Rachael Little
City of La Follette,TN
Summary
Resourceful Purchasing Agent with background in managing procurement processes and supplier relationships. Skilled in negotiating contracts, analyzing market trends, and optimizing inventory levels to meet business needs. Demonstrated ability to improve efficiency and reduce costs through effective supply chain management strategies. Successfully implemented vendor selection criteria that enhanced product quality and reliability.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Material Coordinator & Stager
Vacuum Technology
Oak Ridge, TN
02.2024 - Current
- Supported purchasing operations by submitting purchase orders, sourcing parts, and working directly with vendors to secure tools and materials at the best cost and quality.
- Coordinated with engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure timely ordering and availability of parts for upcoming and internal jobs.
- Optimized warehouse layout and storage systems to improve efficiency and reduce time handling time.
- Managed inventory using tracking systems and Excel, including monitoring stock levels, assigning and engraving tools, and conducting regular physical audits.
- Processed, prepared, and inspected shipments to ensure accurate, on-time, and damage-free deliveries, while safely operating material handling equipment.
- Assembled components according to blueprints and work instructions, performed quality inspections, followed SOPs, and maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Coordinated material flow to ensure timely availability for production needs.
- Collaborated with project managers to assess schedules and materials requirements in order to support operational needs.
- Created labels and barcodes for new products entering the warehouse.
Supply Chain Manager
Mountainside Treatment Center
Canaan, CT
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Managed and supported FFE operations by coordinating procurement, logistics, inventory control, and project support to keep renovations and installations on schedule.
- Implemented effective planning strategies to meet supply chain demands, optimize distribution, and maintain accurate records.
- Purchased high-quality FFE items at competitive pricing, entered and managed purchase orders, verified receipts, and tracked shipments to ensure on-time, damage-free delivery.
- Worked closely with Project Managers and vendors to organize moves, resolve issues, and support project and renovation completion while maintaining optimal inventory levels and operational efficiency.
Asset Coordinator
Mountainside Treatment Center
Canaan, CT
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Collaborated effectively with a diverse team to achieve goals and resolve issues related to products and services.
- Delivered project requirements on time by developing solutions, prioritizing tasks, and managing multiple projects simultaneously to ensure high-quality results.
- Demonstrated leadership by improving work processes, assisting with training, and maintaining accurate records of IT and furniture assets.
Assistant Store Manager
Tractor Supply
Barkhamsted, CT
12.2008 - 07.2019
- Assisted the store manager with daily operations, including opening and closing the store, completing resets, and delegating tasks to team members while working alongside them.
- Provided customer support by answering phones and addressing questions or concerns.
- Oversaw receiving and shipping processes to ensure items were accurately scanned, properly packaged, and dispatched in a timely manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wamogo Regional Highschool
06-2009
Associate's degree - business management
Devry University
Skills
- FFE Procurement & Direct Negotiation
- Supply Chain Management & Planning
- Inventory Management & Cycle Counting
- Order Fulfillment & Logistics Coordination
- Demand Forecasting & Inventory Optimization
- Vendor Relations & Quality Control
- Purchasing & Cost Management
- Purchase order management
- Inventory control
- Logistics coordination
- Material handling
- Supply chain optimization
- Vendor negotiation
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Purchasing
- Staging management
- Inventory counts
- Documentation skills
- Shipment preparation
- Stock control
- Equipment operation
- Demand forecasting
- ERP systems proficiency
- Materials controls
- Supply chain coordination
- Shipping coordination
- Procurement
- Product pulling
- Inventory audits
- Material planning
- Inventory management
- Maintain inventory
- Detail-oriented
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Order fulfillment
- Supply chain management
- Customer service
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Project Material Coordinator & Stager
Vacuum Technology
02.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
Mountainside Treatment Center
01.2021 - 01.2024
Asset Coordinator
Mountainside Treatment Center
07.2019 - 01.2021
Assistant Store Manager
Tractor Supply
12.2008 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Wamogo Regional Highschool
Associate's degree - business management
Devry University