Annette Baker
Fremont
Summary
Experienced Senior Buyer with strong background in manufacturing environments, specializing in procurement of custom cables and harnesses. Known for building effective supplier relationships, negotiating favorable terms, and ensuring timely delivery of quality products. Highly collaborative, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently delivers results that drive organizational success.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.
Livermore, CA
09.2001 - Current
- Developed and implemented procurement strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Analyzed market trends to forecast demand and adjust purchasing plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align purchasing decisions with organizational goals.
- Evaluated supplier performance regularly to ensure compliance with quality standards and delivery timelines.
- Managed inventory levels effectively to minimize costs while meeting production requirements.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and mutual growth.
Project Buyer
Solectron Corporation
Newark, California
05.2000 - Current
- Analyze MRP output and procure material to support customer’s forecast and build schedule.
- Monitor cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.
- Timely resolution of past due orders, reschedules, receiving discrepancies, MRB and AP issues.
- Evaluate vendor reliability and develop new supply sources when needed.
- Exercise demand-pulls via VMI agreement between customer and supplier.
- Procurement of PCBA’s, power supplies, backplanes, HDD’s in a contract manufacturing environment.
Operations Coordinator
Three Way, Inc.
Sunnyvale, California
07.1994 - 05.2000
- Coordinated international tradeshow and high-value electronic shipments.
- Collaborated with carriers, overseas agents and customs brokers to insure shipments are handled in a timely and efficient manner.
- Processed cargo insurance requests and claims.
- Provided cost estimates and logistics advice to potential customers.
- Generated sales leads/new accounts via telemarketing calls.
Lead Customer Service Representative
DHL Worldwide Express
Foster City, California
11.1991 - 07.1994
- Supervised 5 employees in customer service operations. Trained new hires, and provided hands-on, skilled leadership and ongoing support to maintain operational efficiency.
- Generated sales leads and initiated the development of new accounts.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of DHL services, responded to customer inquiries and operated computer system to schedule courier pickups. Researched delivery problems, initiated trace requests, and investigated/resolved customer problems.
Customer Service Representative
First Interstate Bank
Fremont, California
10.1990 - 11.1991
- Performed extensive telephone customer service. Employed in-depth knowledge of bank services to assist customers with a wide range of banking functions.
- Provided administrative support.
- Received three “Top Performer” Awards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration / Marketing
California State University-Hayward
Hayward, California12-1993
Skills
- Proficient in SAP ERP and SAP Business Network, Microsoft Teams, Word and Excel; familiar with Arena PLM software, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
- Supply chain optimization
- Supplier negotiations
- Trend assessment
- Global procurement
- Relationship building
- Purchasing strategy
- Multi-tasking strength
Section name
References and additional information available upon request
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.
09.2001 - Current
Project Buyer
Solectron Corporation
05.2000 - Current
Operations Coordinator
Three Way, Inc.
07.1994 - 05.2000
Lead Customer Service Representative
DHL Worldwide Express
11.1991 - 07.1994
Customer Service Representative
First Interstate Bank
10.1990 - 11.1991
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration / Marketing
California State University-Hayward