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Kimberly Young

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable employee. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.

Overview

55
55
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Assistant / Inbound Logistics Coord

Great Lakes Wholesale & Marketing
01.2007 - Current
  • Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.
  • Established and managed supplier and vendor relationships.
  • Evaluated procurement activities and recommended needed improvements.
  • Oversaw purchase order shipments by managing deadlines and cancellation dates.
  • Data entry and systems maintenance for new items and supplier information
  • Worked with buyers as needed

Inbound Logistics Coordinator

  • Coordinate the receipt of all inbound shipments
  • All documentation, system updates and internal and external communication
  • Facilitate carrier and delivery appointments
  • Oversea suppliers pre-notice of shipments, on time delivery

Work with supplies to resolve overages/shortages and damaged issues and file claim if needed

Administrative Assistant

Steelcase Wood C/o Adecco/Manpower
02.2006 - 12.2006

Assist with various projects, data entry in an Excel program, telephones. Filing and other administrative duties.

Office Coordinator

Adecco Employment Services
10.2005 - 01.2006
  • Interview, hire and place temporary employees
  • Identify qualified temporary employees through recruiting and interviewing activities to create an inventory sufficient to meet current and future client demands.
  • Maintain compliance with policies and procedures

Buyer's Assistant

Great Lakes Wholesale & Marketing
08.2004 - 03.2005
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs.
  • Computed and created purchase orders in [System] to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.

Owner

J & Kay Rentals
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

Administrative Assistant/Merchandising Assistant

Meijer
06.1979 - 09.2003
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.

Replenisher/Buyer's Assistant/Administrative Assistant

Meijer
06.1979 - 06.1990
  • Manage inventory to obtain sales, margin and inventory goals
  • Manage inventory from vendor to guests
  • Assisted Buyer in developing the inventory plan to category levels for financial plan
  • Assisted in achieving sales and inventory goals, including preparing orders, sales plans, ad preparation and product reorders.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
  • Computed and created purchase orders in [System] to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.

Co-Manager

Sagebrush
06.1979 - 01.1980
  • Duties included hiring new associates, scheduling, opening and closing of the store
  • Balancing cash register, sales. displays and other managerial functions

Education

No Degree - Retailing of Clothing & Textiles

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
06.1977

High School Diploma -

Creston
Grand Rapids, MI
06.1975

Skills

  • Inventory Records
  • Strategic Negotiations
  • Consumer Buying Patterns
  • Forecasting and Cost Tracking
  • Transportation Arrangements
  • Return Merchandise Authorization
  • Inbound Phone Calls

Timeline

Purchasing Assistant / Inbound Logistics Coord

Great Lakes Wholesale & Marketing
01.2007 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Steelcase Wood C/o Adecco/Manpower
02.2006 - 12.2006

Office Coordinator

Adecco Employment Services
10.2005 - 01.2006

Buyer's Assistant

Great Lakes Wholesale & Marketing
08.2004 - 03.2005

Owner

J & Kay Rentals
01.2004 - 01.2005

Administrative Assistant/Merchandising Assistant

Meijer
06.1979 - 09.2003

Replenisher/Buyer's Assistant/Administrative Assistant

Meijer
06.1979 - 06.1990

Co-Manager

Sagebrush
06.1979 - 01.1980

No Degree - Retailing of Clothing & Textiles

Michigan State University

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Grand Rapids Community College

High School Diploma -

Creston
Kimberly Young