Jessica Wood
Land O' Lakes,FL
Summary
Dynamic procurement professional with extensive experience at Mettler Toledo, excelling in supply chain optimization and supplier relationship management. Proven track record in reducing lead times and enhancing inventory practices, while fostering collaboration and training teams. Adept in ERP systems and committed to achieving operational excellence through strategic purchasing initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Buyer and Material Planning Lead
Mettler Toledo
08.2024 - Current
- SAP Power User
- Jaggaer Power User
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for more effective procurement processes.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and mutual growth.
- Optimized inventory management practices, reducing excess stock and minimizing carrying costs.
- Analyzed inventory usage and adjusted safety stock as needed.
- Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity.
- Led procurement team by training staff and overseeing purchasing decisions.
- Improved procurement efficiency by streamlining processes and optimizing supply chain management.
- Spearheaded efforts to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies within the purchasing department.
- Coordinated with finance teams to ensure ontime payments and vendor satisfaction.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Created hands-on training program for newly hired employees to acclimate each person to company policies and procedures and individual job duties.
Senior Buyer
Mettler Toledo
09.2018 - 08.2024
- Reduced lead times by closely monitoring inventory levels and forecasting demand accurately.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Managed products, ensuring timely delivery and quality control.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
Purchasing Agent
Mettler Toledo
10.2012 - 01.2018
- Facilitated smooth operations through accurate tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through collaboration, professional development, and open communication among team members.
- Released production orders to manufacturing.
- Expedited purchase orders to ensure ontime deliveries.
- Managed multiple commodities at once.
Order Entry Administrator
Mettler Toledo
02.2006 - 10.2012
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders through prompt response times and thorough issue resolution efforts.
- Supervised administrative support staff members, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship that contributed to their professional growth and development.
- Served as a liaison between departments, fostering open communication channels that improved overall organizational function.
- Facilitated communication between departments, ensuring smooth operation and timely completion of projects.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
- Managed office inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available while minimizing waste and unnecessary spending.
Skills
- Supply chain optimization
- Supplier relationship management
- ERP systems
- Purchasing strategy development
- Financial resource management
- Vendor relations
- Inventory monitoring
- Multi-tasking strength
- Verbal and written communication
- Purchase order management
- Purchasing expertise
Timeline
Sr Buyer and Material Planning Lead
Mettler Toledo
08.2024 - Current
Senior Buyer
Mettler Toledo
09.2018 - 08.2024
Purchasing Agent
Mettler Toledo
10.2012 - 01.2018
Order Entry Administrator
Mettler Toledo
02.2006 - 10.2012
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