Jenifer Radinzel
Saint Croix Falls,WI
Summary
Accomplished Buyer, adept in supplier relationship management and purchase order management. Demonstrated expertise in fostering vendor relations and enhancing inventory control and operational efficiency. A proactive approach and ability to multitask have consistently driven project and purchasing successes. Detail-oriented professional with strong background in purchasing. Proven track record of identifying cost savings opportunities. Excelled in utilizing analytical skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Ardisam Inc.
12.2018 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
- Improved supplier relationships by establishing regular communication channels, resulting in enhanced product quality and reliability.
- Supported new product launches by ensuring timely availability of required materials, aligning with project timelines.
- Managed a portfolio of 20 suppliers to diversify sourcing options and mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.
- Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
Production Planner
Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
- Coordinated material procurement efforts, ensuring on-time availability of components for uninterrupted production cycles.
- Planned and established production schedules and optimized control levels for diversified manufacturing operations.
- Developed, released and monitored daily schedules to foster on-time completion of finished products.
- Presented updated order and production status reports to sales staff and management.
- Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
- Managed change requests effectively, balancing priorities while minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations.
- Created production forecasting plans utilizing Excel spreadsheet tools and input from production and management teams.
- Customized SAP production planning and detailed scheduling tools to support factory production initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, resulting in increased productivity levels.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better raw material prices, significantly lowering production costs without compromising quality.
- Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
Team Leader
Polaris Industries
01.2003 - 03.2018
- Set performance expectations for team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Provided ongoing support to direct reports, addressing concerns or questions promptly, so they could remain focused on their tasks.
- Promoted culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from all organizational levels and implementing actionable changes.
- Improved operational workflows, enabling team to handle increased workloads without compromising quality.
- Streamlined internal processes, reducing project completion times and increasing overall efficiency.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
Office Manager
Star Prairie Tool Co.
01.2010 - 08.2017
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
- Handled sensitive employee and client information with utmost confidentiality, maintaining trust and integrity.
Engineering Project Assistant (Temporary)
Polaris Industries
04.2000 - 10.2000
- Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in all project documentation, ensuring consistency and clarity throughout the lifecycle of projects.
- Enhanced team communication by organizing and maintaining accurate documentation of meeting notes, action items, and followups.
- Maintained a well-organized document repository for easy access to vital information during the lifecycle of projects.
- Worked with senior leadership to complete complex projects on time and under-budget.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by providing comprehensive administrative support to the team.
- Assisted project managers in achieving timely completion of projects through diligent monitoring and tracking of deadlines.
- Monitored and reported on project risks and proposed solutions.
- Provided assistance with preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts and presentations
- Facilitated smoother project transitions, assisting in handover process between project phases.
- Facilitated team collaboration, organizing cross-functional meetings to discuss project progress and hurdles.
- Assisted in budget tracking to manage project costs effectively, preventing overruns.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Supervisory Management
WITC
New Richmond, WI12.2003
Skills
- Purchase Order Management
- Materials sourcing
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Demand forecasting
- Purchasing expertise
- Forecasting
- Pricing negotiations
- Continuous process improvements
- Ordering and Purchasing
- Inventory Control
- Enterprise Resource Planning ERP
- Critical Thinking
- Sales Records Analysis
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Commodity Management
Timeline
Buyer
Ardisam Inc.
12.2018 - 08.2024
Production Planner
Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
03.2018 - 10.2018
Office Manager
Star Prairie Tool Co.
01.2010 - 08.2017
Team Leader
Polaris Industries
01.2003 - 03.2018
Engineering Project Assistant (Temporary)
Polaris Industries
04.2000 - 10.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Supervisory Management
WITC
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