Jennifer TAYLER
Clackamas
Summary
Expert in inventory coordination and project management, successfully enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy. Recognized for developing training programs and fostering team performance, while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Professional purchasing expert with proven track record in optimizing procurement processes and driving cost efficiencies. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in inventory management, and strategic sourcing.
Veteran Purchasing Manager bringing 12 years of experience focused on actualizing high-quality, cost-effective procurement solutions. Talented in leading projects, directing logistics and managing inventory needs. Dedicated to maintaining schedules and budgets while enhancing operational performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Supervisor
Consonus Pharmacy
01.2014 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to implement cost-saving initiatives and optimize purchasing strategies.
- Developed training programs for staff on purchasing policies and compliance regulations.
- Monitored supplier performance metrics regularly to identify areas of improvement and maintain accountability standards.
- Increased accuracy of physical inventory and maintained accurate PAR levels for prescription orders and dispensing supplies.
- Developed inventory management strategies, reducing stock discrepancies and minimizing waste.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of write off, damages and transferred inventory.
- Conducted regular research to identify trends and cost saving opportunities.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Oversee the management of inventory thorough the Cardinal Inventory Management (CIM) system as well as the physical routine inventories as required
Pharmacy Technician
Postal Prescription Services
09.2012 - 01.2014
- Processed prescription orders accurately and efficiently using pharmacy management software.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on operational procedures and safety protocols to enhance team performance.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Solved customer problems over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administraton
Warner Pacific University
Portland, OR06-2019
Associate of Science - Organizational Management
Warner Pacific Univeristy
Portland, OR06-2019
Skills
- Lean and Sig Sigma trained
- Strategic sourcing
- Purchase order processing
- Cost reduction strategies
- Efficiency improvement
- Document preparation
- Project management
- Inventory coordination
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Maintained less than 1% backorder rate and a days on hand record of less than 11 days on hand consistently for 3+ years.
- Regularly manages $1.1 million dollar inventory on hand.
- Developed new and accurate tracking of off-site inventory which reduced errors and saved reporting time
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Purchasing Supervisor
Consonus Pharmacy
01.2014 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Postal Prescription Services
09.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administraton
Warner Pacific University
Associate of Science - Organizational Management
Warner Pacific Univeristy