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Saige Morgan

Summary

Diligent and detail-oriented Purchaser maintaining inventory levels to meet vendor product supply requirements and ensure timely order fulfillment. Effectively communicating customer needs to buyer and sales teams to stay informed about market trends and demands. Working closely with buyer to determine specialty order pricing, estimated delivery times for out-of-stock items, and freight costs, striving to exceed customer expectations. Strong organizational capabilities as a thorough team contributor excelling at handling multiple projects simultaneously without compromising accuracy. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines enhances effectiveness in this role.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Associate

JLG Industries
05.2023 - Current
  • Created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
  • Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
  • Utilized software to order, track and invoice product shipments.
  • Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue, and profits.
  • Provided accurate and up-to-date records of leading procurement procedures

JLG Account Management Intern

Capital Electric Supply
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Analyzed product forecasts to determine future production quantities of electrical material for OEM lines
  • Formalized production part approval processes for JLG to use new material in Mexico operations
  • Demonstrated effective customer service skills to gain three more suppliers
  • Expedited open purchase orders that contained material in shortage at JLG warehouses
  • Strengthened relationships with current accounts through consistent and frequent communication.
  • Supported day-to-day account management for company clients.

Supported Employment Job Coach

The Arc of Washington County
05.2019 - 03.2020
  • Provided life skills experience to individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities through transportation and training
  • Documented progress reports and departmental communication
  • Implemented one on one coaching for supported personnel that included goal setting and customized training programs
  • Kept detailed records of individual histories, scores, and documents.
  • Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.

Sales Associate

Charlotte Russe
03.2018 - 02.2019
  • Assisted with balancing cash register of $3,000 daily
  • Analyzed previous sales records and developed marketing strategies to increase sales by 15% quarterly
  • Mentored 5 to 10 new employees in customer service, marketing strategies, and sales tactics
  • Utilized effective marketing skills to improve customer satisfaction by 50%
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business

The Pennsylvania State University
Mont Alto, PA
12.2022

Skills

  • Compliance monitoring
  • Demand forecasting
  • Cost analysis
  • Purchase order processing
  • Documentation management
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Shipping coordination
  • Payment processing
  • Order tracking
  • Vendor engagement

Campus Involvement

  • Women in Business, University Park, PA, 08/20, Spring 2021
  • Society of Women Engineers Benefiting THON, University Park, PA, 08/20, Spring 2021

Awards

  • Academic Achievement in Bachelor of Science in Business, Spring 2022
  • Dean’s List, Multiple semesters
  • Miner Scholarship, 2018-2020
  • Campus 4 Year Provost Award, 2018-2021
  • R. & R. Foor Open Doors Scholarship, Fall 2022

Concentrated Courses

  • Contemporary Skills for Business Professionals, BA 321, 2018-2020
  • Negotiation Skills for Business, BA 322, 2018-2020
  • Principles of Marketing, MKTG 301W, Market Research and Advertising of Over-Achieve-Fitness, 2018-2020
  • Human Resource Management, MGMT 341, 2018-2020
  • Security Analysis & Portfolio Management, FIN 406, 2018-2020
  • Business Ethics and Society, MGMT 451W, 2018-2020

Timeline

Purchasing Associate

JLG Industries
05.2023 - Current

JLG Account Management Intern

Capital Electric Supply
06.2022 - 11.2022

Supported Employment Job Coach

The Arc of Washington County
05.2019 - 03.2020

Sales Associate

Charlotte Russe
03.2018 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Science - Business

The Pennsylvania State University
Saige Morgan