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Kenyaston Phelps

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Dynamic purchasing professional with extensive experience at Pioneer Natural Resources, excelling in strategic sourcing and vendor relations. Proven track record in optimizing inventory levels and reducing procurement costs through effective negotiation and relationship building. Adept at demand forecasting and committed to continuous process improvements, ensuring high-quality service and operational efficiency.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer

Pioneer Natural Resources
06.2023 - 12.2025
  • Source materials for warehouse replenishment from multiple suppliers.
  • Monitor minimum and maximum inventory levels weekly, factoring in usage trends and supplier lead times.
  • Collaborate with planners to adjust replenishment parameters as needed.
  • Follow up directly with suppliers to confirm and track delivery dates.
  • Support purchasing activities for projects and facility upgrades.
  • Review obsolete inventory reports and work with planners to determine appropriate actions.
  • Partner with category specialists to add items to supplier contracts.
  • Coordinate with warehouse teams to schedule and manage deliveries.
  • Solicit and evaluate quotes for non-contracted items.
  • Apart of a 24/7 emergency call center that supported job sites by locating critical materials in urgent situations, minimizing operational downtime and delivering significant cost savings.

SENIOR INVENTORY COORDINATOR

Pioneer Natural Resources
02.2021 - 06.2023

Specialized in pulling and staging inventory for the DPE upgrade project, ensuring efficient supply for ongoing operations.

Orchestrated emergency orders and stock outs, minimizing disruptions and maintaining optimal stock levels.

Collaborated with planners to regulate Min & Max levels, optimizing inventory quantities.

Skillfully operated forklifts to unload vendor shipments and load items, ensuring accurate and timely handling of materials.

Conducted thorough research using part numbers to locate missing inventory and rectify errors within the system.

Oversaw supplier inventory for multiple yards, acting as the main coordinator for Danos (now known as Zealous), Endurance, Absolute, and 3s Roustabouts.

Successfully ensured material availability for next-day jobs, liaising with suppliers to meet project requirements.

Facilitated efficient job completion by coordinating delivery times with RK Supply.

Inventory Coordinator

Pioneer Natural Resources
07.2015 - 02.2021
  • Pull and stage parts for projects, ensuring accuracy and timely availability.
  • Manage a dedicated warehouse area, maintaining precise inventory control and organization.
  • Order and track all parts for lease operators, compressor operators, and mechanics.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for receiving inventory when the warehouse lead is out, including both special orders and standard stock.
  • Receive, unload, load, and properly stock all incoming and outgoing materials.
  • Coordinate closely with customers, vendors, and delivery drivers to provide excellent customer service.
  • Lead and supervise the weekend crew, ensuring all assigned duties are completed and cleaning and safety standards are met.

Teller Operations Specialist

First Capital Bank of Texas
08.2014 - 06.2015
  • Processed customer transactions efficiently, ensuring accuracy in cash handling and record-keeping.
  • Assisted with daily reconciliations to maintain financial integrity and identify discrepancies promptly.
  • Analyzed transaction data to identify trends, informing strategic decisions for process improvements.
  • Assisted customers in resolving issues, providing prompt and professional service at all times.
  • Performed routine maintenance on teller equipment, ensuring optimal performance throughout the day.
  • Managed high-volume transactions with precision, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.

Landscaper

Dinero Plaza
01.2014 - 05.2014
  • Operated and maintained landscaping equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
  • Conducted regular site assessments to identify potential improvements in landscaping design and maintenance processes.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.

Teller

Citibank
03.2013 - 01.2014
  • Responsible for regulating and overseeing all funds maintained in the vault.
  • Ensured all documentation was accurately filed, compliant, and consistently up to date.
  • Maintained a 100% KDS score, reflecting exceptional performance as a teller.
  • Ranked #2 in sales among 109 tellers across the West Texas region.
  • Proactively supported team success by consistently referring customers and helping the branch meet account-opening goals.

Education

Certificate - Criminal Justice

Howard College
Big Spring, TX
05-2010

Skills

  • Purchase order management
  • Relationship building
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Materials sourcing
  • Inventory monitoring
  • Demand forecasting
  • Customer service
  • Pricing analysis
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Purchasing expertise
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Strategic planning
  • Purchasing strategy
  • Vendor relations
  • Resourcefulness
  • Quality assurance
  • Inventory oversight
  • Continuous process improvements
  • Sales experience
  • Cost controls
  • Delivery management
  • Vendor coordination
  • Database maintenance
  • Presentation
  • Cost analysis
  • Ordering and purchasing
  • Attention to detail
  • Supply chain management
  • Stock management
  • Critical thinking

Accomplishments

    I was the number 1 buyer back to back after only being in that role for 6 months.

Timeline

Buyer

Pioneer Natural Resources
06.2023 - 12.2025

SENIOR INVENTORY COORDINATOR

Pioneer Natural Resources
02.2021 - 06.2023

Inventory Coordinator

Pioneer Natural Resources
07.2015 - 02.2021

Teller Operations Specialist

First Capital Bank of Texas
08.2014 - 06.2015

Landscaper

Dinero Plaza
01.2014 - 05.2014

Teller

Citibank
03.2013 - 01.2014

Certificate - Criminal Justice

Howard College