ERP
Nicole Tucker
Rochester,NY
Summary
Passionate, disciplined, and driven Purchasing and Warehouse Manager with extensive experience in supply chain, vendor relationships, and warehouse operations management. Utilizes strategic planning, efficient problem-solving, and process improvements to streamline warehouse operations and purchasing processes. Exceptional capabilities in relationship building and collaborating with multifaceted teams, vendors, suppliers, and clients to negotiate the best-case proposition and achieve the most cost-effective option. Devoted leader committed to cultivating team culture and continuous improvement for increased efficiency. Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Microsoft Office Excel 2007/2010Certification
1
1
Managerial Leadership Certification
1
1
Adobe Design
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
Framing Technology
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Maintain materials to support on-time delivery and cost goals
- This includes inventory management for spikes-in-demand, obsolescence, and prevention of excess inventory
- Contact suppliers for expedites, (facilitate communication) quality issues, past due shipments, and stock-outs
- Review of MRP to identify production requirements and take appropriate action such as placing purchase orders and expediting when necessary
- Identify and input into MRP system safety stock based on run rate, forecasts, supplier lead time, and supplier performance
- Provide supplier communication to resolve issues with purchase orders and invoices
- Interacts with Receiving Inspection regarding non-conforming parts and process returns when necessary
- Research global suppliers to find the optimal suppliers and identify cost reduction opportunities by working with a cross-functional team
- Management of both global and domestic supplier relationships
- Optimization of inbound freight and logistic activities to ensure we are planning in the most economical manner
- Provide feedback on engineering change requests and ensure appropriate communication is provided to the affected suppliers
- Including but not limited to providing updated engineering drawings when necessary.
Purchasing/Warehouse Manager
Rel Comm
11.2011 - 03.2022
- Facilitate streamlined purchasing and resource availability through monitoring and oversight of company inventory
- Cultivate positive relationships with new vendors by utilizing dynamic communication and negotiation skills
- Coordinate with different suppliers to obtain quotes, determining the most cost-effective purchasing options
- Support supply chain by vigorously sourcing new vendors who will provide the warehouse’s purchasing needs
- Identify recurring business needs and optimize inventory levels to avoid high-cost storage and product unavailability
- Obtain top-notch pricing deals on materials and items by selecting and negotiating contracts with supply vendors
- Optimize warehouse design by maximizing stock space and allowing high-volume traffic zones to boost efficiency
- Establish and maintain robust relationships with customers, vendors, and transport companies
- Meet warehouse operational needs by securing materials, equipment, and personnel resources, upholding operations standards and functionality while vigorously sourcing new vendors to supply the purchasing needs
- Generate warehouse shipping documents, purchase orders, packing lists, and invoices.
Data Entry Clerk
SJB Services
- Encoded client information in spreadsheets and company databases, giving the leaders easy access to essential data
- Identified and corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication across systems while reviewing and updating account information on the company’s computer systems.
Assistant Operations Manager
PICS
- Managed daily facility operations, complying with established policies and procedures to ensure an efficient workplace
- Provided input on key decisions and strategic plans by evaluating ongoing program data while coordinating with other departments on special projects and establishing employee performance goals and benchmarks
- Participated and assisted in training initiatives for new employees by offering constructive feedback upon completing tasks.
Department Manager
Kmart, Sears Holding
- Demonstrated hands-on management by working closely with sales associates during the execution of tasks
- Diligently handled office shift overstock, restocking, and inventory control to determine purchasing decisions
- Supported and promoted the management’s initiatives regarding shrinkage and safety awareness
- Reviewed sales and inventory data to check product performances, identifying patterns of consumer behaviors
- Identified trends and prepared reports detailing the effects of the department’s efforts and initiatives on sales revenue.
Education
GED -
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Center for Workforce Development
Rochester, NY08.2011
Skills
- Supplies inventory
- Logistics
- Mentoring and Training
- Purchasing Management
- Continuous Improvement Planning
- Database documentation
- Customer Care
- Timely & Relevant Recommendations
- Employee Team Supervision & Monitoring
- Technical Support
- Procurement
- Customer Service
- Ability to Multitask
- Efficient Problem Solving
- Facilities Maintenance
- Purchase Orders
- Manufacturing
- ISO 9001 Compliance
- Reading Manufacturing Prints
- Cost Reduction & Efficiency
- Negotiation Skills
- Exceptional Leadership
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Completing Projects within Tights Deadlines 1
- Raw Materials
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Document processing
- Data accuracy
Certification
- Managerial Leadership
- Microsoft
- Adobe Design
Computertechnicalskills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- ERP/MRP
- Google Applications (Gmail, Docs, Sheet)
Targetrole
SENIOR BUYER
Software
MRP
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist
Framing Technology
03.2022 - 06.2024
Purchasing/Warehouse Manager
Rel Comm
11.2011 - 03.2022
Data Entry Clerk
SJB Services
Assistant Operations Manager
PICS
Department Manager
Kmart, Sears Holding
GED -
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Center for Workforce Development
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