Julie Shively
Ardmore,Alabama
Summary
Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking Procurement Professional with over 10 years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise on expanding network connections, persuasively buying introducing products, implementing pricing/merchandising models, inventory control and projections, territory development and revealing customer needs to deliver solutions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Jack Daniels Cooperage
Trinity, Alabama
4/7/2014 - Current
- Negotiated favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers for procurement of goods and supplies.
- Managed inventory control, material control, accounting and supply reports.
- Evaluated and researched suppliers and processed orders for purchases through new contracts and competitive bids.
- Prepared and processed purchase orders for supplies, equipment and services.
- Applied well-developed communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to build effective working relationships with vendors and partners.
- Tracked orders and confirmed system lead times, delivery dates and costs.
- Reviewed requisition orders, verifying terminology and specifications for accuracy.
- Decreased spending, locating new suppliers by networking at industry markets, purchasing and designing cost-effective products and reviewing samples.
- Strengthened traceability, developing organization systems for purchase orders, invoices, pricing and reports.
- Entered order details into system and inputted updates accordingly using SAP, Coupa, and Emaint
- Shortened delivery times by proposing new logistics structures and procedures.
- Determined material requirements based on specific production lines and requirements.
- Discussed defects and delivery problems with suppliers to negotiate refunds.
- Mitigated logistics deficiencies, resolved shortages and tracked missed or late deliveries while scheduling and expediting high-priority customers.
- Diminished merchandise production down time, ensuring quality control while verifying assembly and creating new packaging.
- Added new vendors and products into system and keyed in special shipping codes when needed.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
- Provided product shipment logistical support and quality control by coordinating with vendors, resulting in increased revenue.
- Reviewed and approved vendor invoices.
Production Scheduler
GE Intelligent Platforms
Huntsville, AL
05.2012 - 04.2014
- Prepared and processed purchase orders for supplies, equipment and services.
- Negotiated favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers for procurement of goods and supplies.
- Managed inventory control, material control, accounting and supply reports.
- Evaluated and researched suppliers and processed orders for purchases through new contracts and competitive bids.
- Applied well-developed communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to build effective working relationships with vendors and partners.
- Tracked orders and confirmed system lead times, delivery dates and costs.
- Reviewed requisition orders, verifying terminology and specifications for accuracy.
- Decreased spending, locating new suppliers by networking at industry markets, purchasing and designing cost-effective products and reviewing samples.
- Entered order details into system and inputted updates accordingly using SAP.
- Determined material requirements based on specific production lines and requirements.
- Discussed defects and delivery problems with suppliers to negotiate refunds.
- Cut customer returns and complaints by identifying and terminating poor-quality suppliers and vendors.
- Added new vendors and products into system and keyed in special shipping codes when needed.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
Production Supervisor
DDI GLOBAL
STERLING, VA
05.2010 - 07.2011
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Supported safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on use of control points, equipment and resources.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
Once Upon a Dream Cake Shop
Owner Operator Independent
AUGUSTA, GA
06.2001 - 07.2010
- Assisted customers with planning cake vision, including color, theme and size.
- Answered phone calls, put in orders and handled customer disputes or complaints.
- Decorated cakes for special occasions, showers, birthdays and christenings.
- Applied creative techniques to design beautiful, memorable wedding cakes.
- Met with customers to discuss needed bakery items and take orders.
- Coordinated supplies, placed orders and managed stock on hand for bakery.
- Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques and guest interactions.
- Inspected all bakery products and removed any found to possess defects.
Supply Chain Management Buyer
John Deere Commercial Products
Grovetown, GA
06.1998 - 07.2001
- Purchased quality merchandise at lowest price and correct amounts.
- Prepared purchase orders, solicited bid proposals and reviewed requisitions for goods and services.
- Negotiated, renegotiated and administered contracts with suppliers and vendors.
- Collaborated with management to assess materials needs and look for improved options to better meet changing demands.
- Maintained and reviewed computerized or manual records of purchased items, costs and inventories.
- Received and reviewed department supply requisitions and placed appropriate orders based on need and available funds.
- Sought out and evaluated vendors, negotiated prices and completed contracts.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Analyzed price proposals, financial reports and other data to determine reasonable prices.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technology
TEXAS CENTRAL COLLEGE
ONLINESkills
- Order Placement
- Process Improvements
- Writing and Verbal Communication
- Price Negotiation
- Knowledgeable in SAP, Coupa, and Emaint software
- Purchasing
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Effective Communication
- Supply Chain Planning
Timeline
Production Scheduler
GE Intelligent Platforms
05.2012 - 04.2014
Production Supervisor
DDI GLOBAL
05.2010 - 07.2011
Once Upon a Dream Cake Shop
Owner Operator Independent
06.2001 - 07.2010
Supply Chain Management Buyer
John Deere Commercial Products
06.1998 - 07.2001
Procurement Specialist
Jack Daniels Cooperage
4/7/2014 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technology
TEXAS CENTRAL COLLEGE
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