Samantha Phillips
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Procurement professional with proven track record of streamlining purchasing processes, enhancing supplier relations, and reducing costs. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility in dynamic environments. Known for excellent negotiation skills and strategic planning abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
Miller Zell
01.2024 - Current
- Negotiate with vendors to secure competitive quotes, analyze cost estimates, and effectively issue purchase orders to optimize procurement efficiency.
- Collaborate with designers and installation teams to address and resolve design, installation, and production challenges, while providing valuable input for design enhancements and value engineering opportunities.
- Monitor and analyze costs meticulously,implementing strategies for continuous cost reduction and maximizing profit margins across projects.
- Prepare and manage documentation including purchase orders, bills of materials, work orders, and change orders to ensure accurate and efficient procurement processes.
- Maintain rigorous quality control standards and oversee timely delivery of materials to meet project timelines and stakeholder expectations.
Trucking Procurement Associate
Flexport
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed and strengthened supplier partnerships, driving growth and collaboration with both new and existing suppliers to foster long-term relationships.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for potential cost reductions and process improvements within the procurement department.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts with suppliers and streamlining procurement processes.
- Identified training needs related to business and SLA compliance, educating both supplier personnel and Flexport leaders on topics such as contractual adherence, FMCSA compliance, and technology skills, resulting in improved delivery performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategic sourcing plans, aligning procurement activities with company goals.
International Logistics Planner
WestRock
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Ensured compliance with international and export ISO standards, maintaining high-quality operational practices across the supply chain.
- Coordinated daily operations for ocean carrier reservations, bookings, and documentation for selected WestRock facilities, ensuring seamless logistics management.
- Collaborated with freight forwarders and ocean carriers to guarantee timely receipt of bookings and documentation, facilitating efficient shipping processes.
- Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints.
Logistics Planner
WestRock
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Oversaw transportation milestones to enhance satisfaction among manufacturing, suppliers, and customers, ensuring alignment in logistics operations.
- Optimized daily management of outbound shipments for designated facilities and suppliers, ensuring efficient logistics execution and timely delivery.
- Optimized supply chain efficiency by implementing strategic planning and forecasting techniques.
- Analyzed logistics data and identified opportunities for cost savings, resulting in annual reductions in operational expenses.
Load Planner
C.H. Robinson
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Reduced transportation costs for the company with effective load planning and consolidation techniques.
- Prepared and reviewed essential documentation, including order files, packing lists, and returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance in shipping and receiving operations.
- Addressed transportation escalations promptly, developing and implementing effective recovery plans to mitigate disruptions and enhance service reliability.
- Trained new team members on load planning software and procedures, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Inside Sales Representative
Georg Fischer Piping Systems
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked closely with logistics to schedule appointments and assess carrier performance, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of products.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through attentive service, addressing concerns promptly, and offering tailored solutions.
- Processed sales documents with a focus on accuracy and adherence to procedures, leveraging customer purchasing history and relationships to optimize order fulfillment.
- Collaborated with outside sales representatives, marketing and other departments to generate leads and close sales.
Education
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL07-2021
BBA - Marketing
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA05-2017
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Price and contract negotiation
- Global procurement
- Cost analysis
- Strategic sourcing
- Time management
- Inventory Management
- Market Research
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Problem Solving
- Risk Assessment
Accomplishments
- 2021 Inaugural Enterprise Logistics Rock Award recipient from WestRock, awarded for displaying excellence by providing solutions to internal and external customers and holding suppliers accountable to SLA metrics including on time performance standards, route guide compliance and cost.
Affiliations
- Association for Supply Chain Management
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Miller Zell
01.2024 - Current
Trucking Procurement Associate
Flexport
01.2022 - 10.2023
International Logistics Planner
WestRock
06.2021 - 01.2022
Logistics Planner
WestRock
03.2020 - 06.2021
Load Planner
C.H. Robinson
01.2019 - 03.2020
Inside Sales Representative
Georg Fischer Piping Systems
06.2017 - 01.2019
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Florida Institute of Technology
BBA - Marketing
Clayton State University
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