Devolved new processes to easily identify all UOM and Case size issues
- Created spreadsheets and shared with other teams to keep all UOM in house correct
- Collaborated with other departments to identify issues and push back on vendors for compliance.
Level 2 Material Handler
Vera Bradley
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Checking daily slotting reports for high volume items to upgrade or promote to a more efficient pick location.
- Assisting drivers in all issues from inventory discrepancies, UOM issues, and where to drop or place product for any special projects.
- Setting up slotting lists and or pull list from Excel spreadsheets.
- Answering the door for truck drivers collaborating with the dock coordinators on where to unload shipments.
- Assisting the dock on verifying that shipment is correct in correlation to pack list
- Working with Quality, Shipping, and key accounts on any needs or issues that arise.
- Training new drivers hands on and classroom in the safe and proper use of PIT machinery.
- Receiving in D365 and Scale. Assisting Inventory control with new item set up and raising flags on any inventory issues. Setting up in D365shipments to be received. Filing of paperwork.
Material Handler
Vera Bradley
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Case replens, RF picks, Full case picks, slot and inventory transfers, Pallet putaway and replens, taking care of shipping.
- Assisting of unloading of containers.
- Tallying and verifying shipments are correct.
- Training new employees on the safety aspects as well as job applications.
- Driving dock stocker, reach truck, order picker, and swing reach
- Cycle counting
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
Inline Thermoforming Operator
Sabert
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Continuously monitor line and material feeding systems for any break downs or issues
- Walk line and document any discrepancies from prior shift.
- Document dryers and crystallizers hourly for temp and dew point. Ensure that vacuum pumps are pulling correctly and socks are clean
- Monitoring inlet outlet pressures and temps in the extrusion process to ensure proper flow of material.
- Supervising up to 7 packers. Monitoring break times, ensuring they are consistently checking parts, and bagging/packing parts correctly and affixing proper labels into the correct boxes and pallets. Doing hourly quality checks for trim concentricity, part weight, and gauge fit. Documenting all findings in QC log on station.
Level 2 Material Handler
Vera Bradley
04.2012 - 09.2018
- Checking daily slotting reports for high volume items to upgrade or promote to a more efficient pick location.
- Assisting drivers in all issues from inventory discrepancies, UOM issues, and where to drop or place product for any special projects.
- Setting up slotting lists and or pull list from Excel spreadsheets.
- Answering the door for truck drivers collaborating with the dock coordinators on where to unload shipments.
- Assisting the dock on verifying that shipment is correct in correlation to pack list
- Working with Quality, Shipping, and key accounts on any needs or issues that arise.
- Training new drivers hands on and classroom in the safe and proper use of PIT machinery.
- Receiving in SAP and Scale. Assisting Inventory control with new item set up and raising flags on any inventory issues. Setting up in SAP shipments to be received. Filing of paperwork.
Material Handler
Vera Bradley
11.2010 - 04.2012
- Case replens, RF picks, Full case picks, slot and inventory transfers, Pallet putaway and replens, taking care of shipping.
- Assisting of unloading of containers.
- Tallying and verifying shipments are correct.
- Training new employees on the safety aspects as well as job applications.
- Driving dock stocker, reach truck, order picker, and swing reach.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Adams
Berne, IN05.1997
Skills
- Team Support
- Verbal and Writing Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Corrective Actions
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Supply Chain Planning
- Order Placement
- Creative Solutions
- Price Dispute Resolution
- Purchasing
- Supplier Selection
Accomplishments
Cost savings in Procurement
- Saved 15% on corrugate bid $190,000
- C00024 box change savings $27,636
- C00027 box change savings $38,208
- 1006312 new tape for store savings $5956.8
- C00031 new vendor savings $5780
- Roach conveyor savings $11,786
- Nesta Flex switch savings $935
- C00012 new design and vendor saving $19,881.6
- C00046 changed gauge savings $2720
- C00164 reclaimed boxes savings $3179.66
- Fairmarkit total Savings $49,498
- New Hope zipper order
- Fairmarkit 12 awarded bids
Certification
- Essential Law for Buyers and Sellers
- Business Ethics for Buyers and Sellers
- Math for Purchasing and Business
- Managing Inventory – Maintaining the Proper Level
- Certified Purchasing Professional Examination
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Vera Bradley
10.2022 - Current
Item Setup Specialist
Vera Bradley
11.2020 - 10.2022
Level 2 Material Handler
Vera Bradley
01.2020 - 11.2020
Material Handler
Vera Bradley
10.2019 - 01.2020
Inline Thermoforming Operator
Sabert
09.2018 - 09.2019
Level 2 Material Handler
Vera Bradley
04.2012 - 09.2018
Material Handler
Vera Bradley
11.2010 - 04.2012
High School Diploma -
South Adams