Detail-oriented professional with strong background in purchasing, vendor management and inventory control. Proven track record of identifying cost savings opportunities and developing and executing strategies to maximize sales and profits. Considered valuable asset to any team.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer II
J.L. Haley Enterprises, Inc.
10.2020 - 12.2024
Work with and maintain positive relationships with all Vendors to ensure timeliness of deliveries and backorders
Process all approved requisitions into Purchase Orders for non-inventory and MRO purchases
Use MRP system to order all material needs
Update and maintain delivery date, order quantity accuracy for planning and purchasing purposes
Update and maintain Open PO report
Process and manage blanket Purchase Orders
Work with all departments necessary such as Engineering, Planning, Shipping and Receiving, and AP to continue communication and resolution to any discrepancies or for Purchase Order/requisition related questions
Send RFQ's as well as negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best pricing
Negotiated extended payment terms
Implemented VMI Program for assembly line hardware
Implemented vending program for shop supplies
Worked with cross functional teams at multiple locations
Helped transition to new ERP System
Trained new team members
Participated in ISO Audits
Maintain Procurement documentation to follow ISO standards
Process all RTV's inquiries
Inventory Manager
Art of Skin Care
03.2019 - 06.2020
Ensure accurate supply levels on all inventory including holiday and upcoming specials
Purchase inventory from multiple vendors as well as all shipping necessities
Quarterly cycle counts
Receive and evaluate all inventory and replenish stock
Assign designated locations for all new products/lines
Enter packing slips into Quickbooks online
Pick and pack orders accurately
Ship product to customers
Manage and have trained4 shipping assistants
Buyer/Planner
Enphase Energy, Inc
11.2012 - 03.2017
Worked with multiple vendors to ensure timeline of deliveries or backorders, processed approved requisitions into Purchase Orders for all non-inventory orders as well as all services provided by CM, negotiated with suppliers for the best price available, update and maintain delivery date/order quantity accuracy for Planning and Purchasing purposes, maintain Procurement documentation
RMA Coordinator
Randstad
10.2011 - 11.2012
Process all RMA inquiries, provide Tracking information to Customer Service, coordinate with Warehouse for customer pick-ups as well as RMA's to be shipped, request shipping documents from Warehouse, create and manage Manual Pack-lists sent to warehouse, back-up to shipping/receiving, file all revenue orders, Receive transactions for all non-tangible/service receipts to facilitate timely payment processing, update and maintain delivery date/order quantity accuracy for Planning and Purchasing purposes, maintain Procurement documentation
Dealer Service Coordinator
Marmot Mountain, LLC
09.2007 - 05.2011
Data Entry, Import EDI/XML and3 point5 orders into System, entered faxed/emailed/online orders, responsible for entering VIP orders/all employee orders, check status of all orders, request information from procurement and credit teams, enter R/A's, enter closeout orders, file orders, cover for Receptionist, answer multi-line phones, sort faxes
Education
High school diploma -
Skills
MRP
Customer Service
Demand forecasting
Purchase order management
Relationship building
Multi-tasking strength
Materials sourcing
Supplier relationship management
Inventory monitoring
Hobbies and Interests
Purchasing, Customer Service, Data Entry
Assessments
Customer service — Proficient
July2020
Identifying and resolving common customer issues
Full results: Proficient
Work motivation — Proficient
August2020
Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work
Administrative support professional fit — Proficient
September2020
Measures the traits that are important for successful administrative support professionals
Office manager — Proficient
June2020
Scheduling and budgeting
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Additional Information
Skills
MS Office, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and Powerpoint