Kali Henry-Swantek
Clare,MI
Summary
Driven and detail oriented Buyer/Planner with a proven track record of enhancing inventory management and vendor relations. Excelled in staff training, development and demonstrating exceptional project management abilities. Achieved significant improvements in process efficiency and team productivity while leveraging strong interpersonal communication and time management skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer/Planner
Rite Hite
02.2022 - Current
- Maintains key item stock levels and writes our expedited purchase orders.
- Communicates with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiates prices to maintain profit margins.
- Maintains complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Tracks inventory shipments and prepares spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Schedules new sales orders and coordinates with the production team to build orders.
- Maintains a capacity for product lines to flow smoothly through the shop.
- Trains new employees and works with staff to improve processes.
Purchasing Buyer
Rite Hite / JD Metalworks
01.2017 - 02.2022
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other requirements.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Trained new employees
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
JD Metalworks
09.2015 - 01.2017
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Operated equipment, such as forklifts, to move outgoing shipments to loading area with a focus on safety.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Trainer for new employees.
Auto Parts Specialist
Auto Value
11.2005 - 09.2015
- Served customers in-store and by telephone to answer questions and place orders.
- Maintained current knowledge of manufacturers' options and parts availability to offer expert support.
- Issued parts to technicians to complete customers' repairs.
- Operated fork truck to move heavy pallets and containers of parts between vehicles and storage locations.
- Adhered to company guidelines for performance and compliance.
- Trainer for new employees.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Mid Michigan Community College
Harrison, MI05.2027
26 Credit Hours Completed - General Studies
Saginaw Valley State University
Bay City, MISkills
- Product and service knowledge
- Project management abilities
- Policy Enforcement
- Direct Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Corrective Action Planning
- Team motivation
- Staff Training and Development
- Training and mentoring
Accomplishments
- ELeading for Results (LFR), Rite Hite
- Supervisor Skills level One, MMTC
- Fork Lift License
- Train the Trainer, Rite Hite
- First Aid CPR AED
- Emergency Response Team
Timeline
Buyer/Planner
Rite Hite
02.2022 - Current
Purchasing Buyer
Rite Hite / JD Metalworks
01.2017 - 02.2022
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
JD Metalworks
09.2015 - 01.2017
Auto Parts Specialist
Auto Value
11.2005 - 09.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Mid Michigan Community College
26 Credit Hours Completed - General Studies
Saginaw Valley State University
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