Melaney Taylor
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Detail-oriented procurement specialist with a strong background in purchasing, inventory coordination, and ERP systems. Skilled in streamlining workflows, improving order accuracy, and supporting operational efficiency in dynamic, deadline-driven environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inside Sales & Purchasing Specialist
MacArthur Co.
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Company Overview: Building Materials Distribution Company
- Managed stock and direct-ship orders in Infor M3, optimizing procurement for mechanical insulation materials.
- Increased sales by $150K YoY through strategic buffer stock planning and agile purchasing.
- Increased inventory accuracy from 74% to 89% by correcting ROP logic and purchase multiples.
- Resolved EDI and freight discrepancies in collaboration with accounting, vendors, and carriers.
Sales Coordinator
Naumann Hobbs
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Material Handling Equipment & Services
- Orchestrated national delivery of forklifts and warehouse equipment, effectively managing both full and less-than-truckload shipments.
- Communicated critical updates to dealers and internal teams regarding production status, delays, and logistics adjustments to ensure alignment.
- Collaborated with service departments to ensure thorough equipment preparation and final delivery coordination.
Supply Chain Analyst
Tessenderlo Kerley Inc.
09.2016 - 10.2022
- Company Overview: Chemical Manufacturing Company
- Managed demand forecasting and inventory optimization strategies that significantly reduced waste and improved service levels.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams on supply chain design, vendor negotiations, and EPA compliance to enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitored KPIs and conducted data analysis to identify actionable insights, improving lead times and customer satisfaction.
Operations Analyst – Financial Operations
WageWorks
02.2015 - 09.2016
- Company Overview: Employee Benefits & Consumer-Directed Benefits Admin. Co.
- Reconciled employer-funded benefit accounts (FSA, HRA, COBRA, Transit) by researching transactions in Great Plains and generating detailed audit packages for client reporting.
- Processed and recorded incoming check deposits, ensuring accurate allocation to corresponding employer accounts and maintaining daily cash flow integrity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA01.2007
Associate Of Science - Radiography
Community College of Allegheny County
Monroeville08.2003
Skills
- Purchase Order Management (Stock & Direct Ship)
- ERP Software: Infor M3, SAP, Quipware
- Logistics Optimization
- Freight & Cost Reconciliation
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Vendor Relations
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Certification
- Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP) – August 2024
- Arizona Notary Public Commission (since 2022)
Timeline
Inside Sales & Purchasing Specialist
MacArthur Co.
01.2024 - 04.2025
Sales Coordinator
Naumann Hobbs
02.2023 - 01.2024
Supply Chain Analyst
Tessenderlo Kerley Inc.
09.2016 - 10.2022
Operations Analyst – Financial Operations
WageWorks
02.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Point Park University
Associate Of Science - Radiography
Community College of Allegheny County
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