Megan Rubow
Lecompton,KS
Summary
Resourceful team player known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Relatable and outgoing, excels at inventory/parts management and vendor relationship building. Skilled at problem-solving, communication, and analytical thinking to exceed job expectations. Committed to leveraging these skills to drive success and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
PTMW Inc.
Topeka, Kansas
01.2024 - 10.2025
- Responsible for replenishment of stock inventory - wide range of products from individual hardware to truckloads of steel and aluminum
- Writing, submitting, and tracking numerous purchase orders each day
- Requesting quotes from vendors to ensure best price and lead time; meeting with prospective suppliers when options arise
- Attending weekly meetings and sharing input/ideas with teammates to further enhance department effectiveness & meet company goals
- Understanding need for immediate resolution when serious issues arise; going above and beyond to get the job done in the most accurate, efficient and cost-saving way possible
- Responsible for scheduling pick up of local orders - maintain accurate transport spreadsheet so materials are handled/received/shipped in most efficient way possible plus other duties as they arise
Purchasing Coordinator
Reser’s Fine Foods
Topeka, KS
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Member of a small team responsible for tracking, ordering and maintaining large volumes of raw material inventory needed for food production across three plants in Topeka, with our home plant being the largest producer of finished goods for the family-owned multi-billion dollar company
- Daily interaction with vendors, suppliers, production/shipping/receiving teams, other plants across the US, etc.
- Daily reporting to management regarding inventory adjustments, discrepancies and overall accountability issues
Hub Inventory Specialist
Advance Auto Parts
Lawrence, KS
06.2017 - 08.2021
- Responsible for all incoming and outgoing inventory at a large auto parts store, daily delivery schedules with multiple drivers, solving any inventory issues that arose within my delivery area, performing cycle counts, completing planograms, and keeping the sales floor clean and updated.
- Communicating with multiple distribution centers, receiving and verifying large shipments several times daily, assisting with commercial sales, delivery, and retail sales on a regular basis, plus many other duties as needed.
Shipping & Receiving
Midwestern Metals
Topeka, Kansas
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Responsible for all inbound/outbound freight and packages – operated forklift every day, unloaded all semi deliveries (crates/metal/materials/etc)
- Prepared and palletized all outgoing freight, photographed and documented all shipments as required, arranged all trucking/logistics/pickups/deliveries/etc
- Responsible for all warehouse inventory, cleaning, customer pickups/deliveries, etc
Veterinary Technician
Paw Prints Animal Hospital
Berryton, KS
08.2014 - 03.2016
- Assisting veterinarian in appointments and surgeries plus tending to and handling animals during visit
- Answering phones, scheduling appointments, taking payments, filling medication prescriptions, advising clients on products and procedures
- Performing dental cleaning services, euthanasia, radiographs, stocking, clinic cleaning, many other duties as needed
Education
Washburn University - Biology/Animal Science
Washburn University
Topeka, Kansas01.2005
Fort Hays State University - Journalism/Mass Media
Fort Hays State University
Hays, Kansas01.1999
Skills
- Inventory management
- Purchase order management
- Vendor negotiation
- Stock replenishment
- Data analysis
- Shipping logistics
- Forklift operation
- Supply chain coordination
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Cost reduction
- Material handling
- Package preparation
- Inventory tracking
- Requisition management
- Handheld scanners
- Professional demeanor
- Vendor engagement
- Verbal and written communication
- Multitasking
Timeline
Buyer
PTMW Inc.
01.2024 - 10.2025
Purchasing Coordinator
Reser’s Fine Foods
08.2021 - 12.2023
Hub Inventory Specialist
Advance Auto Parts
06.2017 - 08.2021
Shipping & Receiving
Midwestern Metals
07.2016 - 02.2017
Veterinary Technician
Paw Prints Animal Hospital
08.2014 - 03.2016
Washburn University - Biology/Animal Science
Washburn University
Fort Hays State University - Journalism/Mass Media
Fort Hays State University