Patty Weekly
Shabbona,IL
Summary
Experienced Buyer and Production Planner with a strong background in manufacturing, vendor management, customer service, and logistics oversight. Successful in supply chain management, efficiency solutions, and inventory coordination. Skilled in identifying production issues and providing process improvement solutions through information analysis and meticulous record keeping. Resilient and adaptable in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Purchasing professional with expertise in vendor negotiations, supply chain management, and cost reduction strategies. Proven track record of driving efficiency and delivering results through effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing business needs. Proficient in inventory control, contract management, and market analysis. Reliable team player with a strategic mindset and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Volt Electric Inc.
03.2023 - Current
- Purchase daily material orders for electricians in the field
- Explore pricing from various regular suppliers to obtain best pricing for orders
- Analyze quotes to ensure material is correct and arrives on time
- Research and procure hard to find items using the internet
- Maintain spreadsheet of purchases
- Track back orders and orders with long lead times
- Verify and Receive materials
Planner/Analyst
Raynor Garage Doors
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Execute inventory plans as developed
- Input and release purchase orders
- Expedite material as required
- Schedule transportation of goods
- Resolve invoicing issues
- Manage PTO process from quoting, to obtaining samples for sign off and ensure custom ordered material was on time for custom orders
- Process debit memos as required after disposition of material
Production Planner/Purchasing/Customer Service
Production Cutting Services, Inc.
02.2012 - 06.2022
- Production Planning for two facilities including creating and building shop floor work orders
- Weekly EDI order entry for multiple customer locations
- Purchasing of mechanical material consisting of bar and flat stock, tube, pipe, and castings
- Price negotiation with vendors and utilization of forecasts to determine mill rolling
- Provide customer service for customers and vendors both internal and external
- Maintain inventory spreadsheets/weekly container management based off future forecasts
- Arrange and oversee delivery logistics on incoming and outgoing materials to ensure they are successfully delivered to John Deere
- Oversaw annual spend of up to $500,000 per vendor
- Implemented blanket orders with distributors to improve cash flow and reduce in house inventory
- Planning of machines and making sure projects are done on time
- Process outgoing documentation including pack slips and bills of lading
- Negotiations with various vendors and sourcing resulting in over $100,000 in annual savings
- Responsible for assisting on multiple phone lines and hand radios throughout the facility
Education
Gen Ed -
Mt. Carroll High School
Business -
Jo Daviess Carroll Area Vocational Center
Skills
- Communication
- Decision making
- Dependability
- Time Management
- Data Entry
- Vendor Management
- Purchasing
- Production Planning
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Detail Oriented
- M1 Accting/Invtry software
- Order tracking
- Procurement
- Inventory management
- Cost control
Professionalreferences
- Patty Shay, Chicago Tube & Iron, 309-737-4154
- Tony Kloet, National Tube Supply, 708-267-8396
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Volt Electric Inc.
03.2023 - Current
Planner/Analyst
Raynor Garage Doors
06.2022 - 03.2023
Production Planner/Purchasing/Customer Service
Production Cutting Services, Inc.
02.2012 - 06.2022
Business -
Jo Daviess Carroll Area Vocational Center
Gen Ed -
Mt. Carroll High School
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