Shannon Nickerson
San Jose,CA
Summary
Accomplished, resourceful, collaborative, self-motivated, Purchasing and Inventory Control professional with over 22 years experience. Recognized for excellent ability to quickly learn and master new systems and technologies, proficiency in Microsoft Office, QAD, Coupa P2P, SAP, SAP B1, Ariba and Expandable software systems, with exemplary communication skills. Strong commitment to individual and team success with the ability to work within a diverse, dynamic environment and handle multiple assignments under extreme time constraints and stress conditions. Demonstrated strong business ethics based on a set of morals and ethical values.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer Planner
Imperative Care Inc
11.2022 - 01.2025
Senior Buyer
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Fremont, CA
06.2016 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: Fremont, CA
- Place purchase orders with suppliers for the procurement of production material per forecast and the production schedule
- Secure and analyze quotations, negotiate costs and terms with suppliers, and recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness
- Primary procurement team member on project management team to implement Coupa P2P system
- Member project management teams for supplier cost savings, capacity issues, risk mitigation, new product introductions, and new technology implementation
- Managed all Coupa PO’s and employee training on Coupa modules
- Weekly review of MRP outputs to support inventory target levels and build plan
- Worked closely with Quality team and suppliers to review and resolve any product and or supplier issues
- Worked closely with suppliers for pull ins, push outs, on time delivery and cancelation of po’s
- Manage all aspects of supplier relationships and ensure they met all requirements to remain on ASL
- Actively promote and support the Quality Management System, Quality Objectives, and Quality Policy
- Collaborate with internal customers to provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources, and alternative supply options
- Procure a variety of materials to support Pacira's iovera Cold Therapy System including raw materials, contract manufacturers and services to support production, research and development and for new product integration
- Review Ariba PR's for accuracy in approval process
- Responsively manages MRP action messages/alerts to support target inventory levels to achieve best price and quality of parts within supplier base
- Review of MRP output for consistency with product build requirements, current inventory policies and contractual agreements
- Collaborate with research and development team to reduce COGS to make new products as profitable as possible
- Maintenance of master data relating to lot sizes and minimum order quantity
- Effectively coordinates with production planning on volume requirements, materials control on stocking levels and, receiving/inspection on deliveries and deals with issues on material acceptability
- Find secondary and tertiary sources of supply to ensure there are no stoppages in development due to supply chain issues
- Work with AP and Receiving Dept
- To resolve invoice discrepancies
- Performs all responsibilities within the Quality System, cGMP guidelines, ISO requirements, SOX regulations, departmental procedures, and by following Good Documentation Practices at all times
- Worked in cross functional team to move from SAP B1 to Expandable ERP system and implement Ariba P2P at 2 sites
- Member of site safety team and activities team
- Fremont, CA
Material Planner Buyer
BD Biosciences
San Jose, CA
12.2012 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: San Jose, CA
- Accountable for Machining, Labels and JIT commodities in a KanBan work environment
- Previously Accountable for Chassis and Tables and Daily Call Off's, coordinating between Receiving, Production and 4 Vendors to maintain KanBan and DoveTrack levels
- Responsively manages MRP action messages/alerts to support target inventory levels working with Sourcing to achieve best price and quality of parts within supplier base
- Coordination of supply volumes for production work order creation
- Review of MRP and SCM output for consistency with product build requirements, current inventory policies and contractual agreements
- Maintenance of master data relating to lot sizes and minimum order quantity
- Dispositions of RMA's and ensures return of defective materials to suppliers
- Effectively coordinates with production planning on volume requirements, materials control on stocking levels and, receiving/inspection on deliveries and deals with issues on material acceptability
- Review and assists with disposition of excess, obsolete or expired inventories
- Participates in the Material Review Board and coordinates with Manufacturing and/or Suppliers for resolution and disposition of non-conforming materials and products in a timely manner
- Work with IR and AR to resolve invoice discrepancies
- Performs all responsibilities within the Quality System, cGMP guidelines, ISO requirements, SOX regulations, departmental procedures, and by following Good Documentation Practices at all times
- San Jose, CA
Buyer/Inventory Coordinator
Magal - Senstar Inc.
Fremont, CA
09.2003 - 07.2009
- Company Overview: Fremont, CA
- Managed all aspects of purchasing and inventory control for a multi-million dollar advanced security systems company
- Negotiated with vendors to ensure best pricing and timely deliveries
- Used Expandable MRP system to generate and track all purchase orders, maintain AVL, and maintain current BOM's as well as generating new BOM's for new product production
- Responsible for maintaining accurate data within the purchasing module including current pricing, maintaining parts master, current vendor records, and maintaining safety stock levels
- Maintained accurate inventory quantities in 6 stock rooms consisting of raw materials, sub assemblies, finished goods and stock rooms for 2 of our sister companies
- Working with AR and AP to resolve pricing and inventory receipt discrepancies in the company's favor
- Generated and tracked all work orders for production floor based on manufacturing plans
- Performed all system administration duties for the production department
- Performed all inventory control duties including cycle counts and yearly inventory for ISO audit
- Supported other departments, including Customer Service and Assembly as necessary to ensure that company operations remained efficient and deadlines were met
- Special Projects as assigned by superiors
- Fremont, CA
Education
General Education -
West Valley College
Saratoga, CASkills
- Attention to Detail
- Ordering and Purchasing
- Critical Thinking
- Supplier Communication
- Price Negotiations
- Microsoft Office
- Staff Training
- Vendor Collaboration
- Global Procurement
- Supply Chain Management
- Product Procurement
- Procurement Documentation
Timeline
Senior Buyer Planner
Imperative Care Inc
11.2022 - 01.2025
Senior Buyer
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Inc.
06.2016 - 09.2022
Material Planner Buyer
BD Biosciences
12.2012 - 01.2016
Buyer/Inventory Coordinator
Magal - Senstar Inc.
09.2003 - 07.2009
General Education -
West Valley College
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