Kerry Williams
Thaxton,MS
Summary
Dynamic supply chain professional with a proven track record at Ashley Furniture, excelling in demand forecasting and strategic sourcing. Enhanced inventory accuracy and reduced waste through innovative planning and critical thinking. Skilled in procurement software, fostering supplier relationships to improve product quality and delivery efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchaser
Ashley Furniture
09.2024 - Current
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated stock replenishment to meet customer demands.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align purchasing strategies with company goals.
- Implemented purchasing processes that improved order accuracy and reduced lead times.
- Checked items received against items ordered by verifying receipts.
- Maintained and reviewed computerized records of items purchased and costs associated with purchases.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Improved supplier relationships, resulting in better product quality and delivery times.
Supply Chain Planner
Ashley Furniture
05.2019 - 09.2024
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Reduced inventory levels and improved supply chain visibility using strategic initiatives.
Cycle Counter
Ashley Furniture
02.2007 - 05.2019
- Analyzed inventory data to identify trends and optimize stock levels across various product lines.
- Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
- Conducted physical inventories, verifying quantities against system records and adjusting as necessary.
- Increased warehouse organization by identifying obsolete or damaged items for disposal or repair accordingly.
- Contributed to successful audits by providing accurate, complete, and well-organized documentation of all performed cycle counts.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Pontotoc Attendance Center
Ecru, MSSkills
- Demand forecasting
- Strategic sourcing
- Procurement software proficiency
- Materials planning
- Scheduling
- Order tracking
- Inventory management
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Inventory control
Timeline
Purchaser
Ashley Furniture
09.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Planner
Ashley Furniture
05.2019 - 09.2024
Cycle Counter
Ashley Furniture
02.2007 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
North Pontotoc Attendance Center