Tamara Alston
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
EO Material Planner
American Airlines
Ft. Worth, TX
09.2017 - Current
- Tracked placed orders to identify and resolve problems impacting on-time delivery.
- Reviewed system-generated error reports and manually input order corrections.
- Monitored arrivals and prioritized inbound shipments with transportation department.
- Oversaw procurement process from cradle to grave and sought out opportunities for permanent systems improvements.
- Sourced, purchased and scheduled movement of raw materials and finished goods in support of operational needs.
- Facilitated collaboration between production, warehouse and technical personnel to meet procurement needs.
- Scheduled deliveries of [Type] materials by specified time to begin production on time.
- Requisitioned materials to restock inventory and obtain goods for [Product or Service] production.
MR Analyst/Purchasing Assistant
Regent Aerospace/American Airlines
Fort Worth, United States
01.2013 - 09.2017
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.
- Established and managed supplier and vendor relationships.
- Evaluated procurement activities and recommended needed improvements.
- Oversaw purchase order shipments by managing deadlines and cancellation dates.
- Create, analyze, and execute Purchase Orders (PO) utilizing the PO Placement Tracker
- Generate Return Orders & SAP Delivery Notifications with Supply for parts shipping to other facilities.
- Establish a working relationship with Engineers, Commodity Managers, Suppliers, Supply, Project Managers, On Site Reps and Finance
- Research and resolve invoice exceptions
Planner/Buyer
MANPOWER/STEELCASE
Grand Prairie, TX
01.2009 - 11.2011
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
- Negotiated pricing to determine best deal
Buyer/Affiliates Group
BELL HELICOPTER
Fort Worth, United States
08.2008 - 12.2008
- Escalated issues to appropriate channels as necessary.
- Facilitated weekly status reports, project documentation and client billing.
- Analyzed invoices to detect discrepancies, duplicate payments and overpayments.
- Updated internal databases and [System] with account information to maintain concise, clear records.
- Prepared, filed and retrieved sales-related documents such as contracts.
- Achieved specific team objectives and collection activity.
Scheduler
Performance Printing
Dallas, TX
02.2006 - 08.2008
- Optimized organizational processes by effectively managing crew schedules while adhering to contractual restrictions.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Realigned production schedules to factor in changing conditions such as materials shortages and evolving designs.
- Conferred with managers, sales teams and engineering personnel to revise plans and achieve demanding targets.
Buyer
L-3 Communications
Arlington, Texas
05.1998 - 11.2006
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Negotiated pricing to determine best deal and save approximately 15% annually.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH01.2023
Skills
- Corrective Actions
- Safety Stock Levels Development
- OSHA Standards
- Supplier Quotes
- Lean Six Sigma
- Safety Stock Level Maintenance
- Critical Thinking
- Material Flow Management
- Product Availability
- Materials Requisition
- Operational Standards
- Materials Maintenance
- Order Point System
- Workflow Management
- Project Specifications
- Team Goals
- Project Maintenance
Timeline
EO Material Planner
American Airlines
09.2017 - Current
MR Analyst/Purchasing Assistant
Regent Aerospace/American Airlines
01.2013 - 09.2017
Planner/Buyer
MANPOWER/STEELCASE
01.2009 - 11.2011
Buyer/Affiliates Group
BELL HELICOPTER
08.2008 - 12.2008
Scheduler
Performance Printing
02.2006 - 08.2008
Buyer
L-3 Communications
05.1998 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management
Southern New Hampshire University
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