Lauren Sebastian
Rowlett
Summary
Procurement professional with robust background in supply chain management and strategic sourcing. Known for enhancing procurement processes and forging strong vendor relationships to deliver cost-effective solutions. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork and achieving strategic purchasing goals, ensuring adaptability to changing market conditions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
Viking Fence
Dallas, TX
05.2022 - Current
- Negotiated supplier contracts to secure favorable terms and pricing for materials.
- Developed and maintained strategic vendor relationships to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Analyzed market trends and forecasted demand to optimize inventory levels and reduce excess stock.
- Managed sourcing strategies for high-quality fence products, ensuring alignment with company standards.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for more effective procurement processes.
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
- Reduced lead times by closely monitoring inventory levels and forecasting demand accurately.
Retail Sales Associate
Ollie Marie Boutique
Rockwall, TX
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Fostered strong customer relationships through personalized shopping experiences.
- Streamlined checkout processes, reducing wait times and enhancing customer experience efficiency.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
- Enhanced visual merchandising displays by arranging products strategically, attracting more customers to the store.
Buyer
Master Halco
Dallas, TX
01.2017 - 05.2022
- Create purchase orders for items needed for 53 distribution center all over U.S. and Canada
- Expedite all parts with suppliers as require, to ensure on time delivery, preventing stockout and product downtime.
- Communicates with vendors on a daily basis and organizes meetings and special projects.
- Advise internal personnel regarding available products, order status and purchasing procedures.
- Aid in invoice issues, when required.
CSR/ Account Manager/ Purchasing
General Packaging Corp
Richardson, TX
06.2015 - 11.2016
- Coordinate projects, providing cost effective solutions on materials that meet production needs
- Quality assurance of purchase orders
- Improve competitive and high quality product by preparing cost comparison and negotiating with minimum of three vendors
- Follow up with vendors if all shipments of material was received daily
- Maintained professional and courteous relationships with customers, outside vendors and internal staff
- Collaborated with suppliers and customers like Dell, Abbott and Amerisource for stock, lead times, and packaging opportunities
Account Manager
CSR
Carrollton, TX
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Lead on all post sales activity across 2 sales teams that include the accounts of Target, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart
- Manage $6 million in annual sales fulfillment across 25+ accounts
- Execute deliverables for over 200+ active purchase orders monthly
- Maintain contact with clients to ensure client satisfaction
- Generates invoices, managing aging, and ensure payment
Assist surgeon in Bariatric and General surgeries
Methodist Health System
Dallas, TX
07.2008 - 08.2014
- Prepared Operating Room case carts, sterile trays and supplies for all areas of the hospital.
- Performed quality control through routine testing and cleaning assure sterilization equipment and Instruments are functioning properly.
- Assist surgeon in Bariatric and General surgeries equipment and instruments are functioning properly
Senior Teller, Operations Analyst
Bank of America
08.2001 - 06.2007
- Performed daily bank transaction such as cashing checks, personal money orders, accepting cash for deposit, processing cash withdrawals and deposits, receive and process payments.
- Balance currency, cash, and checks in cash drawer at end of shift. Initiated and opened new customer accounts
- Met monthly required sales goal
- Analyzed CTR and STM reports
Education
Studied Prerequisites
Eastfield College
Mesquite, Texasundefined
Rowlett High School
Rowlett, TexasSkills
- Supply chain optimization
- Supplier negotiations
- Supplier relationship management
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Ollie Marie Boutique
01.2023 - 06.2024
Senior Buyer
Viking Fence
05.2022 - Current
Buyer
Master Halco
01.2017 - 05.2022
CSR/ Account Manager/ Purchasing
General Packaging Corp
06.2015 - 11.2016
Account Manager
CSR
09.2014 - 06.2015
Assist surgeon in Bariatric and General surgeries
Methodist Health System
07.2008 - 08.2014
Senior Teller, Operations Analyst
Bank of America
08.2001 - 06.2007
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Rowlett High School
Studied Prerequisites
Eastfield College