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 attain the most cost-effective option. Devoted leader with a tireless commitment to cultivating team culture and continuous improvement for increased efficiency while demonstrating the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Professional data management specialist prepared for this role. Strong background in accurate data entry, database management, and information integrity. Skilled in collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and ensuring reliable results. Known for attention to detail, efficient time management, and strong organizational skills. Proven ability to maintain data accuracy and handle large volumes of information efficiently. Demonstrated expertise in utilizing office software and strong organizational skills.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
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
- 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
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
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
- Purchasing Management
- Supplies inventory
- Logistics
- Mentoring and Training
- Database documentation
- Customer Care
- Employee Team Supervision & Monitoring
- Procurement
- Ability to Multitask
- Efficient Problem Solving
- Purchase Orders
- Manufacturing
- ISO 9001 Compliance
- Cost Reduction & Efficiency
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Raw Materials
- Data accuracy
- Independent worker
- Filing and data archiving
- Maintains confidentiality
Certification
- Managerial Leadership, New Horizons at Logical Operations, 10/2014
- Microsoft Office Excel 2007/2010, New Horizons at Logical Operations, 10/2014
- Adobe Design, New Horizons at Logical Operations, 10/2014
Computer/Technical skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- ERP/MRP
- Google Applications (Gmail, Docs, Sheet)
Targetrole
Senior Buyer
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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