KELLY BISSINGER
Newburgh
Summary
Experienced buyer skilled in thriving in fast-paced environments and meeting tight deadlines. Prioritizing customer satisfaction, I ensure precise and detail-oriented fulfillment of their needs. Recognized for supporting and assisting colleagues to foster a collaborative and efficient work environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift supervisor
Stewarts Shops
05.2024 - Current
- Completed store closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
- Maintained workplace safety by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and industry regulations.
- Monitored staff compliance with health codes, ensuring high standards of food safety and cleanliness throughout the facility consistently met or exceeded expectations.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
Buyer
Cardinal Health
10.2021 - 04.2025
- Review demand and inventory and recommend forecast changes
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels and expedite customer orders.
- Supported new product launches by ensuring timely availability of required materials, aligning with project timelines.
- Managed portfolio of suppliers
- Mitigated risks associated with supply chain disruptions.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
Retail sales associate
Stewarts Shops
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Developed strong relationships with repeat clients, leading to increased loyalty and return visits.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Contributed to loss prevention efforts by maintaining vigilant awareness of potential theft risks on the sales floor and reporting suspicious activities as required.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily sales targets, contributing to overall store success.
- Assisted in managing inventory levels, accurately processing shipments, and restocking merchandise as needed.
Inventory Analyst
Cardinal Health
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Ensured timely replenishment of stock, closely monitoring lead times and coordinating with suppliers for on-time deliveries.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination of inventory movement across departments.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date documentation of supply chain processes for reliable reference.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Conducted research to address service level and forecast issues
- Collaborated with Sales Rep on issues and customer satisfaction
Inventory Coordinator
Cardinal Health
06.2015 - 07.2019
- Create supplier purchase orders based on inventory needs
- Call vendors and/or use the system to check on and expedite the purchase orders and add notes to the system
- Work on customer reports to have them ready based on a daily schedule
- Piloted reports to work out the issues before the reports were rolled out to the rest of the team
Buyer/Planner
Fair-Rite Products Corp
01.2012 - 07.2015
- Create and maintain purchase orders
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring manufacturing performance and addressing any issues promptly
- Planned production schedules, taking employee production rates, company needs and seasonal changes into account
Customer Service Sales Assistant
Fair-Rite Products Corp
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Generate quotes
- Key in customer orders
- Answer phones
- File paperwork
- Mail out monthly statements and product information
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
Customer Service for Travelers homeowners' insurance
GEICO
12.2009 - 07.2010
- Review policy
- Provide quotes
- Update policies with add on services
- Update customer information
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
Production Clerk and Sample Lab
Fair-Rite Products Corp
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Managed documentation for work orders, ensuring completeness and accuracy in record keeping.
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Developed sample kits and maintained inventory
QC
Fair-Rite Products Corp
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by staying up-to-date on relevant guidelines, policies, and regulations affecting QC operations.
- Reduced customer complaints by proactively addressing potential issues during the QA/QC process.
- Followed strict laboratory procedures to collect pertinent data and document QC activities.
Inspect & Pack
Fair-Rite Products Corp
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Inspect parts according to Fair-Rite criteria
- Count and pack product using scales and packing trays
- Record work via CMS
- Back up material handler
Education
High School Diploma -
Valley Central High School
Montgomery, NY06.2000
Skills
- SAP/ECC
- Kinaxis
- Inventory control and record keeping
- Issue resolution
- Purchase order management
- Multi-tasking strength
Accomplishments
- Earned promotions by being eager to learn, willing to help others and meeting goals at Fair - Rite and Cardinal Health
Timeline
Shift supervisor
Stewarts Shops
05.2024 - Current
Retail sales associate
Stewarts Shops
01.2023 - 05.2024
Buyer
Cardinal Health
10.2021 - 04.2025
Inventory Analyst
Cardinal Health
07.2019 - 09.2021
Inventory Coordinator
Cardinal Health
06.2015 - 07.2019
Buyer/Planner
Fair-Rite Products Corp
01.2012 - 07.2015
Customer Service Sales Assistant
Fair-Rite Products Corp
01.2010 - 01.2012
Customer Service for Travelers homeowners' insurance
GEICO
12.2009 - 07.2010
Production Clerk and Sample Lab
Fair-Rite Products Corp
01.2006 - 01.2009
QC
Fair-Rite Products Corp
01.2005 - 01.2006
Inspect & Pack
Fair-Rite Products Corp
01.2003 - 01.2005
High School Diploma -
Valley Central High School
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