Shannon McCall
Appleton,Wisconsin
Summary
Experienced procurement professional with a demonstrated history of success in sourcing and supplier management. Recognized for exceptional analytical abilities and a talent for effective negotiation, resulting in significant cost-efficiency and quality improvements. Dependable team player who values collaboration and thrives in dynamic environments, adapting quickly to changing demands.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Castle Pierce Printing
01.2022 - Current
- Managed a diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
- Developed and maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for accurate tracking and reporting purposes.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Improved supplier relationships through regular communication and collaboration, enhancing overall service quality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop project-specific procurement plans, aligning strategies with overall business objectives.
- Drove standardization across procurement processes which resulted in greater consistency, improved efficiency, and reduced errors.
Operations Manager
Arrow Cutting Dies
09.2017 - 08.2021
- Worked with co-managers to oversee daily operations steel rule die manufacturing business
- Scheduled production and interacted with customers regarding specifications and timing, layout of the part, and trouble-shooting
- Created interactive job ticket in Excel to communicate all custom specifications for each job throughout production process and enabled team members to input time and materials in each step of production for job profitability analysis
- Implemented and oversaw job scheduling system that was accessible by all production team members to communicate real time production progress for customers and team members
- Estimated custom tooling and compared actual job costs to each order to ensure competitive pricing and adequate profit margins prior to setting final invoiced prices
- Located best vendors for cost and efficiency; streamlined ordering process for production materials
- Performed all Bookkeeper job functions in addition to Operations Manager duties listed
Bookkeeper
Arrow Cutting Dies
03.2007 - 08.2017
- Prepare invoices and receive payments in QuickBooks software
- Monitor receivable aging and collects overdue accounts
- Make deposits and reconcile monthly bank statements
- Input accounts payable and makes timely payments to vendors
- Processes bi-weekly payroll including monthly withholding deposits and quarterly and annual payroll tax returns
- Effectively organize and maintain all business documents including invoices, accounts receivable, accounts payable, employee records, bank and tax statements
Billing Coordinator
Letterhead Press
06.2003 - 02.2007
- Reviewed customer purchase order, internal job ticket, and estimate to assess completed job components
- Prepared cost analysis using custom estimating database and determined profitability of each job
- Prepared invoices based on quantity shipped versus total allowable billing per customer purchase order
Project Manager
Letterhead Press
07.2000 - 06.2003
- Coordinated print finishing jobs from inception to completion
- Verified customer purchase orders and compared pricing to estimates
- Obtained all necessary components to produce job including die cutting, foil stamping, and embossing dies, foil, paper stock, and outside services
- Insured accuracy and profitability of each job by monitoring all costs and completing all necessary paperwork
- Provided excellent customer service through written, oral, and electronic communication
Operations Manager
All Star Steel Rule Dies
11.1997 - 07.2000
- Oversaw daily operations of small manufacturing business
- Scheduled production and interacted with customers regarding specifications and timing, layout of the part, and trouble-shooting
- Expedited all orders within a 48-hour turnaround time
- Located best vendors for cost and efficiency; ordered all production materials
- Oversaw office operations and payroll
- Accountable for receivables and payables
- Created recruitment advertisements for personnel; interviewed, hired, trained, evaluated, motivated, and recommended terminations
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management (Accounting Emphasis)
Fox Valley Technical College
01.2011
Diploma -
Wauwatosa West High School
01.1992
Skills
- Supply chain planning
- Writing and verbal communication
- Purchase order creation
- Purchasing
- Purchasing strategies
- Demand forecasting
- Telephone and email etiquette
- Price dispute resolution
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Castle Pierce Printing
01.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
Arrow Cutting Dies
09.2017 - 08.2021
Bookkeeper
Arrow Cutting Dies
03.2007 - 08.2017
Billing Coordinator
Letterhead Press
06.2003 - 02.2007
Project Manager
Letterhead Press
07.2000 - 06.2003
Operations Manager
All Star Steel Rule Dies
11.1997 - 07.2000
Associate of Science - Business Management (Accounting Emphasis)
Fox Valley Technical College
Diploma -
Wauwatosa West High School
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