Kelley Julo

Greenwood ,MO

Summary

Procurement and Supply Chain professional with 20+ years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, inventory management, supplier relationships, and manufacturing support. Proven ability to manage procurement activities from purchase requisition through delivery while maintaining inventory accuracy, resolving supplier and invoice issues, and supporting uninterrupted production. Experienced in cross-functional collaboration, strategic sourcing, MRP systems, and continuous process improvement.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement / Sourcing Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific

07.2016 - Current

Create and manage purchase orders to support manufacturing and operational requirements.
Track supplier performance and monitor order status to ensure on-time delivery.
Coordinate material changes while minimizing production disruptions.
Schedule supplier deliveries to meet production schedules and inventory requirements.
Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies by partnering with suppliers and Finance.
Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier negotiations and purchasing strategies.
Manage MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) procurement for facility and production support.
Create and administer Capital Purchase Orders for equipment and infrastructure projects.
Supported uninterrupted manufacturing during the COVID-19 pandemic by securing critical materials and mitigating supply chain disruptions.
Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and suppliers to support production goals.
Create and maintain Management of Change (MOC), Raw Material Evaluations (RME), and Raw Material Specifications (RMS).
Work with domestic and international suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Supply Chain Analyst

VVF LLC

11.2015 - 07.2016

Created and managed purchase orders, order acknowledgments, and sales orders.
Coordinated logistics for raw materials and packaging through final delivery.
Maintained inventory levels for raw materials and packaging components.
Managed change control and inventory disposition for obsolete, damaged, and discontinued materials.
Performed inventory analysis, cycle counts, variance investigations, and physical inventory support.
Processed receiving activities for raw materials, including rail deliveries.
Utilized Microsoft GP for purchasing and inventory management.

Procurement Specialist

Shick Solutions

03.2014 - 11.2015

Processed MRP demand and analyzed planning messages.
Developed and implemented process improvements.
Evaluated suppliers based on cost, quality, and delivery performance.
Obtained supplier quotations and issued purchase orders.
Coordinated outsourced plating and chrome operations with Production Planning.
Utilized Encompix ERP system.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Conservation

Southwest Missouri State University

Springfield, MO

Skills

Purchase Order Management
Inventory Control
Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Vendor Management
Logistics
Capital Equipment Procurement

Cross-Functional Collaboration
Continuous Process Improvement
Supplier liaison
Shipment verification
Teamwork and collaboration

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