Sherry Norton
Coldwater
Summary
Dependable professional specializing in inventory management and customer service. Successfully managed daily operations within a hospital supply chain, ensuring timely supply availability and efficient resolution of delivery issues. Expertise poised to enhance operational effectiveness.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Supply Chain Supervisor
Insight Hospital and Medical Center - Coldwater
Coldwater
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Optimized daily supply chain operations for hospital and medical center to enhance efficiency.
- Coordinated inventory levels, ensuring sufficient supplies for patient care needs.
- Trained staff on supply chain processes to improve operational knowledge and effectiveness.
- Executed cycle counts to verify accurate availability of multiple inventory items.
- Monitored shipments to secure timely delivery, addressing delays proactively.
- Resolved customer complaints related to product availability and delivery timelines effectively.
- Collaborated with departments to identify and implement supply chain process improvements.
Materials Management Supervisor
Promedica Coldwater Regional Hospital
Coldwater
01.2018 - 11.2024
- Supervised inventory management processes for medical supplies and equipment.
- Coordinated departmental efforts to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Managed procurement activities to uphold stock levels and maintain supplier relationships.
- Conducted regular audits to verify inventory accuracy and compliance.
- Acted as liaison between departments to resolve issues related to materials and services.
- Assumed managerial responsibilities during absence of supervisor.
Buyer
Community Health Center of Branch County
Coldwater
01.1995 - 12.2017
- Coordinated inventory to prevent shortages in patient care supplies.
- Developed relationships with local vendors to improve service delivery.
- Resolved discrepancies between purchase orders and actual receipts of goods.
- Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and in-transit shipments.
- Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to identify optimal sources of supply.
- Maintained comprehensive records of purchases, including descriptions and quantities received.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure product availability for customers.
Inventory Control Clerk
Community Health Center of Branch County
Coldwater
02.1993 - 12.2016
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock for health center operations.
- Conducted regular audits to verify accuracy of inventory data and records.
- Organized and labeled items systematically for efficient tracking and retrieval.
- Maintained electronic tracking systems to streamline inventory management processes.
Data Entry Clerk
Community Health Center of Branch County
Coldwater
07.1988 - 01.1993
- Entered patient data into electronic health records with high accuracy.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and enforced data security protocols.
- Performed data entry from various sources, including paper documents.
- Operated office equipment, such as scanners and printers, as required.
Education
Associate Degree of Business Management -
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI 01.1989 - 12.1994
Skills
- Inventory and purchase order management
- Dependability and responsibility
- Multitasking abilities
- Relationship building
- Problem resolution
- Task prioritization
- Team leadership
- Vendor relations
- Customer service excellence
- Data entry accuracy
- Cycle counting expertise
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
- Work on family farm. Operating large tractors and tillage equipment.
- Birdwatching
- Gardening
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month 2003
- Employee of the Month 2012
- Service Excellence Champion 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supply Chain Supervisor
Insight Hospital and Medical Center - Coldwater
12.2024 - 07.2025
Materials Management Supervisor
Promedica Coldwater Regional Hospital
01.2018 - 11.2024
Buyer
Community Health Center of Branch County
01.1995 - 12.2017
Inventory Control Clerk
Community Health Center of Branch County
02.1993 - 12.2016
Associate Degree of Business Management -
Kellogg Community College
01.1989 - 12.1994
Data Entry Clerk
Community Health Center of Branch County
07.1988 - 01.1993
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