Jolene Brothers
Vandalia,MI
Summary
Highly successful purchasing professional with proven success and expertise in production line buying, inventory management and negotiating
Diligent Purchasing Manager with proven ability to manage vendor relationships and streamline procurement processes. Demonstrated success in negotiating favorable terms and ensuring timely delivery of goods. Expertise in inventory management and cost control.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager
DRV Suites RV
Howe, IN
07.2020 - Current
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Performed daily reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Used AX 2012, then D365 to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
Sr Purchasing Agent
JAG Mobile Solutions
Howe, In
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Purchase for 2 production lines
- Supervise 3 buyers and 1 inventory specialist
- Source/Negotiate pricing for new vendors and products
- Work with all departments to ensure timely completion of units
Purchasing Manager
Winnebago Towables
Middlebury, In
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Supervised purchasing activities for 2 production and 1 lamination line
- Sourced all needed parts
- Worked with Product manager and engineers on all needs for new lines
Director Sourcing/Pricing for Product Development
Jayco, Inc MHGroup
Middlebury, In
11.2015 - 01.2017
- Work with Product Development team to source new products/ideas
- Negotiate pricing/contracts with vendors
- Oversee Interior Design department
- Coordinate product changes with line platform teams
Purchasing Manager
Heartland RVs
Elkhart, In
08.2009 - 11.2015
- Responsible for all purchasing and sourcing of materials for high end fifth wheel plant with three brands
- Supervise all inventory functions quarterly
- Train and oversee secondary buyer at same plant
- Work closely with three General Managers on product development
Purchasing Manager
Dutchmen Mfg
Goshen, In
01.2004 - 10.2008
- Responsible for all purchasing / inventory control functions
- Managed Sourcing and Receiving functions
- Coordinate new/revised prints with engineering and vendors
Purchasing Manager
Timber Wolf Trailers
Bristol, In
02.2003 - 01.2004
- Responsible for all purchasing/inventory control functions
- Managed Sourcing and Receiving function
Education
Southwestern Michigan University
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Glen Oaks Community College
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Marine Corps
Skills
- Purchase order management
- Supplier relationship management
- Vendor relationship management
- Supply chain management
- New vendor setup
- Vendor sourcing
- Cost reduction
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
DRV Suites RV
07.2020 - Current
Sr Purchasing Agent
JAG Mobile Solutions
02.2019 - 06.2020
Purchasing Manager
Winnebago Towables
01.2017 - 08.2018
Director Sourcing/Pricing for Product Development
Jayco, Inc MHGroup
11.2015 - 01.2017
Purchasing Manager
Heartland RVs
08.2009 - 11.2015
Purchasing Manager
Dutchmen Mfg
01.2004 - 10.2008
Purchasing Manager
Timber Wolf Trailers
02.2003 - 01.2004
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Glen Oaks Community College
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Marine Corps
Southwestern Michigan University