Sherri Bierman
Marion,IA
Summary
I am a highly organized self-starter who is flexible and able to multitask. I have a strong work-ethic and I have solution-oriented problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Clerk/Buyer
JRS Pharma
10.2023 - Current
- Supported the maintenance department by tracking inventory, using critical thinking to determine stock levels based on usage/vendor stock & location, and creating descriptions and part numbers for easy access by Techs & Mechanics
- Developed and implemented SOPs for PO Creation, Receiving, and Part Number Creation, ensuring seamless operations in my absence, enhancing efficiency by 70%
- Played an integral role in creating a comprehensive SOP Manual with minimal oversight, demonstrating strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ensured efficient workflow by coordinating with maintenance technicians on job assignments and schedules.
- Optimized inventory management through thorough tracking of part usage, replenishment needs, and supplier relations.
- Increased overall productivity by effectively prioritizing maintenance tasks based on urgency and resources available.
- Assisted in reducing downtime by organizing and maintaining a comprehensive inventory of spare parts.
- Supported budget planning efforts through detailed tracking of maintenance costs and resource allocation data.
- Improved equipment reliability by conducting regular maintenance checks and promptly addressing issues.
- Streamlined work order processing, leading to reduced response times for urgent repairs.
- Enhanced team performance through proactive participation in staff meetings, sharing insights on best practices, challenges faced, and solutions implemented.
- Minimized disruption to ongoing operations during scheduled or emergency repairs by efficiently coordinating with relevant parties.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from maintenance team members, leading to the implementation of process enhancements that improved overall efficiency.
- Contributed to cost savings initiatives by researching alternative suppliers for parts procurement without compromising quality.
- Examined, categorized, and sorted incoming documents.
- Sorted and classified documents into appropriate filing systems for increased traceability.
- Identified and corrected inconsistencies in filing systems for increased accuracy.
- Assisted with data entry and administrative support tasks to help meet team goals.
- Maintained physical and computer-based filing systems.
- Prepared new files and assigned tracking identification numbers, resulting in faster retrievals.
- Compiled and inventoried documents for archival.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Monitored and tracked budgets and expenses.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure product specifications were met, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Supported new product launches by ensuring timely availability of required materials, aligning with project timelines.
- Resolved procurement challenges, leveraging strong problem-solving skills and in-depth knowledge of supply market.
- Implemented vendor management program, leading to improved service levels and cost savings.
- Reduced costs significantly by identifying and eliminating inefficiencies within purchasing department.
- Streamlined procurement processes, significantly reducing order turnaround times by implementing new supplier evaluation system.
- Improved inventory accuracy and control by implementing new barcoding system, reducing discrepancies and improving audit results.
Procurement Specialist
Treehouse Foods
09.2019 - Current
- Was trained for the SAP transition in Oct 2019, training/resource for maintenance personnel
- Procurement of all MRO/indirect items for production and consumables/raw materials
- Went through product categories and updated/corrected part number information in SAP due to insufficient information in JDE (data-scrub)
- Provide cost savings opportunities, captured $22K in cost savings in calendar year 2022
- Organize and manage MRO storerooms
- Running MRP reports & verifying needs
- Reviewing and reconciling/approving invoices for goods & services
- Manage weekly cycle counts of storeroom items
- Setting up new vendors and negotiating terms and conditions per corporate guidance
- Coordinating with maintenance/production to ensure needed parts/materials are on-hand
- Running daily/weekly/monthly metrics for management
- Assisting in creating/scheduling work orders based on parts availability
- Reviews vendor requirements (payment terms, etc) and works with accounting to meet them
- Provides Treehouse terms & conditions to vendors, negotiates win-win for both
Parts & Service Specialist
JW Bell
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Processing quotes and orders for customers
- Provide cost savings by trying to have items made in-house for orders/stock
- Tracking inventory turns/usage/reorder requirements
- Set up VMI program for consumables
Inside Sales /Warehouse Supervisor
Motion Industries
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Processing quotes and orders for customers
- Provide cost savings orders/stock
- Tracking inventory turns/usage/reorder requirements
- Organize and manage available inventory
MRO Buyer & Stockroom Coordinator
Penford/Ingredion
06.2013 - 07.2017
- Trained as a 'super user' during SAP transition, trained (2) storeroom personnel and served as a resource for the maintenance department personnel
- Processing quotes and orders for the facility
- Provide cost savings orders/stock
- Tracking inventory turns/usage/reorder requirements
- Organize and manage available inventory using LEAN methodology
- Supervise 2 direct bargaining unit personnel
- Coordinated efforts to identify and determine disposition of $19,000 of obsolete inventory
- Insured critical spares were available
- Implemented VMI program
Education
High School Degree -
Washington High School
06.1985
Skills
- Resourceful
- Results Oriented
- Organized
- SAP
- Ariba
- CMMS
- Communication skills
- Team oriented
- Driven self-starter
- Customer service
- Critical Thinking
- Equipment inspection
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- File/records maintenance
- Team coordination
- Microsoft Excel expertise - entire suite of products
- Filing management
- Work prioritization
- Deadline management
- Data entry proficiency
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Collaborative team player
- File management
- Professional demeanor
- Information verification
- Database management
- Change management
- Report generation
- Exceptional verbal/written communication
- Strong problem solving
- Analytical
- Task coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliable and punctual
- Creative thinking
Timeline
Maintenance Clerk/Buyer
JRS Pharma
10.2023 - Current
Procurement Specialist
Treehouse Foods
09.2019 - Current
Parts & Service Specialist
JW Bell
09.2018 - 09.2019
Inside Sales /Warehouse Supervisor
Motion Industries
08.2017 - 09.2018
MRO Buyer & Stockroom Coordinator
Penford/Ingredion
06.2013 - 07.2017
High School Degree -
Washington High School
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