NATALIE LUKE
Fenton,MI
Summary
I am a qualified and professional Buyer with over seven years of experience in the automotive industry. I have extensive experience in on-time delivery, purchasing and inventory management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Electro-matic Products
Farmington Hills, Michigan
06.2023 - Current
- Executed procurement of materials and products to align with operational needs.
- Communicated with vendors to place orders, track shipments, and resolve discrepancies.
- Utilized Prophet 21 ERP system for purchase orders, inventory tracking, and vendor management.
- Monitored inventory levels to prevent shortages and overstock situations.
- Reviewed pricing, availability, and lead times for cost-effective purchasing decisions.
- Collaborated with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment.
- Sourced components for sales and engineering teams that met technical specifications.
- Tracked orders and followed up with vendors to guarantee timely delivery.
- Purchased enclosures, power distribution systems, fans, cooling units, heat exchangers, trapped key systems, mechanical interlocks, and fluid power safety systems.
Buyer
Amphenol Adronics
Novi, Michigan
09.2018 - 04.2023
- Purchase raw material for tier one automotive manufacturing
- Issue Purchase Orders through PLEX (ERP) system
- Work closely with US and international suppliers
- Analyze quotes from vendors and costs from potential suppliers
- Negotiate new and revised pricing
- A strong emphasis on on-time delivery and inventory management.
- Accountable for all logistics, including finding chosen routes for both international and domestic shipments, maintaining quotes, and tracking (both air and ocean shipments).
- Commodities include clips, housings, ferrules, gaskets, tape, plastic, rubber, wire, and foam.
Guest Services Receptionist
Hilton Hotels Corporation
Auburn Hills, Michigan
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Managed check-in and check-out processes efficiently for all guests.
- Answered inquiries and resolved issues promptly, ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Coordinated room assignments and maintained accurate reservation records.
- Collaborated with housekeeping to ensure rooms met quality standards before arrival.
- Responded to customer inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
Sales Lead
Express Clothing
Flint, Michigan
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Led sales team to enhance customer engagement and drive store performance.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability for customers.
- Assisted in resolving customer inquiries to enhance overall shopping experience.
- Managed cash register operations using POS system and processed sales and returns.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Sullivan University
Louisville, KYSkills
- Procurement management
- Vendor negotiation
- Inventory control
- Cost analysis
- ERP systems
- Supply chain optimization
Timeline
Buyer
Electro-matic Products
06.2023 - Current
Buyer
Amphenol Adronics
09.2018 - 04.2023
Guest Services Receptionist
Hilton Hotels Corporation
02.2017 - 02.2018
Sales Lead
Express Clothing
01.2014 - 01.2017
Some College (No Degree) -
Sullivan University