SHANNON MOWERY
Smyrna,GA
Summary
Dedicated purchasing professional specializing in logistics coordination, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication and planning abilities. Exceptional leader skilled at reducing costs and increasing department efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
TK Elevator
03.2023 - Current
- Improved supplier relationships through regular communication and collaboration, enhancing overall service quality.
- Maintained up-to-date database of suppliers, vendors and contracts to support accurate recordkeeping.
- Coordinated closely with Accounts Payable team to resolve over 3000 invoice exceptions improving on time payments by more than 23%.
- Drove standardization across procurement processes which resulted in greater consistency, improved efficiency, and reduced errors.
Purchasing Manager
Phoenix Stamping
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Forecasted demand, reviewed market trends, and generated purchase orders to ensure timely procurement of materials and services for 4 steel stamping plants across 3 states.
- Coordinated and verified all outstanding materials, effectively reconciling open orders with suppliers, and updating expected material quantities and dates in ERP system, leading to increased company efficiency.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
Materials Manager
Dexter Axle Marine
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Managed inventory through proficient supervision of cycle counts and physical inventory, effectively resolving discrepancies, ensuring optimum inventory levels, and reducing waste
- Implemented process improvements that reduced shipping errors by 49%.
- Coordinated with production planning teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials required for scheduled productions runs.
- Optimized transportation routes and schedules for timely delivery of raw materials while minimizing transportation costs.
Shipping/Receiving Manager
Dexter Axle
01.2013 - 08.2018
- Monitored shipments in transit, providing real-time updates and resolving any issues encountered.
- Identified opportunities to streamline logistics processes, implementing improvements to enhance operational efficiency and improve On Time Delivery by 34%.
- Reviewed and managed shipping documents, including invoices, bills of lading, and certificates of origin, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Established clear expectations and performance metrics for employees, promoting accountability within department.
Skills
- Process Improvement
- Effective Oral and Written Communication
- Demand forecasting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Purchase Order Management
- Account Management
- Analytical Thinking
Timeline
Procurement Specialist - TK Elevator
03.2023 - Current
Purchasing Manager - Phoenix Stamping
11.2020 - 05.2022
Materials Manager - Dexter Axle Marine
08.2018 - 09.2020
Shipping/Receiving Manager - Dexter Axle
01.2013 - 08.2018
Ball State University - Associate of Science, Business Administration And Management
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