Rachel Smith
Independence,MO
Summary
Healthcare professional committed to delivering compassionate care and supporting patient needs. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff and adapt to dynamic healthcare environments. Reliable team player focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes through empathetic care and attention to detail.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Purchasing Coordinator/Senior Inventory Controller
InfuSystem Inc.
Lenexa, KS
01.2017 - 01.2026
- Coordinated procurement processes to ensure timely stock availability and cost-effective purchasing decisions.
- Analyzed supplier performance metrics to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
- Managed vendor relationships, fostering collaboration to enhance service delivery and product quality.
- Developed and maintained inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize excess.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services, contributing to overall operational effectiveness.
- Managed inventory levels to optimize stock availability and reduce excess supply
- Spearheaded initiatives that improved overall warehouse efficiency and reduced costs
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
IT Project Coordinator
Installation & Service Technologies Inc.
Prairie Village, KS
01.2007 - 08.2024
- Coordinated project timelines and deliverables across multiple teams to ensure alignment and timely execution.
- Managed resource allocation and scheduling, optimizing team performance for project milestones.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive project documentation, enhancing communication among stakeholders.
- Facilitated regular status meetings to discuss progress, address challenges, and adjust plans as needed.
- Implemented process improvements that increased team efficiency and reduced project turnaround times.
- Led cross-functional meetings to address challenges and align team efforts toward common goals.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
- Elevated overall quality of completed projects by consistently monitoring progress and addressing issues proactively.
- Identified potential risks and developed mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions to project timelines.
- Developed risk management plans that effectively minimized project disruptions, maintaining momentum in face of unforeseen challenges.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Distribution Dept./ Customer Service Coordinator
Faultless Starch - Bon Ami
Kansas City, MO
04.2015 - 07.2016
- Managed inventory control processes to ensure optimal stock levels and accuracy.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory and reconciled discrepancies promptly.
- Resolved any inventory discrepancies by conducting thorough investigations and adjusting records accordingly.
- Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for materials.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
- Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Explained charges, fees, terms of sales, and service agreements to over [Number] customers daily.
Purchasing Assistant
Uhaul DBA JS& RB
Kansas City, MO
02.2002 - 11.2006
- Managed procurement processes to ensure timely availability of supplies and materials
- Assisted in vendor selection and negotiation to optimize purchasing decisions
- Coordinated purchase orders and tracked inventory levels for effective stock management
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy of purchase records
- Analyzed market trends to inform strategic purchasing strategies
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
KC Meds
Independence, MO09-2026
Associate of Science - Buisiness
ITT Technical Institute
Kansas City, MO03-2017
Skills
- Patient Focused
- Data organization
- Paperwork management
- Patient care
- Care plan implementation
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Vital sign recording
- Healthcare ethics
- Safety precautions
Timeline
Senior Purchasing Coordinator/Senior Inventory Controller
InfuSystem Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2026
Distribution Dept./ Customer Service Coordinator
Faultless Starch - Bon Ami
04.2015 - 07.2016
IT Project Coordinator
Installation & Service Technologies Inc.
01.2007 - 08.2024
Purchasing Assistant
Uhaul DBA JS& RB
02.2002 - 11.2006
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
KC Meds
Associate of Science - Buisiness
ITT Technical Institute