NICOLE BROWN
West Harrison,IN
Summary
Strategic Purchasing Manager with expertise in ERP systems and operations management. Drives continuous improvement and quality control to optimize supply chain processes, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and achieving organizational objectives, along with managing recruitment and conflict resolution in manufacturing environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Stock Mfg. & Design
07.2023 - Current
- Oversaw product flow from raw materials to customer through management of procurement, production, inventory, logistics, and distribution.
- Develop and implement inventory control strategies to minimize stockouts and overstocking.
- Managed daily inventory, stock control, and warehouse organization to ensure optimal stock levels.
- Maintain accurate inventory records through regular audits and software updates.
- Analyze inventory data, sales trends, and demand to forecast future needs, and inform strategic decisions.
- Manage, train and develop teams for Purchasing, Shipping/Receiving, Production Control, and Inventory.
- Manage schedules for employees, deliveries, and shipments to optimize operational flow.
- Manage the Quality team to perform inspections on incoming and outgoing products to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Acted as the main point of contact for administrative and operational questions, facilitating effective communication across departments.
Inventory Manager
Nease Chemical
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Evaluated product levels and monitored demand trends for effective inventory management.
- Resolved supplier issues and managed purchase orders for timely deliveries.
- Managed team of warehouse employees to enhance operational efficiency.
- Recruited and trained new inventory personnel to boost workforce capabilities.
- Reported inventory status and supply chain progress to stakeholders regularly.
- Oversaw logistics operations involving tanker trucks, rail cars, and isotainers efficiently.
- Implemented continuous improvement strategies to optimize costs and reduce waste.
- Developed ISO procedures to uphold high quality standards.
- Managed ERP system operations to streamline business processes.
Production Manager
Quikrete
02.2016 - 02.2021
- Led 70 employees in operational functions, ensuring effective budget management and revenue generation.
- Planned production schedules, optimizing human and material resource allocation.
- Enhanced efficiency by strategically positioning employees and equipment for maximum utilization.
- Executed daily, weekly, and monthly production reporting to track performance metrics.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to secure timely delivery of essential materials, supporting uninterrupted production.
- Collaborated with receiving and production teams to manage inventory levels efficiently.
- Oversaw logistics operations, enhancing shipping, receiving, and distribution processes for improved overall efficiency.
- Addressed employee relationship issues, evaluated conflicts, and determined appropriate disciplinary actions.
Traffic Manager
Quikrete
12.2015 - 02.2016
- Directed a team of 20 drivers to ship high-priority, special orders, and seasonal products.
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of product, troubleshooting, order tracking, and complaint resolution.
- Coordinated with sales, customer service, and operations teams to streamline processes, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Conducted weekly driver meetings and inspected trucks and trailers, ensuring compliance and operational readiness.
- Trained and recruited drivers.
- Addressed invoice discrepancies and performance issues, improving customer satisfaction.
Customer Acct Manager/Dispatch
Baylor Trucking
Milan, USA
06.2013 - 12.2015
- Negotiated competitive rates with multiple carriers to optimize freight costs.
- Drove profit growth by identifying new business opportunities, prospecting, and cold calling to capture new customers, and creating and maintaining relationships with existing clients to ensure repeat sales and continued revenue streams.
- Developed custom shipping solutions and coordinated end-to-end transportation logistics.
- Collaborated with the customer and receiver's onsite personnel to coordinate on-time pickups and deliveries.
- Coordinated daily office operations to ensure efficient workflow and service delivery.
- Train new customer account employees.
- Lead daily team meetings.
- Based in Milan, IN location
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin County High School
Brookville, Indiana01.2006
Skills
- ERP expertise
- Operations management
- ISO 9001 certification
- Supply chain management
- Training and development
- Continuous improvement
- Customer service and retention
- Cost analysis in manufacturing
- Quality control
Certification
- OSHA Safety
- Reasonable Suspicion
- Forklift
- Vision Zero
- ISO 9001
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Stock Mfg. & Design
07.2023 - Current
Inventory Manager
Nease Chemical
02.2021 - 07.2023
Production Manager
Quikrete
02.2016 - 02.2021
Traffic Manager
Quikrete
12.2015 - 02.2016
Customer Acct Manager/Dispatch
Baylor Trucking
06.2013 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Franklin County High School