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Kesha Beard

Maxton,NC

Summary

Results-driven procurement professional with extensive experience in vendor negotiations and inventory management. Demonstrated success in optimizing purchasing strategies, leading to improved operational efficiency and cost savings. Proficient in SAP and skilled in effective communication, fostering relationships that secure favorable terms and drive impactful results. Aiming to leverage expertise in a challenging role to further enhance supply chain performance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer

Domtar Paper Company
Maxton, NC
11.2023 - Current
  • Support operations by managing parts and supplies.
  • Effectively carried out responsibilities of Storeroom Leader during the leader's absence.
  • Supervised management process of phased-out parts.
  • Overseen completion of Storeroom Closure initiative.
  • Compile reports for scorecards and KPIs.
  • Conducted vendor negotiations to secure part pricing.
  • Generated BOL for returned parts.
  • Add parts to the database
  • Utilized SAP to procure necessary parts and supplies.
  • Export material data from SAP to Excel.
  • Collaborated with finance to verify invoice accuracy.
  • Handled overdue purchase orders.
  • Maintained compliance with approved procedures for procurement and contracting.
  • Developed relationships with vendors to secure better prices and payment terms.

Storeroom Leader

Campbell Soup Supply Company
Maxton, NC
02.2020 - 10.2023
  • Monitored adherence to storeroom protocols by supervising team activities.
  • Designed a training system for newly hired storeroom personnel.
  • Monitored inventory levels and performed restocking as necessary.
  • Administer or assist the using offices in administering, contracts including establishing supplier relationships, executing contract modifications/amendments, expediting deliveries, responding to supplier and user queries, and resolving contractual issues.
  • Crafted a report layout to minimize duplicate purchase orders in SAP.
  • Maintain full compliance with approved Purchasing and Contracting Policies and Procedures.
  • Generate more than 20 purchase orders daily utilizing SAP.
  • Developed a program facilitating MRO part sharing across the network.
  • Generated reports for scorecards and KPIs.
  • Collaborated with finance teams to validate invoice accuracy.
  • Generate FedEx labels and 306s for shipments five times a week.
  • Coordinated with the maintenance planning team to remove obsolete parts from stock.
  • Ensured site Hoist and Slings adhered to regulations.
  • Facilitated material acquisition to support various projects.

Quality Assurance Tech

Campbell Soup Supply Company
Maxton, NC
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Work product holds.
  • Test samples using D-count in the Aseptic lab.
  • Check samples for product errors in the soup lab.
  • Set up soup panel.
  • Troubleshoot product ingredient issues.

Storeroom Tech

Campbell Soup Supply Company
Maxton, NC
08.2015 - 09.2019
  • Provided employees with necessary parts and supplies.
  • Updated parts inventory in the database.
  • Procure parts and supplies utilizing SAP.
  • Conducted inventory cycle counts.
  • Supported preparation of service kits for the Aseptic department.
  • Resolved component issues for staff.
  • Oversaw the organization of external storage facilities.
  • Conducted training sessions for newly onboarded staff in storeroom operations.
  • Utilized Bartender Program to label parts.
  • Transferred data from SAP into Excel.
  • Provided support in the print shop.

Spice Room Tech II

Campbell Soup Supply Company
Maxton, NC
06.2014 - 08.2015
  • Bag ingredients for production schedule.
  • Calculate the number of ingredients needed on the production schedule.
  • Cross-reference ingredient MOAs with ingredient cards.
  • Cross-reference ingredient cards with the production schedule.
  • Coordinated with Blending techs regarding batch production.
  • Managed upkeep of the spice room.
  • Ensured the accuracy of quality paperwork.
  • Operated forklift to replace tote boxes designated for disposal.

IQF Tech

Campbell Soup Supply Company
Maxton, NC
06.2013 - 06.2014
  • Derived ingredient quantities in alignment with production schedules.
  • Cross-reference ingredient MOAs with ingredient cards.
  • Cross-reference ingredient cards with the production schedule.
  • Coordinated with blending techs regarding batch updates.
  • Transported ingredients to the production line.
  • Managed IQF area.
  • Processed all Quality documentation.
  • Utilized forklift to replace disposal tote boxes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Administration in Management

University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC
05.2025

Skills

  • Bartender Label program
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Kronos
  • MRO Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Indirect Purchasing
  • SAP Program
  • Ariba purchasing
  • Analytical Thinking
  • People Management and Communication
  • Managing Multiple Priorities
  • Decision Making
  • Fed Ex Shipping Manager
  • Vendor negotiations
  • Team leadership
  • Inventory management
  • Effective communication
  • Purchasing strategies
  • Relationship building
  • Adaptability

Awards

  • Campbell Soup You Make A Difference Award, 02/01/22
  • Campbell Soup You Make A Difference Award, 08/01/19
  • Campbell Soup Peer to Peer Recognition, 10/01/18
  • Campbell Soup Living Our Purpose Award, 08/01/17
  • Campbell Soup You Make A Difference Award, 07/01/16

Timeline

Buyer

Domtar Paper Company
11.2023 - Current

Storeroom Leader

Campbell Soup Supply Company
02.2020 - 10.2023

Quality Assurance Tech

Campbell Soup Supply Company
09.2019 - 02.2020

Storeroom Tech

Campbell Soup Supply Company
08.2015 - 09.2019

Spice Room Tech II

Campbell Soup Supply Company
06.2014 - 08.2015

IQF Tech

Campbell Soup Supply Company
06.2013 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Science - Administration in Management

University of North Carolina At Pembroke

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