Julie Hunter
Brookville,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented and results driven professional with extensive
experience. Excelling in procurement, inventory control, problem solving and collaboration.
Demonstrated success in improving purchasing strategies and
streamlining delivery management. Skilled in strategic planning, time management skills and relationship building. Eager to contribute to team success and continued professional growth.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Buyer Level 1
The Kroger Company.
Blue Ash, OH
09.2024 - Current
- Manage inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimizing excess stock and striving to achieve organizational objectives.
- Maintain key item stock levels for downstream distribution centers by purchase order creation.
- Coordinate with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Support new product launches by ensuring timely availability of required items, aligning with project timelines.
- Completed training for RMS and currently managing one NLV lane.
- Collaborate with plants to communicate any operational issues or concerns.
- Support distribution centers to mitigate short dated inventory risks.
Buyer
Wayne Water Systems
Harrison, OH
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Maintain key item stock levels and create purchase orders.
- Track inbound material for both international and domestic shipments. Expedite material if necessary.
- Communicate with vendors regarding inventory needs.
- Maintain container module for international shipments.
- Maintain complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure there are no stock outs.
- Create monthly inbound material reports.
- Manage consignment inventory
Materials Planner/Expeditor
Wayne Water Systems
Harrison, OH
01.2011 - 05.2022
- Sourced, purchased and scheduled movement of raw materials and finished goods in support of operational needs.
- Monitored arrivals and prioritized inbound shipments with freight carriers/forwarders.
- Created work orders for operations
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
- Maintained inventory levels
- Attended Compliance Seminars
Customer Service Representative
Wayne Water Systems
Harrison, OH
03.2007 - 12.2010
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
- Processed customer service orders promptly to increase customer satisfaction.
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
- Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
- Provided technical assistance as needed.
- Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels, complete accurate orders, and resolve item issues.
Assembly Team Leader
Wayne Water Systems
Harrison, OH
09.1997 - 02.2007
- Assembled products and components and made proactive adjustments to settings to produce work within tight tolerances.
- Facilitated collaboration between production and other departments.
- Trained new employees, instructing each in use of machinery, standard operating procedures and company policies
- Investigated and resolved production issues.
- Operated various machines used in production processes.
- Generated and maintained accurate production records.
- Continuously checked products for quality assurance according to strict guidelines.
- Monitored production processes to identify and address potential issues.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
Education
Associate of Science - Business
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN05-2010
Skills
- Purchasing expertise
- Purchase Order Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Database Maintenance
- Purchasing strategies
- Delivery Management
- Multi-tasking strength
- Verbal and written communication
- Team Oriented
- Inventory Monitoring
- Strategic Planning
Additional Information
Microsoft Office: Excel-Word-Powerpoint
JD Edwards-Acumatica-Netstock
RMS
OLP
Timeline
Logistics Buyer Level 1
The Kroger Company.
09.2024 - Current
Buyer
Wayne Water Systems
05.2022 - 09.2024
Materials Planner/Expeditor
Wayne Water Systems
01.2011 - 05.2022
Customer Service Representative
Wayne Water Systems
03.2007 - 12.2010
Assembly Team Leader
Wayne Water Systems
09.1997 - 02.2007
Associate of Science - Business
Indiana Wesleyan University