Kristin Petree
Pinnacle,NC
Summary
Results-driven individual desiring to take on new role with a new team and their opportunities. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Inside Sales Manager
Chatham Steel Corporation-Columbia SC
Columbia, SC
07.2025 - 09.2026
- Supported the sales team of 5 through daily oversight and coordination.
- Set challenging goals for employees to support achievement and exceed profitability goals.
- Monitored daily progress toward goals, contributing to achievement of profitability targets.
- Scheduled regular team meetings to align on pricing, share updates, and refine best practices.
- Partnered with the management team to implement new processes.
- Addressed customer feedback and complaints, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Worked with purchasing to identify and prevent excesses and shortages.
- Coordinated with production and logistics to ensure timely shipments of stock and processed orders to customers.
- Conducted performance reviews for employees to evaluate contributions and areas for improvement.
Purchasing Manager
Coilplus North Carolina
Greensboro, North Carolina
02.2019 - 07.2025
- Managed vendor relationships to secure timely order fulfillment and maintain product quality.
- Monitored market conditions to optimize inventory levels and reduce costs.
- Supported negotiation of contracts with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and terms.
- Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
- Conducted supplier evaluations to maintain high standards of quality and service.
- Reviewed purchase orders and ensured accuracy of information, such as pricing and delivery dates.
- Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine the most cost-effective purchasing options.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases including invoices, price lists, product codes and descriptions.
- Trained staff on procurement processes and best practices for inventory management.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities with suppliers and explored alternative sourcing methods.
- Utilized ERP systems for efficient management of purchasing processes.
- Maintained an up-to-date database of suppliers, products, and prices.
- Coordinated logistics for imported materials from US ports to our facility
Materials Manager
O'Neal Manufacturing
Greensboro, North Carolina
11.2000 - 11.2018
- Coordinated procurement processes for steel and non steel supplies to support production schedules.
- Maintained MRP inventory management system to ensure timely delivery of materials and proper inventory levels.
- Implemented Kanban programs for high volume customers and parts needed to supply production in the weld cell.
- Analyzed market trends to forecast material demand and adjust orders accordingly.
- Trained and supported manufacturing personnel on proper inventory control practices.
- Oversaw shipping and receiving procedures for parts and finished goods.
- Resolved discrepancies between physical inventories and computer records on a timely basis by using regular cycle counts
- Collaborated with sales, production, purchasing, and quality control departments to ensure raw materials availability.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving activities to optimize inventory levels and minimize delays or backorders.
- Investigated problems related to material shortages or overages in order to identify root causes.
- Evaluated existing procedures related to material management processes and recommended improvements where necessary.
- Oversaw multiple projects at the same time to ensure timely completion while ensuring deadlines were met.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Econmics,Banking And Real Estate
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC12-1996
Skills
- Vendor management
- Contract negotiation
- Problem solving
- Customer service oriented
- Effective communication
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Supply chain coordination
Timeline
Inside Sales Manager
Chatham Steel Corporation-Columbia SC
07.2025 - 09.2026
Purchasing Manager
Coilplus North Carolina
02.2019 - 07.2025
Materials Manager
O'Neal Manufacturing
11.2000 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Econmics,Banking And Real Estate
Appalachian State University