Jodi Alvord
Cedar Lake,IN
Summary
Results-oriented Fulfillment Coordinator at Global Water Technology, specializing in logistics coordination and supplier negotiation. Successfully reduced transportation costs through strategic negotiations and enhanced inventory management practices. Proficient in managing invoice disputes with a focus on professionalism, strengthening vendor relationships, and optimizing operational workflows for timely payments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fulfillment Coordinator
Global Water Technology
South Holland, IL
02.2018 - Current
- Maintained and reviewed computerized or manual records of purchased items, costs and inventories.
- Monitored supplier performance to ensure contractual obligations were met.
- Investigated damaged or defective items shipped from suppliers before approving payment.
- Coordinated logistics such as transportation schedules for incoming shipments.
- Worked with operation managers to develop consistent service levels across locations.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy prior to processing payments.
- Negotiated shipping rates with suppliers to reduce overall transportation costs.
- Coordinated the scheduling of deliveries with customers and vendors.
- Maintained detailed records of shipments including weight, cost, method of shipment.
- Negotiated with carriers and warehouse operators for services and preferential rates.
- Communicated regularly with other departments such as sales, marketing and operations regarding supply chain updates.
- Conducted periodic reviews of open invoices and resolved any discrepancies or issues as needed.
- Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Processed batches of invoices for payment in a timely manner.
- Resolved invoice disputes with vendors in a professional manner.
- Developed relationships with key vendors to facilitate better communication regarding payment terms.
- Managed the issuance of checks, wire transfers, and ACH payments to suppliers.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, ILSkills
- Inventory management
- Logistics coordination
- Supplier negotiation
- Invoice processing
- Cost reduction
- Data analysis
Affiliations
My interests include hiking the National Parks, traveling, visiting theatres for musicals and other shows.
Certification
- 49 CFR Certified
Timeline
Fulfillment Coordinator
Global Water Technology
02.2018 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician
Prairie State College
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