Detail-oriented professional with strong background in purchasing, vendor management and inventory control. Proven track record of identifying cost savings opportunities and developing and executing strategies to maximize sales and profits. Considered valuable asset to any team.
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JEANA DUHON
NEDERLAND,TX
Summary
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
International Paper
Facility Buyer
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Developed new strategies to reduce purchasing costs by 30% and maintain quality standards.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team of 15 employee's efficiency and organize workflows.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
International Paper
Accounting Analyst
03.2017 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Reconciled accounts and resolved both internal variances and discrepancies in external documentation.
- Prepared quarterly balance sheet reconciliations to obtain accurate picture of organization's financial situation.
- Researched billing and invoice problems and resolved issues in compliance with established standards.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
- Received daily reports and supporting documentation for routine audits and promptly reported any discrepancies for further review.
- Created daily operating report highlighting total and area-specific revenue.
- Prepared and processed payroll documents and forms for more than 300 employees.
- Reconciled accounts, spreadsheets and documents on daily basis using SAP.
Courtland Resources
Benefits Specialist
06.2004 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options.
- Resolved issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and welfare benefits and deductions through telephone, email, and in-person interactions.
- Observed strict procedures to maintain data and plan participant confidentiality.
- Coordinated and conducted over 500 employee orientations annually to promote understanding of coverage and options.
- Built relationships with vendors to foster quality service delivery.
- Researched and evaluated new benefits programs to select cost-effective providers and coverage levels.
- Implemented open enrollment system to streamline benefits processes for employees.
- Collaborated with HR to develop and maintain up-to-date benefits manual.
- Reduced employee turnover by creating welcoming, inclusive and employee-centered work culture.
- Negotiated and managed contracts with health insurance providers to secure cost-effective employee coverage.
- Analyzed and evaluated existing compensation and benefits programs and recommended improvements.
Education
Lamar UniversityBeaumont, TX
BBA from Human Resources Management
12.2024
University Overview
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Strategic Negotiations
- Cost Control
- Vendor Negotiations
- Contract Preparation
- Manufacturing Support
- Training and Development
- Supervising Employees
Timeline
Facility Buyer
International Paper
01.2020 - Current
Accounting Analyst
International Paper
03.2017 - 01.2020
Benefits Specialist
Courtland Resources
06.2004 - 03.2017
Lamar University
BBA from Human Resources Management
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