Sharon Murphy
Shepherdsville,KY
Summary
Organized purchasing manager offers inventory management, and procurement expertise paired with outstanding multitasking and time management abilities. Systematic and logical professional with several years of experience in logistics and distribution. Strong planner and communicator.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1989
1989
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Manager
HB Molding
Louisville, KY
10.2012 - Current
- Cultivated supplier relationships to enhance material quality and ensure timely deliveries.
- Evaluated vendor options to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure adequate stock availability and minimize shortages.
- Trained staff on best practices for inventory control and warehouse organization.
- Led regular audits to verify stock counts and maintain accurate records.
- Performed regular cycle counts to maintain accuracy of inventory records.
- Created reports on inventory levels, trends, costs, deliveries. for upper management review.
- Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing personnel tasks.
- Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
- Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
- Reconciled monthly statements with vendor accounts to ensure accuracy.
- Managed expense reports and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Collaborated with purchasing departments to resolve discrepancies in orders.
- Maintained organized digital and physical files of financial documents.
- Communicated effectively with vendors regarding payment inquiries and issues.
- Supported month-end closing processes by ensuring all entries were complete.
- Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with vendors, suppliers and staff members across departments to resolve any issues that arose.
- Reconciled vendor statements, investigated and resolved discrepancies.
- Ensured proper authorization for all purchases made by the organization.
Customer Service Representative
American Air Filter Company
Louisville, KY
04.2011 - 10.2012
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and service requests.
- Collaborated with team members to improve service delivery standards.
- Resolved complex problems by working with other departments to provide solutions that meet customer needs.
- Provided detailed product information to enhance customer understanding.
Education
Valley High School
Louisville, KYSkills
- Supplier management
- Inventory control
- Logistics coordination
- Vendor relations
- Microsoft Excel
- Staff training
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Process improvement
Certification
- Certified ISO auditor
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
HB Molding
10.2012 - Current
Customer Service Representative
American Air Filter Company
04.2011 - 10.2012
Valley High School