Detailed oriented, dependable and a quick learner, with the ability to adapt to new surroundings effortlessly. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
BUYER II
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT CO
04.2023 - 06.2024
Monitoring purchase orders
Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply.
Negotiated with selected suppliers to obtain lowest unit cost.
Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
Resolved any discrepancies between purchase orders and actual receipts of goods or services.
Maintaining relationships with suppliers and finding new suppliers
Negotiating deals and discounts with suppliers
Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
Reviewed work order demand from MRP to support company requirements.
Evaluated quotations received from prospective suppliers to award purchase orders.
Coordinated activities between departments such as sales, engineering, finance and logistics.
Any other job as assigned.
SHIPPING MANAGER
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY
11.2020 - 03.2023
Prepares documentation, maintains records, and coordinates logistics
Responsible for supervising the packing of purchased products into tractor trailers and ensuring prompt delivery of merchandise to customer locations
Communicate with warehouse or loading dock workers and truck drivers as well as with other departments in a company, such as customer service, accounting, purchasing and sales
Strong written and verbal communicator, ability to meet deadlines for shipping
Organized, comfortable with mathematics and familiar with local geography
Maintain knowledge of current international import/export regulatory requirements
Ship to multiple locations both domestic and international
Translated business needs and priorities into actionable logistics strategies
Communicated with dispatchers, warehouses, freight forwarders, and customers daily regarding outgoing orders
E-mailed suppliers, carriers and customers with shipping updates
Coached/supervised other employees and assisted with proper packing for export prepared documents for shipment claims submissions
Cultivated a positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention
Ensured shipments are following governing laws for exports
Any other job as assigned.
SHIPPING SUPERVISOR
ORION INSTRUMENTS
03.2008 - 11.2020
Supervised shipping personnel to ensure efficient and accurate completion of tasks.
Maintained records of all outgoing shipments, ensuring that they were accurate and complete.
Monitored staff performance to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures regarding packaging, labeling, and shipping deadlines.
Ensured safety protocols were followed when loading and unloading trucks or containers.
Coordinated with carriers to schedule pick-up and delivery times for shipments.
Resolved customer complaints related to shipment discrepancies or delays in a timely manner.
Provided training to new employees on proper operation of packing equipment and safety protocols.
Negotiated freight rates with carriers while monitoring cost effectiveness of services provided.