Open To Work
LINDSEY NEAL
Red Deer,Canada
Summary
Resourceful Material Analyst known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excel in inventory management, supply chain optimization, and data analysis to improve operational efficiencies. Possess strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and teamwork skills, ensuring seamless coordination across departments.
Overview
3
3
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
PROCURMENT AND MATERIAL ANALYST
REBEL VAC SYSTEMS
Red Deer, Canada
07.2025 - 05.2026
- Managed ERP systems for efficient inventory control.
- Applied analytical skills to interpret and evaluate complex data.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers to secure favorable agreements.
- Leveraged knowledge of supply chain processes to optimize operations.
- Experience with data analysis and inventory management
- Collaborate with various departments, including production and finance, to align material needs with organizational goals
- Developed relationships with suppliers to enhance collaboration and support procurement goals.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators related to material management
- Analyze and forecast material requirements based on production schedules and business needs
- Manage inventory levels to ensure optimal stock without overstocking
- Conduct regular audits of material inventories to report on stock levels and discrepancies
- Analyzed material requirements and inventory levels for production planning.
- Collaborated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Managed material data in ERP systems to maintain accuracy.
- Assisted in quality control processes to ensure compliance with standards.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline material flow.
- Trained new team members on material handling procedures and best practices.
- Researched suppliers for cost savings opportunities on raw materials and components.
SCM & Logistics Lead
REBEL VAC SYSTEMS
Red Deer, Canada
06.2021 - 07.2025
- Forecast long lead parts with inventory controller.
- Monitored inventory values and adjusted part dynamics to align with operational needs.
- Analyzing operational performance and resolving issues.
- Collaborating with vendors / suppliers to ensure quality and safety standards.
- Oversaw product and service activities, managing ordering, storage, packing, loading, and delivery processes.
- Strategizing and planning supply chain operations.
- Optimizing processes and systems.
- Negotiating with suppliers and customers.
- Analyzing data, generating reports, and presenting findings to management.
- Ensuring supply availability to meet client demand.
- Coordinated with vendors to optimize procurement processes and inventory levels.
- Analyzed data to identify trends and improve supply chain efficiency.
- Developed and implemented strategies for cost reduction in logistics activities.
- Oversaw warehousing activities to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Trained staff on best practices for supply chain management and compliance.
- Oversaw warehouse operations including receiving, storage, packing, unpacking, shipping, receiving functions.
- Identified potential suppliers and negotiated contracts that met the company's needs in terms of pricing, quality, service level agreements.
- Tracked shipments to ensure on-time deliveries and optimize transit costs.
Parts Coordinator Lead and Logistics
GLOBAL TORNADO HYDROVACS
Red Deer, Canada
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Develop, implement, monitor and maintain supply chain management strategies that increase the efficiency and speed of supply operations.
- Create strategies for increasing supply chain efficiency.
- Managed stock levels and ordered materials to align with production needs.
- Procure materials off engineered drawings and demand in production.
- Ensured timely receipt of materials into stock to maintain supply levels.
- Organized parts receiving and distribution across all production stages to streamline workflow.
- Improved warehouse functions to streamline processes and support inventory management.
- Collaborate with internal departments to identify and close any operational gaps.
- Negotiate with vendors and contractors to reduce cost.
- Manage fulfilment quotas monthly to meet the demands.
- Dispatching drivers to deliver/pick up material.
Purchasing and Equipment Manager
AECOM/NOVA CHEMICALS
Joffre, Canada
03.2016 - 12.2020
- Locate vendors for material, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sale and project specifications.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to ensure timely procurement of parts and services.
- Procured parts for repairs and preventive maintenance activities.
- Managed budgets for capital purchases and ensured cost-effectiveness in purchasing decisions.
- Assisted in budgeting processes for equipment purchasing and maintenance needs.
- Create and authorize POs and approve Po limits.
- Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policies.
- Integrated with project teams to align construction execution plans with daily field deliverables.
- Prepare measurement information related to stockroom component pricing, inventory levels, inventory turnover and other metrics that may be required.
- Explore and assess areas where expenditures can be reduced to enhance budget efficiency.
- Implemented safety standards and compliance measures in equipment operations.
- Maintained and updated records of equipment inventory, including repair and maintenance costs.
- Coordinated the shipping and receiving of all new and repaired equipment.
Purchasing Coordinator
NexSource Power
Sylvan Lake, Canada
01.2012 - 03.2016
- Evaluated inventory levels and placed orders for materials to ensure supply continuity.
- Contacted suppliers to schedule and expedite deliveries, resolving shortages and late deliveries to maintain supply chain integrity.
- Prepared purchase orders and distributed to suppliers and requesting departments to facilitate procurement process.
- Ensured accurate approval of invoices to maintain financial records.
Skills
- Procurement strategies
- Inventory management
- Vendor management
- Demand forecasting
- Material planning
- Supply chain logistics
- Production scheduling
- Problem solving
- ERP systems
- Oracle
- Data analysis
- Excel
- Negotiation skills
- Problem solving
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Procurement strategies
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Part TimeContract WorkGig WorkSalary Range
$100000/yr - $200000/yrCertification
- Business Administration Certificate
- CPSM Certification
- PMP Certification
Timeline
PROCURMENT AND MATERIAL ANALYST
REBEL VAC SYSTEMS
07.2025 - 05.2026
SCM & Logistics Lead
REBEL VAC SYSTEMS
06.2021 - 07.2025
Parts Coordinator Lead and Logistics
GLOBAL TORNADO HYDROVACS
02.2021 - 06.2021
Purchasing and Equipment Manager
AECOM/NOVA CHEMICALS
03.2016 - 12.2020
Purchasing Coordinator
NexSource Power
01.2012 - 03.2016