Holly Osborne
Harbour Grace,NL
Summary
I lived in Labrador City for 50 years and worked there until I retired in 2021.
Would like to get back into the work force and I feel my years of experience in the purchasing/inventory field would make me a great asset for your company.
Results-driven Inventory Control Specialist with excellent problem-solving, analytical and organizational abilities. Works alone or as part of team to manage high volumes of work in fast-paced environments.
Enthusiastic and willing to take on any task to help organization's mission succeed. Pleasant, hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented and systematic distribution professional with more than 30 years of experience in the mining environment focused on smoothly managing flow of goods into and out of stockroom and warehouse. Conscientious and level-headed with solid understanding of business needs, vendor processes and documentation requirements. Proficient with SAP system. Also familiar with IMAFS system.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Control Specialist
IOC Rio Tinto
05.1991 - 03.2021
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Managed inventory control for high-volume warehouses with accurate, timely stock replenishment.
- Completed logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions.
- Completed stock inventories to identify and address issues negatively impacting controls.
- Built strong vendor relationships for timely goods and materials deliveries.
- Budgeted and forecasted inventory needs incorporating sales trends and customer demand.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Monitored and adjusted inventory levels to meet customer needs and demands.
- Developed inventory reports to provide management with comprehensive data on inventory levels.
- Assisted in processing of new inventory and disposal of outdated items to keep products fresh and up-to-date.
- Analyzed inventory trends to identify and prepare for potential issues and discrepancies.
- Collaborated with the procurement team to establish steady supply of inventory.
- Developed materials to educate staff on proper inventory management techniques.
- Established protocols to use for inventory control and management, streamlining internal process.
- Completed inventory accounts to keep records current and promote accurate ordering.
- Recorded daily activities for inventory control.
- Supervised inventory cycle counting processes, accounting and surplus records, product damages and product returns.
- Executed regular inventory counts and supply audits to monitor shrinkage and generate insights into purchasing decisions.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
- Monitored raw material costs and fluctuations, sourced new suppliers and identified favorable opportunities.
- Identified and tracked slow-moving inventory, recommended promotions and determined optimal replacements.
- Checked product levels and recommended new purchases.
- Compiled reports of cost factors such as labor, production and equipment.
- Computed and created purchase orders in SAP to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Computed and created purchase orders in SAP to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
Senior Purchasing Agent
IOC Rio Tinto
05.1991 - 03.2021
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Computed and created purchase orders in SAP system to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality, and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
- Identified and resolved supply chain issues to mitigate delays and production disruptions.
- Analyzed and reported on inventory levels to determine purchasing requirements.
- Conducted research, identifying potential vendors and better pricing options.
- Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
- Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
Education
Honours Secretarial Practice - Business Education
Labrador City Collegiate
Labrador City, NL06.1978
Skills
- Organizational Systems
- Creative Solutions
- Storage Procedures
- Cycle Counting
- Inventory and Supply Control
- Inventory Monitoring
- Microsoft Office
- Report Preparation
- Critical Thinking
- Cost Control
- Data Input Software
- Product Availability
- Document Accuracy
- Materials Requisition
- Records Management
- Paperwork Preparation
Timeline
Inventory Control Specialist
IOC Rio Tinto
05.1991 - 03.2021
Senior Purchasing Agent
IOC Rio Tinto
05.1991 - 03.2021
Honours Secretarial Practice - Business Education
Labrador City Collegiate
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