Jessica M. Kiers

Work History

Regional Resource Manager

Volunteer - Hurricane Helene

10.2024 - Current

Assess needs of disaster-affected people and communities
Provide immediate relief services like food, water, shelter, and supplies
Collaborate with other volunteers and organizations for resource mobilization and allocation
Participate in preparation and distribution of relief goods
Assist in operation of disaster recovery centers
Streamline communication channels, ensuring timely updates on resource availability
Strengthen community partnerships through participation in networking and active collaboration with other organizations
Contact corporate representatives, government officials or community leaders to increase awareness of community needs
Identify useful resources and coordinate referrals
Maintain detailed records of all allocated resources, and availability

Purchasing and Clerical Associate

High Country Furniture & Design

04.2024 - Current

Prepare and process purchase orders accurately and follow up with suppliers to confirm receipt and delivery schedules.
Ensure accurate data entry and maintain up-to-date records for improved operational efficiency.
Review files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
Resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices promptly, maintaining high level of accuracy in financial records.
Maintain complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
Oversee purchase order shipments by managing deadlines and cancellation dates.
Maintain consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
Streamline purchasing processes for increased efficiency and reduce procurement time.
Process purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.
Maintain documentation for all purchases.
Manage daily office tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and maintaining inventory levels to ensure smooth operations.

Leave of Absence

Medical (Personal)

01.2022 - 12.2023

Senior Buyer/Material Analyst/Packaging Specialist

Consolidate Metco

06.2021 - 01.2022

Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins
Performed extensive vendor and supplier research to identify cost-effective options and product availability
Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability
Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process changes
Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
Coordinated expedited orders with manufacturing affiliates to meet demand
Facilitated collaboration between production, warehouse and technical personnel to meet procurement needs
Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts

Vice President

A Better Clean, LLC

07.2020 - 09.2020

Secured and managed a 3-year contract lease on new facility allowing for expansion of the business
Created online schedule for local cleaning contracts for visibility and tracking
Compiled and analyzed financial statements and budget; and identified areas for cost savings
Developed Confidentiality Agreements for office personnel to sign
Created and maintained Inventory list of equipment
Assisted with customer estimates, sales, marketing, and day-to-day duties/tasks

Purchasing/Accounting Technician

Haywood Community College

06.2019 - 07.2020

Prepared and posted multiple BIDS, coordinating efforts with requester, NC state procurement management, and officers; ensuring adherence to college and state guidelines
Coordinated Surplus equipment process with transfer/removal of fixed assets through redistribution to other colleges, sell on State Surplus website, recycle or disposal
Complied, reconciled, approved, and processed requisitions entered in by staff
Maintained and provided training for E-Procurement program
Processed all purchase orders through Ellucian (Datatel) for supplies, equipment, etc.
Designed and created manual for day to day duties, processes and tasks
Created, designed, maintained Inspection Report and process for new equipment purchased
Administered and maintained Purchasing Card Statement, reconciling monthly statements, and set up new accounts/close old accounts
Designed and maintained database to reconcile monthly Purchasing Card statements
Processed and submitted various monthly/quarterly/annual state procurement and tax reports
Assisted Business Office Director and Vice President with general ledger accounting, budgeting, account/fund balancing and preparation of financial information as required
Trained staff on purchasing systems, processes and procedures

Senior Buyer & Packaging Engineer

GF Linamar

05.2018 - 10.2018

Supported all areas of manufacturing with purchase of products and services, via the following:
Negotiated contracts, securing most advantageous pricing for security and cleaning services
Designed, developed, and provided training on new process for forklift drivers to obtain propane tanks
Managed packaging development process, including the creation of packaging designs, prototype development, and performance testing
Successfully negotiated payment terms with suppliers from Net 30 to Net 60
Proactively worked with Domestic and off shore logistics with shipments and INCO terms
Developed and maintained Spend Analysis, to better understand supplier spend, preferred supplier, quick access analysis
Created and maintained purchase orders, as needed
Assisted Program Managers during pre-production phases

Global Business Development Specialist & SAP KU

Volvo Construction Equipment

10.2014 - 03.2018

Supported seven regions globally for SAP and systems support
Successfully led and implemented SAP Factory Master Project for Aftermarket Purchasing in 7 global regions
Developed relationships with key IT specialist
Complied and analyzed data for over 1.2 million part numbers
Designed and published systems road map on all aftermarket systems
Documented and published SAP Manuals for end users
Negotiated yearly budget for system improvements
Documented processes, coordinated training for all team members on new processes and system related updates
Designed and maintained Business Development website for documents, meetings
Traveled internationally to help support other regions in training and systems support
Provided support to other VCE Departments (Procurement, VAS, Order Desk, Production, Engineering, Finance, Truck, and Warranty)

Senior Commodity Buyer for Powertrain

Volvo Construction Equipment

01.2013 - 10.2014

Purchased all components for Powertrain for Aftermarket NA
Negotiated pricing contracts with domestic and international suppliers, resulting in a savings of $988,000 USD in one year
Continuously improved the supply chain and built relationships with key suppliers
Implemented Volvo Branding on key components to support VCE Strategy
Documented and distributed processes; coordinated and implemented training to team members on new processes and system related updates
Provided support to other VCE Departments (Procurement, VAS, Order Desk, Production, SPE, Warranty, Truck)
Team Event Planner/Coordinator

Commodity Buyer for Structures

Volvo Construction Equipment

09.2011 - 01.2013

Purchased machined parts for the structure commodity within the Aftermarket NA
Facilitated the implementation of SCM Go-Live Project for Aftermarket NA procurement group
Negotiated pricing contracts with domestic suppliers, while building supplier relationships, resulting in an overall savings of $300,000 USD
Improved Parts Price Variance Report to capture pricing for potential savings/increases
Documented and distributed processes; coordinated and implemented training to team members on new processes and system related updates
Provided support to other VCE Departments (Procurement, VAS, Order Desk, Production, SPE, Warranty, Truck)
Planned and coordinated team events

Senior Production Buyer

Consolidated Metco

02.2008 - 12.2009

Purchased all main components to support Production, Operations Manager, and Plant Manager, while putting processes in place to further streamline purchasing procedures
Assisted with transformation of purchase orders to scheduling agreements in SAP
Created new scheduling agreement format, converted data and trained suppliers on new process
Innovated rules in Outlook to help process scheduling agreements more efficiently
Administered analysis tools and assisted coworkers, as needed
Executed several new business take-over's/re-launches successfully, in a short time frame
Accomplished an overall annual savings of $218,000 USD
Maintained open order report for purchased components and distributed to management
Reviewed requisitions and communicated with vendors to obtain product information such as pricing, availability, and delivery schedule
Improved production up-time through supplier relationships, lead-times, safety stock and parts availability
Developed and maintained supplier contact database through Microsoft Access

Summary

Overview

Work History

Regional Resource Manager

Purchasing and Clerical Associate

Leave of Absence

Senior Buyer/Material Analyst/Packaging Specialist

Vice President

Purchasing/Accounting Technician

Senior Buyer & Packaging Engineer

Global Business Development Specialist & SAP KU

Senior Commodity Buyer for Powertrain

Commodity Buyer for Structures

Senior Production Buyer

Education

Certificate - Leadership

No Degree - College Transfer

Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems

Skills

Certification

Work Availability

Timeline

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