Michael Schroeder
Omaha,NE
Summary
Strategic Purchasing Agent skilled in supplier negotiation and inventory optimization. Achieved significant cost savings through effective purchase order oversight and compliance management. Experienced in vendor relations and inventory analysis, with a focus on cost reduction and supply chain efficiency. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving to drive organizational procurement goals.
Overview
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17
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Omaha Door and Window Co
Omaha, Nebraska
07.2021 - Current
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to optimize cost savings.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Coordinated inventory levels to support production needs and minimize stockouts.
- Monitored inventory levels of critical items to minimize stockouts while keeping costs low.
- Analyzed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company standards.
- Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
- Researched and evaluated suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and payment terms.
- Performed regular price comparisons between different suppliers for similar items.
- Assisted in resolving discrepancies between invoices and delivery receipts and products received from vendors.
- Investigated damaged or defective items shipped from suppliers before approving payment.
- Worked closely with accounting department to resolve any billing issues with vendors.
Senior Annuity Transaction Tech
Principal Financial Group Inc
Grand Island, Nebraska
11.2016 - 07.2021
- Operated and maintained complex financial systems, ensuring accurate data management and integrity.
- Managed quality control processes, achieving high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Verified transaction details, ensuring accuracy of funds received and total account balances.
- Created detailed entries for the general ledger to maintain accurate financial records. and processed vendor invoice payments.
- Calculated figures such as discounts, percentage allocations and credits.
- Investigated and addressed billing discrepancies to ensure accurate invoicing for clients..
Senior Accounts Receivable Clerk
Morris Printing Group
Kearney, Nebraska
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Executed outbound collection calls and emails to obtain payment on overdue invoices, enhancing cash flow.
- Managed customer invoicing and payment processing for accounts receivable.
- Reviewed and reconciled customer accounts to ensure accuracy.
- Communicated with customers regarding outstanding payments and account status.
- Created reports on aging accounts to support collections strategy and improve recovery rates.
- Used accounting software to enter and post accounts receivable documents.
- Proposed process improvements to streamline receipt collection, contributing to more timely payments.
- Conducted month-end balance sheet reviews and reconciled any variances.
- Researched and resolved billing and invoice problems.
- Provided support during audits by preparing necessary documentation.
Accounting Specialist
Omaha Door and Window Co.
Omaha, Nebraska
05.2009 - 05.2016
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Prepared and issued customer invoices, monitored receivables, and managed collections process.
- Received payments from customers via cash, check and credit cards to pay company invoices.
- Created journal entries to record transactions in the general ledger.
- Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
- Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Performed monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities for assigned areas.
- Assisted with the preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Assisted with the preparation of internal audits by providing requested documentation.
- Provided training and support to new accounting staff members.
- Collaborated with other departments on various projects or initiatives that require cross-functional teams.
Education
High School Diploma -
Creighton High School
Creighton, NE05-1984
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lincoln, NESome College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NESkills
- Purchase order management
- Vendor negotiation
- Supplier negotiation
- Supplier evaluation
- Cost strategies
- Compliance assurance
- Inventory optimization
- Inventory analysis
- Purchase order oversight
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Omaha Door and Window Co
07.2021 - Current
Senior Annuity Transaction Tech
Principal Financial Group Inc
11.2016 - 07.2021
Senior Accounts Receivable Clerk
Morris Printing Group
06.2016 - 11.2016
Accounting Specialist
Omaha Door and Window Co.
05.2009 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Creighton High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Metropolitan Community College