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Laura Bell-CSCP

O'Fallon,IL

Summary

To leverage my 20+ years of professional experience, including office and inventory control management, my exemplary customer and vendor communication skills, and my unparalleled work ethic in an office, purchasing or inventory management role. Organized Supply Chain Analyst skilled in assessing client needs and cultivating compelling solutions. Well-trained decision-maker with focused attention on detail and drive to manage order flows with expert precision. Offering exemplary client relationship and support skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Analysts

ProAmpac
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Analyze history and trends to complete orders for materials, including standard components, and consumables
  • Item Number/Pricing setup and coordinator for 3 locations
  • Process and communicate Supplier Corrective Action Requirements on defective materials
  • Coordinate with suppliers and logistics providers to arrange timely and cost-effective delivery of materials to meet organizational needs
  • Monitor inventory levels and initiate replenishment orders to prevent stockouts
  • Resolve any issues or discrepancies related to orders, invoices, and quality concerns, working closely with suppliers and internal teams
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation related to purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to determine material requirements
  • Research products and services and follow trends
  • Process and resent audit materials for SFI and ISCC+ Certifications.

Senior Buyer

Concordia Publishing House
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Evaluate, manage, and diversify vendors and source suppliers to develop and maintain a reliable, flexible supplier base
  • Develop and maintain professional partnerships with internal customers to maintain clear and open communication on product need, development, cost, and other issues
  • Issue bids to vendors in a timely manner utilizing target pricing procedures, competitive bidding and vendor certification results, to obtain the maximum value of every dollar spent
  • Negotiate and document cost savings
  • Analyze bid information in order to utilize the vendor certification and quality program data
  • Present findings including complete delivered cost (including ocean freight, duties, and tariffs), material and vendor specifications to internal customers
  • Monitor production/assembly to ensure products are ordered, tested, and delivered in a timely manner
  • Provide resolutions for quality, shipping, and accounting issues and communicate with internal customers of changes that may need to be addressed
  • Stay abreast of changes in the industry through communication with vendors, review of professional publications, and internet research
  • Internationally source Vacation Bible School Craft/Décor and promotional items as requested by the company coordinator via Alibaba, Sage, and the Internet
  • Communicate specifications, request for bids and freight requirements with overseas vendors and freight brokers
  • Ensure that all products meet the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.

Inventory Control Manager

Canfield & Joseph, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2016
  • Completed purchasing for nine locations
  • Inbound logistics
  • Evaluate and predict the sales needs of new and existing clients
  • Inventory control, including cycle counting and reporting
  • Research and resolve vendor pricing discrepancies
  • Foster and manage relationships with vendors
  • Communicate with inside and outside sales on stocking levels and requirements
  • Generate price increases for sales to communicate with customers
  • Set up new part numbers, descriptions, and DOT information for all products
  • Track slow-moving inventory and resolve issues
  • Receive all materials into internal system
  • Figuring landed costing
  • Set stock levels on all new items
  • Track on-time delivery of all products
  • Maintain MSDS files for all products
  • Execute communications with both vendors and clients.

Office Manager

Canfield & Joseph, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2008
  • Helped grow the St
  • Louis division from $250,000 to $2 million in sales per month
  • Supported company operations by organizing and coordinating office personnel and procedures in order to ensure organizational effectiveness, efficiency and safety in a growing and busy office
  • Oversaw the office and warehouse; started as a two-person office and grew to a seven-person office
  • Managed all HR responsibilities, hiring, discipline, evaluations, etc
  • Oversaw the training of all new employees
  • Implemented all customer conflict management
  • Manage relationships with customers and vendors
  • Organized, planned and executed yearly golf outing for customers, including soliciting donations from vendors.

Education

BS in Business Management -

Maryville University

Certified Supply Chain Professional -

ASCM

Skills

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to comfortably communicate across all levels of the company
  • Extensive experience with Apple/Mac Devices, Microsoft Office/G-Suite, Adobe, Epicor, Prophet 21, Southware, AS400, and Infinium
  • Exceptional vendor, customer service and problem-solving skills
  • Great time management skills, including multitasking, organization, and dependability with the ability to use the tools available to meet deadlines and utilize opportunities
  • Dedicated to supply chain/purchasing best practices
  • Can work well with a team and alone
  • Exemplary leadership skills, including fostering a strong team dynamic
  • Works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions of work
  • Officer in the American Foundry Association for four years

Timeline

Purchasing Analysts

ProAmpac
01.2022 - 01.2024

Senior Buyer

Concordia Publishing House
01.2016 - 01.2022

Inventory Control Manager

Canfield & Joseph, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2016

Office Manager

Canfield & Joseph, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2008

BS in Business Management -

Maryville University

Certified Supply Chain Professional -

ASCM
Laura Bell-CSCP