Sheila Cox
Loogootee,IN
Summary
Senior Buyer with over 33 years of materials related experience. Well-versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Proficient in purchasing and procurement environments. Expert at supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on consistent schedule.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer II
Kimball Electronics
10.2018 - Current
- Quoting and sourcing new materials.
- Executing weekly new buys per MRP system.
- Expediting parts as needed.
- Working push/pulls, cancels, past dues and invoice issues.
- Negotiating for cheapest cost for our customers
- Working shortages on a daily basis to ensure line does not shut down.
- Mentoring new buyers and training on best practices.
- Responsible for purchasing over 2500 part numbers.
Prototype Coordinator
Kimball Electronics
01.2013 - 10.2018
- Quoting and Sourcing proto bill of materials.
- Purchasing all parts for the build, including PCB.
- Completing quote for complete assembly run, including all tests and operations.
- Entering PO for shipment to customer.
- Planning and executing proto build with all departments to reserve line time.
Shipping Clerk
Kimball Electronics
03.2004 - 01.2013
- Pulling , weighing and labeling boxes and skids for shipment.
- Used forklift and pallet jack to stage items.
- Processing daily shipments and calling in carriers for pick up.
- Performed daily cycle counts to ensure accuracy.
Inventory Control Specialist
Kimball Electronics
01.2000 - 03.2004
- Completed physical inventory counts for assemblies each month.
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
- Reduced stock discrepancies by diligently monitoring inventory levels and collaborating with warehouse staff to address discrepancies.
- Helped production floor with any keypunch issues to ensure product for on time delivery.
SMT Utility
Kimball Electronics
04.1994 - 01.2000
- Cross trained on all jobs.
- Ordered parts from the stockroom for line side stock.
- Responsible for doing whatever is needed to keep line running to make rate.
- Reconciled and keypunched scrap parts.
- Rejected material not up to our quality standards.
SMT Robot Operator
Kimball Electronics
10.1991 - 04.1994
- Loading surface mount parts onto feeders, ensuring correct part is loaded and logged for traceability.
- Overseeing robot to make sure quality product is being made while trying to hit run rates.
- Inspecting boards for correct parts, polarity, parts on pad .etc before feeding into the reflow oven.
Cashier/Retail Merchandiser
Hooks Drug Store
01.1989 - 10.1991
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Ordered stock for Candy and Toiletry department.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
Cashier /Salad Bar Attendant
Druthers Restaurant
04.1987 - 01.1989
- Worked Drive -thru and front line, taking orders, operating cash register, and filling orders.
- Responsible for setting up and refiling salad bar.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southridge High School
Huntingburg, IN05.1990
Skills
- Purchase Order Management
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Inventory Monitoring
- Quoting
- Demand forecasting- MRP
- Strategic Sourcing
- Vendor Relations
- Continuous process improvements
- Delivery Management
- Vendor coordination
- Cost Analysis
- Quality Control Analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Supply Chain Management
- Price Negotiations
- Proficient in SAP
- Global Procurement
- Staff Training
- Invoice Payment Authorization
- Commodity Management
- Merchandise Return Authorization
Timeline
Buyer II
Kimball Electronics
10.2018 - Current
Prototype Coordinator
Kimball Electronics
01.2013 - 10.2018
Shipping Clerk
Kimball Electronics
03.2004 - 01.2013
Inventory Control Specialist
Kimball Electronics
01.2000 - 03.2004
SMT Utility
Kimball Electronics
04.1994 - 01.2000
SMT Robot Operator
Kimball Electronics
10.1991 - 04.1994
Cashier/Retail Merchandiser
Hooks Drug Store
01.1989 - 10.1991
Cashier /Salad Bar Attendant
Druthers Restaurant
04.1987 - 01.1989
High School Diploma -
Southridge High School