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KIMBERLY FARMER

Pink Hill,NC

Summary

Established Corporate Material Planner with 10+ years of experience in the purchasing field. Seeking to use my background and education to broaden my horizon and explore other fields.

As procurement professional, brings wealth of experience in strategic sourcing and vendor management. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results under tight deadlines. Reliable and adaptable to changing business needs, ensuring efficient procurement practices and compliance with company policies.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Material Data Planner, Indirect Materials

Butterball, LLC
08.2019 - 03.2025
  • I was responsible for ordering maintenance parts as well as other miscellaneous indirect items.
  • I was responsible for new material set ups as well as pricing and vendor changes.
  • I assist in obtaining information for BRC audits as well as inquiring on bids and cost savings.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations and company policies throughout procurement activities.
  • Supported company growth by identifying new suppliers and expanding the vendor base.
  • Managed risk exposure by closely monitoring supply chain disruptions and taking corrective actions as needed.
  • I work daily on our backorder report.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align goals and ensure project success including cost savings for the company.
  • Optimized inventory control, reducing waste and improving cost efficiency.
  • Facilitated smooth operations through accurate tracking of purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Ensured timely delivery of materials through effective planning and coordination with suppliers.
  • Maintained consistent email communication with suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.

Corporate Material Data Planner, Packaging & Ingredients

Butterball, LLC
11.2012 - 08.2019
  • In this position, I was responsible for purchasing all packaging for our Carthage, MO facility.
  • Some parts of this position require forecasting and planning examination to ensure all supplies are on hand and available.
  • Duties also include following changes through stage gate process, submitting stage gates, helping with plant cost savings (2016 actual was $3,936,020), working on pricing bids and contracts and daily interaction with vendors.
  • Current goal for packing is 12 and December 2016 ended with 13.01.
  • Managed purchase orders from initiation to closure, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established policies and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate records of all purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
  • Resolved discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders in a timely manner, maintaining strong financial controls within the department.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery of materials and services for project completion.
  • Developed comprehensive purchasing reports, providing critical insights into spending patterns and vendor performance.
  • Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels while minimizing carrying costs.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
  • Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
  • Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
  • I was certified as a Purchasing Professional with the American Purchasing Society.
  • I work daily in Microsoft Office and SAP.
  • Tracked delivery status of outstanding purchase orders, providing updates to relevant departments as needed.
  • Monitored inventory levels to prevent stockouts, ensuring timely replenishment of critical items.
  • Coordinated with warehouse personnel to ensure proper receipt and storage of delivered goods upon arrival at the facility.
  • Reduced costs with thorough research and comparison of product prices from multiple suppliers.

Temp Agency

Doubletree Personnel, Inc
08.2010 - 01.2011
  • I moved back to NC while my husband was deployed.
  • Since I had such good luck with this agency, I once again applied and was returned to Butterball, LLC.
  • I worked within the Purchasing dept.
  • The first two months of my employment, I worked as a Corporate Material Data Planner for Direct Materials while the company searched for a full time employee to fill the position.
  • In this position, I was responsible for purchasing all ingredients for the Mt. Olive and Kinston location.
  • I also purchased ingredients for a small warehouse in the Midwest to fill the ingredient needs for the remaining five plants.
  • I created spreadsheets, worked with SAP and interacted with vendors.
  • Finding cost savings was a big part of this job.
  • Once the full time employee was hired, I trained her.
  • I was then sent over to the Indirect Material side of Purchasing.
  • In this position, I purchased miscellaneous materials as well as maintenance parts.
  • I also filed, created spreadsheets and worked on cost savings.
  • I left this position (which was a temporary position within the company at the time) when my husband returned from deployment and I returned to NY.

Temp Agency

Doubletree Personnel, Inc
06.2009 - 10.2009
  • With this company, I worked at Butterball, LLC again.
  • My position there was Buyer/Administrative Assistant within the Purchasing - Indirect Materials department.
  • The duties of this job included purchasing all miscellaneous materials, maintenance items and any material needed that is not packaging or ingredients.
  • I also did all the administrative duties for the entire Purchasing - Indirect Materials department which included creating spreadsheets, memos, and letters as well as preparing for a BRC audit.
  • I left this position when my husband was transferred to Fort Drum, NY.

Corporate Material Data Planner

Butterball, LLC
11.2007 - 07.2008
  • In this position, I was responsible for purchasing ingredients for the entire Mt. Olive and Kinston plants as well as some products for our other five locations.
  • I interacted daily with vendors, customer service representatives as well as other employees.
  • Monitored stock levels and product sales to determine purchasing needs.
  • Established strong relationships with suppliers to secure advantageous purchasing deals for the division.
  • Streamlined purchasing processes for increased efficiency in order processing and delivery times.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company policies before approval, minimizing errors and potential disputes.
  • Monitored all purchase requisitions and handled adjustments with vendors.
  • Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering trust and collaboration that enabled successful negotiations.

Administrative Assistant/Buyer

Butterball, LLC
05.2006 - 11.2007
  • In this position, I was the Administrative Assistant for the Purchasing Department.
  • My administrative duties included creating graphs, spreadsheets PowerPoint presentations.
  • I also was secretary for several meetings and involved in many special projects.
  • As a buyer, I purchased all office supplies for the entire Mt. Olive plant as well as the Kinston location.
  • I also purchased many miscellaneous materials as well as all plant PPE.
  • I was responsible for all filing within in the department.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.

Medical Receptionist

Pink Hill Medical Center
09.2005 - 05.2006
  • As a medical receptionist, I answered a 3 line phone system.
  • I greeted patients and assisted them in checking in and out.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and medical office policies.
  • Provided compassionate customer service, creating a welcoming atmosphere for patients and their families.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently managing the front desk operations and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Assisted healthcare providers with administrative tasks, enabling them to focus on quality patient care.
  • Kept waiting room neat and organized by stacking magazines, removing trash, and cleaning glass.
  • Reduced no-shows by implementing appointment reminder system through phone calls or text messages.
  • Improved patient follow-up, reducing missed appointments through effective reminder calls.

Medical Receptionist/Transcriptionist

Coastal Physical Medicine
08.2001 - 09.2005
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Enhanced accuracy of medical records by transcribing detailed physician dictations.
  • Reduced errors in medical reports by reviewing, editing, and proofreading transcripts for clarity and consistency.
  • Conducted thorough research on unfamiliar terms or phrases during the transcription process which contributed to accurate and comprehensive medical reports.
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and medical office policies.
  • Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
  • Provided compassionate customer service, creating a welcoming atmosphere for patients and their families.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering loyalty and trust in the practice''s services.
  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
  • Coordinated specialist referrals for patients requiring additional care, facilitating efficient transfer of medical records as needed.
  • Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
  • Accurately documented medical dictation to record patient care records.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration

Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC
12-2015

High School Diploma -

South Lenoir High School
Deep Run, NC
06-1998

Skills

  • Data management
  • Purchase order management
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Relationship building
  • Materials sourcing
  • Inventory monitoring
  • Demand forecasting
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Recordkeeping skills
  • Vendor relations
  • Procurement procedures
  • Data entry
  • Computer skills
  • Office administration

Other Experience

  • 10 key calculator
  • Microsoft Office (up to date with newest version)
  • Computer
  • Fax Machine
  • Copy Machine & document scanner
  • Dictation/Transcription Machine
  • SAP
  • Pcard
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Corporate Material Data Planner, Indirect Materials

Butterball, LLC
08.2019 - 03.2025

Corporate Material Data Planner, Packaging & Ingredients

Butterball, LLC
11.2012 - 08.2019

Temp Agency

Doubletree Personnel, Inc
08.2010 - 01.2011

Temp Agency

Doubletree Personnel, Inc
06.2009 - 10.2009

Corporate Material Data Planner

Butterball, LLC
11.2007 - 07.2008

Administrative Assistant/Buyer

Butterball, LLC
05.2006 - 11.2007

Medical Receptionist

Pink Hill Medical Center
09.2005 - 05.2006

Medical Receptionist/Transcriptionist

Coastal Physical Medicine
08.2001 - 09.2005

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration

Lenoir Community College

High School Diploma -

South Lenoir High School

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