Linda Seymore
Shannon,MS
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Will give 110% everyday.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Import Kit Analyst & Inventory Control
United/Lane Furniture
Tupelo, MS
12.2009 - 11.2022
- Helped create and improve inventory control policies.
- Gathered and analyzed data to forecast trends and recommend adjustments.
- Worked with different departments to keep inventory controlled according to established procedures.
- Conducted quarterly counts of inventory at different locations.
- Checked work and purchase orders against actual materials and resolved variances.
- Received, sorted and processed damaged goods with vendors or manufacturers.
- Kept merchandise moving smoothly and accurately from stockroom to sales floor.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Implemented organizational systems to optimize product placement and operational productivity.
- Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
- Completed stock inventories to identify and address issues negatively impacting controls.
- Scheduled deliveries of kits & fabric materials by specified time to begin production on time.
- Requisitioned materials to restock inventory and obtain goods for production.
- Input data in AS400 to create updated status reports for quick reference of project progress and deadlines.
- Completed reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions.
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
- Checked prices and calculated totals for accurate invoice processing.
Supervisor/Purchasing Agent
Alan White Furniture
Shannon, MS
01.1994 - 12.2009
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
- Computed and created purchase orders in AS400 to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
- Reviewed order updates to identify best practices aligned with corporate goals.
- Administered project-based data entry assignments within AS400 database for accurate record-keeping.
- Oversaw budget and purchasing needs for company.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodland High School
Woodland MS05.1981
Skills
- Storage and Supply Management
- Contents Verification
- Computer Tracking
- Data Documentation
- Materials Requisition
- Order Checking
- Inventory and Supply Control
- Workflow Planning
- Database Updating
- Invoice and Manifest Review
- Inventory Monitoring and Management
- Excel Spreadsheets
- Product Availability
- Data Input Software
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Timeline
Import Kit Analyst & Inventory Control
United/Lane Furniture
12.2009 - 11.2022
Supervisor/Purchasing Agent
Alan White Furniture
01.1994 - 12.2009
High School Diploma -
Woodland High School
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