Kia Pigott
Washington,WV
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Capital Buyer
Titanium Metals Corporation
Ravenswood, WV
10.2023 - Current
- Capital Buyer for a greenfield Titanium melting plant
- Conducted regular audits of vendor contracts to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Enhanced procurement efficiency by streamlining the purchasing process and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Facilitated smooth communication between suppliers and internal departments regarding production timelines, order updates, and any changes in product specifications.
- Negotiated with suppliers for favorable pricing, resulting in reduced costs and improved profit margins.
- Analyzed bids, troubleshot discrepancies and performed other necessary purchasing functions, managing balanced budget, and supporting customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams during the sourcing process, clearly communicating objectives and requirements for successful procurement initiatives.
- Administered purchase order processes and placed orders as requested, streamlining ordering process and receipt organization for future reference.
- Mitigated supply chain risks by proactively identifying potential disruptions and creating contingency plans accordingly.
- Managed supplier performance, addressing any issues or discrepancies that arose during transactions.
- Collaborated with internal departments to identify product needs and specifications for optimal sourcing strategies.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Interacted with vendors, and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
Direct Sales Leader
Park Lane Jewelry & Thirty One Gifts
01.2017 - Current
- Leading a team of up to 160 consultants
- Facilitate team meetings
- Payroll, time, and expense
- Successfully achieve department sales goals
- Assist, mentor, and help consultants network.
- Meet monthly, quarterly, yearly sales goals
Administrative Assistant
Titanium Metals Corporation
Ravenswood, WV
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Administrative assistant for a greenfield Titanium melting plant - promoted to Buyer within 8 months
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
- Facilitated collaboration within team by organizing regular meetings and tracking project progress.
- Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
- Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for staff, ensuring cost-effective and timely accommodations and transportation.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
- Assisted in preparation of financial reports, gathering data that contributed to budgeting accuracy.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
Payroll Administrator & Accounts Payable
Marietta Silos
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Payroll duties for multiple companies
- Filing weekly and quarterly taxes
- Quarterly reports compilation and submission
- Accounts Payable
- Extensive Human Resources responsibilities i.e., new employee onboarding.
Account Manager
Peoples Cartage
05.2015 - 07.2017
- Payroll for four companies and over 50+ employees including manifest coding, inputting payroll to AS400, payroll verification and problem resolution
- Attendance tracking, vacation approvals and tracking, administering disciplinary actions when needed
- Assist with order allocation, confirming shipment, and shipment receipt in customer database and AS400 databases, monthly reconciliation of inventories
- Assign carriers for Truckload, LTL, Air, Intermodal, etc
- Shipments to customers specified delivery locations
- Freight dispatch duties
- Keeping track of training records
- Order creation, compilation, and scheduling
- Inventory management of products and supplies for customer
- Billing for multiple accounts and calculating extra labor costs
- Printing labels for customer shipments
- Coordinating and verifying tolling between customers and the warehouse
- Utilizing Microsoft Excel for various duties including payroll, billing, revenues, productivity tracking, materials, completion deadlines, etc.
Administrative Assistant
Marietta Truck Sales & Service
05.2014 - 02.2015
- Balancing cash drawer and making daily deposits
- Filing and mailing invoices for both parts and service departments
- Ordering inventory via ADP Drive and International Dealer site, receipting inventory, printing invoices from International Dealer site
- Monthly purchase gains and reconciliations
- Call routing via ADP Receptionist Console.
Account Specialist & Administrative Assistant
Various Contracted Positions
11.2012 - 05.2014
- Entering all transactions from previous years into QuickBooks
- Performing monthly reconciliations
- Accounts receivable & Accounts Payable
- Bookkeeping
- Create filing system
- W2/W3 preparations
- Providing all profit and loss information for tax purposes
- Utilized Dynamics GP Accounting software
- Orion Filing, faxing, shredding, answering telephones & directing calls.
Education
Associates Degree in Accounting - Accounting
WVU-P
Parkersburg, WV05.2015
Skills
- Client Relationship Building and Networking
- Negotiation and Purchasing expertise
- Customer Service
- Multi-tasking strength and Time Management skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Purchase Order Management
- Recordkeeping skills and Quality Assurance
- Strategic Sourcing and Cost controls
- Vendor coordination and relations
- Contract Negotiation and Preparation
- Pricing Analysis and Materials Sourcing
- Strategizing and Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail and Reliability
- Excellent Communication skills both written and verbal
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Retail sales knowledge and expertise
- Self Motivation and Goal Setting
Timeline
Capital Buyer
Titanium Metals Corporation
10.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Titanium Metals Corporation
01.2023 - 10.2023
Payroll Administrator & Accounts Payable
Marietta Silos
07.2017 - 04.2018
Direct Sales Leader
Park Lane Jewelry & Thirty One Gifts
01.2017 - Current
Account Manager
Peoples Cartage
05.2015 - 07.2017
Administrative Assistant
Marietta Truck Sales & Service
05.2014 - 02.2015
Account Specialist & Administrative Assistant
Various Contracted Positions
11.2012 - 05.2014
Associates Degree in Accounting - Accounting
WVU-P