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Sharon Braun

Sandusky,OH

Summary

Dynamic Purchasing Manager with a proven track record at Ludlow Composites, excelling in supplier negotiation and inventory coordination. Demonstrated resourcefulness in optimizing procurement processes, achieving significant cost reductions. Skilled in fostering vendor relationships and enhancing team collaboration, driving continuous improvement in supply chain efficiency.

Work History

Purchasing Manager

Ludlow Composites
  • Assisted in sourcing suppliers and negotiating pricing for materials and services.
  • Supported inventory management through regular stock audits and data entry.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline purchasing processes.
  • Maintained accurate records of purchase orders and supplier communications.
  • Learned procurement software to track orders and manage vendor relationships.

Plant Manager

Ludlow Complites
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Streamlined production processes, resulting in improved efficiency across multiple departments.
  • Led cross-functional teams to implement new manufacturing technologies and techniques.
  • Developed and executed training programs for staff to enhance operational skills and knowledge.
  • Analyzed production metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize workflows.
  • Managed inventory control systems, reducing waste and ensuring timely availability of materials.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging employee feedback and innovation in processes.

Assistant to President

Phoenix Products Company
  • Supported project teams by organizing schedules and coordinating meetings to enhance communication.
  • Assisted in data entry and management using internal software systems for improved accuracy.
  • Prepared reports and presentations, ensuring clarity and consistency in information delivery.
  • Conducted research on industry trends to inform strategic decision-making processes.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
  • Expedited project completion times due to the ability to multitask effectively under tight deadlines.

Customer Accommodation Mgr

Ludlow/ Crown Products
  • Assisted in sourcing suppliers and negotiating pricing for materials and services.
  • Supported inventory management through regular stock audits and data entry.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline purchasing processes.
  • Maintained accurate records of purchase orders and supplier communications.
  • Learned procurement software to track orders and manage vendor relationships.

Education

No Degree - Computer Science/Business

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH

High School Diploma - Business Administration

Bellevue Senior High School
Bellevue, Ohio
06.1966

Skills

  • Purchase order management
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Inventory coordination
  • Supply chain management
  • Vendor relationship management
  • New vendor setup
  • Vendor sourcing
  • Contract negotiation
  • Logistics coordination
  • Cost reduction
  • Supplier negotiation
  • Project management
  • Procurement process improvement
  • Price negotiation
  • Vendor evaluation
  • Supplier performance evaluation
  • Budget management
  • Resourcefulness
  • Sustainable procurement
  • Material requirement planning
  • Supply chain optimization

Timeline

Purchasing Manager

Ludlow Composites

Plant Manager

Ludlow Complites

Assistant to President

Phoenix Products Company

Customer Accommodation Mgr

Ludlow/ Crown Products

No Degree - Computer Science/Business

Bowling Green State University

High School Diploma - Business Administration

Bellevue Senior High School

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