Lauren Brinkley
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Results-driven and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in accounting and finance, procurement, and administrative operations management across diverse industries. Skilled in overseeing the entire accounts payable cycle, managing payments and month-end reconciliation, reviewing and posting payments, resolving errors, and ensuring data integrity. Proficient in managing complex financial processes, including budgeting and economic analysis, while evaluating data, generating reports, and providing strategic recommendations. Demonstrated leadership in supervising and mentoring teams, optimizing workflows, and implementing process improvements to drive organizational success. Experienced in utilizing various business systems and dedicated to achieving cost savings, quality improvement, and fostering strong vendor relationships.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Coordinator
C&R Racing Inc/ PWR NA
Indianapolis, IN
08.2024 - Current
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company policies before approval, minimizing errors and potential disputes.
- Contacted each vendor and recorded information regarding price, availability and quality of products
- Verified delivery of correct materials amounts to production pallets at right time.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering trust and collaboration that enabled successful negotiations.
- Negotiated favorable pricing with suppliers, resulting in significant annual savings for the company.
- Championed process improvements that led to shorter lead times for critical components, enhancing production schedules while minimizing downtime due to material shortages.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing stockouts and excess inventory costs while maintaining optimal product availability.
- Analyzed market trends and supplier performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
- Created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders for all manufacturing raw materials and office supplies.
Purchasing Coordinator - Proposal, Sourcing & Procurement
DEEM LLC
Remote- Fishers, IN
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Procured material and subs for all jobsites working with the project managers, superintendents, foreman, account coordinators, and techs
- Purchase daily material and sub requests for fab departments (sheet metal, plumbing, piping, and refrigeration)
- Answered CMR Queue and issued POs for immediate needs.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with vendors
- Daily data entry of POs into accounting system and notes into SSO
- Negotiated favorable pricing with suppliers, resulting in significant annual savings for the company.
Operations Coordinator
CORVEL
Remote - Carmel, IN
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided administrative customer service and file management assistance to claimants, providers, claims professionals, and case managers regarding new and ongoing ancillary healthcare services.
- Provided telephonic customer service in an inbound and outbound high-volume call-center environment.
- Completed administrative review of claim authorization, referral orders, appointment notes and reports to ensure services that have been completed, ordered and authorized are in alignment
- Ensured all case stakeholders were updated regularly
- Used problem solving and critical thinking skills to ensure any daily scheduling challenges did not cause delays in securing appointments
Office Manager
SUBURBAN PROPANE
Indianapolis, IN
06.2017 - 01.2022
- Manage the CSC office function, which included running reports, accounts payable and receivables, purchasing, service billing, payroll, handling office supplies and equipment, inventory management, audit support, month-end process management.
- Design and implement efficient office processes and procedures
- Ensure efficient execution and compliance of processes and procedures, which may include customer account and billing processes, credit and collections, bank deposits, petty cash, fuel inventory, and general delivery and service
- Recruit, manage and train Customer Service Representatives ensuring maximum productivity, customer satisfaction and compliance
- Resolve customer complaints, research complex customer issues and monitor Customer Service team call transactions
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
- Controlled finances to lower costs and keep business operating within budget.
- Developed comprehensive policy manuals outlining procedures and guidelines, contributing to a well-organized workplace culture.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Wave Planner
AMERICOLD LOGISTICS
Indianapolis, IN
08.2012 - 12.2016
- Responsible for allocating orders.
- Releasing work to warehouse floor.
- Balancing workflow with forklift drivers.
- Ensuring inbound and outbound truck turn times are within acceptable levels.
- Release work to the work queue in a manner that ensures maximum levels of interleaving, productivity, and carrier turn times.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by closely monitoring stock levels and adjusting wave plans accordingly.
- Prioritized workload based on factors such as urgency, resources available, and customer requirements to achieve positive outcomes.
- Trained new employees on wave planning procedures, contributing to a well-prepared workforce.
Education
High School Diploma, Central Nine -
Career Center
Greenwood, IN08.2014
Skills
- Budget Planning & Management
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Leadership & Team Management
- Patient Account management
- Project Management
- Accounts Management
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Vendor Relationship Building
- Accounting Functions
- Procurement Coordination
- Proposal Management
- Quality Improvement
- Workflow Optimization
- Inventory Management
- Logistics Coordination
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- CorVel Intranet and SharePoint
- Accounting Software
- PeopleSoft
- Cash Applications
- Multiple Business Operating Interfaces
- SAP
- B2B
- Oracle
- Accentis
Qualifications Summary
Supply Chain Logistics
Construction
Manufacturing
Timeline
Purchasing Coordinator
C&R Racing Inc/ PWR NA
08.2024 - Current
Purchasing Coordinator - Proposal, Sourcing & Procurement
DEEM LLC
03.2023 - 04.2024
Operations Coordinator
CORVEL
02.2022 - 03.2023
Office Manager
SUBURBAN PROPANE
06.2017 - 01.2022
Wave Planner
AMERICOLD LOGISTICS
08.2012 - 12.2016
High School Diploma, Central Nine -
Career Center