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Rachel Ward

Denton,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented buyer with excellent verbal and written communication skills, relationship building capabilities, and passion for purchasing success; considered a valuable asset to any team.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Centralized Buyer

Core-Mark International / PFG
Westlake, TX
06.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Purchased chilled and dry items for several customers via DOT Foods.
  • Moved from DOT Central USA buyer to Food Service pod coffee desk, buying coffee, cappuccino, creamers, and syrups.
  • Moved from coffee desk to buying 7-11, GPM, Circle K, and Maverik frozen and BIB drinks, along with several different cheeses. The most notable being pizza/burrito cheese for Maverik through Lactalis and now Northland Cheese, and Great Lakes Cheese vendors.
  • Maintained forecasts, followed up on late trucks, expedited deliveries to improve fill rate and internal and external customer satisfaction.
  • Developed good relationships/rapport with all OpCo buyers, sales team members and a few VP's to support their customer and OpCo needs.
  • Learned Power Bi to assist in finding/reporting on excess and aged inventory. Transferred product to CM North, returned to vendor, or spoiled out and billed 7-11,

Purchasing Bookkeeper

The Aerospace Corporation/Digital Intelligence Sys
Denton, TX
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Issued secret security clearance to perform all job duties.
  • Created purchase orders for hardware and software.
  • Received purchase orders in QuickBooks, created and paid invoices.
  • Prepared Excel reports for Corporate/Client review
  • Updated ServiceNow with information, project notes, and connected software licenses with download instructions for products as applicable to the customer.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Inside Sales Representative

A&D Supply
Denton, TX
09.2019 - 07.2020
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong relationships with clients and providing insightful product recommendations.
  • Acquired construction materials for daily/weekly orders and upcoming projects.
  • Entered all sales orders and credit memos.
  • Managed storage and access to company network, emailed complete log to corporate biweekly.
  • Followed through with all returns from sending drivers with materials, and re-entry of excess into Agility inventory or issued restocking fees.
  • Sold studs, drywall, insulation, mud, screws, lumber and several other products daily to walk-in and phone clients
  • Assisted in dispatch and inventory; routed trucks in Agility as needed, monthly cycle counts

Buyer

Elite Door and Trim, National Millwork, Inc.
Denton, TX
01.2017 - 07.2019
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Purchased and expedited hollow metal doors, frames, trim, and hardware for several concurrent multifamily construction jobsites between Denton and Houston, TX.
  • Processed files for builder change orders, kept and managed all records, updating as necessary.
  • Received all purchase orders, and shipped all sales orders within Microsoft Dynamics Navision software.
  • Printed backorder tickets for warehouse manager stock checks, ordered backorder items.
  • Managed invoice reconciliation for accounts payable.
  • Saved thousands of dollars for the company with pricing knowledge, switching vendors when necessary, and by completing returns/claims for incorrect or materials damaged in freight.

Administrative Assistant

Elijah Tooling, Inc.
Denton, TX
08.2013 - 12.2016
  • Performed accounts receivable/accounts payable, order fulfillment, and reporting in QuickBooks
  • Acted as buyer, purchasing parts either through on-line orders, or purchase orders given to vendors.
  • Kept company compliant with Federal, State, and local requirements for our manufacturing facility by researching the essentials for regulations; (EPA, TCEQ), then filing proper applications & certifications online
  • Implemented Hazard Communication Program; spearheaded coordination of construction project to build 2000 gallon liquid Nitrogen tank on premises
  • Honed eye for detail on contracts for customer shipments regarding international requirements, ITAR and LTA's.
  • Proficient in preparation of tax submissions: quarterly and yearly filings
  • Assisted the president in hiring new employees, administered and scored personality testing
  • Maintained confidentiality of intellectual property information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Managed the owner's Dropbox file online, and applied for patents.

Associate Buyer/RMA Supervisor

VA Linux-TruSolutions, Inc.
San Diego, CA
  • Purchased all parts necessary to build ½ and 1U rack-mounted servers for Akamai to power Microsoft websites.
  • Procured and entered product via MAS90 MRP system according to production floor schedule to guarantee timely delivery.
  • Assisted Director of Operations to expedite production of servers to meet client custom specifications and deadlines.
  • Worked as a project liaison between sales and engineering teams to fix problems with rack-mounted servers to satisfy Akamai specifications.
  • Saved VA Linux over $200,000 by overhauling the parts department by expediting returns to vendors and manufacturers.

Education

Certificate - Medical Terminology

Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CA
06.1992

Diploma - English

Rim of The World High School
Lake Arrowhead, CA
06.1990

Skills

  • Sales Support
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Supplier relationships
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Inventory Monitoring

Timeline

Centralized Buyer

Core-Mark International / PFG
06.2021 - Current

Purchasing Bookkeeper

The Aerospace Corporation/Digital Intelligence Sys
08.2020 - 04.2021

Inside Sales Representative

A&D Supply
09.2019 - 07.2020

Buyer

Elite Door and Trim, National Millwork, Inc.
01.2017 - 07.2019

Administrative Assistant

Elijah Tooling, Inc.
08.2013 - 12.2016

Associate Buyer/RMA Supervisor

VA Linux-TruSolutions, Inc.

Certificate - Medical Terminology

Crafton Hills College

Diploma - English

Rim of The World High School

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