Renee Heineke
Macedonia,Ohio
Summary
Skilled, analytical supply chain professional with extensive experience in supplier management, price negotiation, demand planning and forecasting. Focused on continuous improvement to achieve better purchasing practices and cost-effective spending. Talented in building strong relationships with key suppliers and negotiating programs to reduce annual spending and maximize return on investment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
Hy-Ko Products Company
Northfield, OH
03.2007 - Current
- Provide planning, direction and coordination for 3 buyer staff
- Experience with low cost region sourcing, especially Asia.
- Several sourcing trips to Asia
- Negotiated extended terms with 25% of international suppliers improving cash flow.
- Purchase and manage inventory for 5000 plus items which include machined parts, electrical components, merchandising, raw materials and packaging for manufacturing purposes and replenishment for retail sales (ACE, Amazon, Wal Mart, Home Depot and others)
- Plan production for in-house screen printing operation.
- Identify cost savings opportunities through re-engineering.
- Tested functional compliance of company products and ensure new products comply with industry safety regulatory and environmental policies.
- Assumed leadership role in development of new purchasing system
Buyer
The Flood Company
Hudson, OH
10.1998 - 03.2007
- Plan, schedule and release materials to meet the production plan and customer demand. Materials include chemicals, coatings, adhesives, printing and packaging.
- Master use of MRP systems and production scheduling
- Achieved 25% annual cost savings on label purchases through consolidation and redesigned inventory program.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Worked closely with all product development departments to create and maintain marketing materials for sales presentations and client meetings.
- Represented company at national and regional trade shows.
- Supervised annual physical inventory
Buyer
American Consumer Products
Solon, OH
1992 - 1998
- Developed and sustained positive business relationships with emphasis on quality materials and services, on time delivery and zero defects.
- Directed outsourcing vendor/subcontractors and maintained supplier integrity to ensure company goals were met.
- Developed JIT warehousing program for packaging materials and labels that reduced costs by more than $50,000 annually and increased inventory turns
- Purchased castings, machine parts and fasteners reducing costs by more than 10% by introducing dual souring.
Education
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Lakeland Community College
Willoughby, OHSkills
- Negotiation
- Competitive analysis
- Quality assurance
- New Product development
- Strategic sourcing
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Graphic packaging preparation and implementation
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Programs
- Read and interpret blueprints
Professional Training
China Resource Network
Import/Export
Tools for Negotiation
Coatings Technology
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Hy-Ko Products Company
03.2007 - Current
Buyer
The Flood Company
10.1998 - 03.2007
Buyer
American Consumer Products
1992 - 1998
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Lakeland Community College
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