ZALETHA BROWN
Spartanburg,SC
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist/Material Resource Planner
Plasman
Greer, South Carolina
02.2020 - Current
- Reduced procurement costs by 15% through supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing.
- Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including purchase order creation, supplier selection, and delivery coordination for MRO, inventory, and production materials.
- Coordinate the procurement of raw materials, components, and MRO supplies to support production operations.
- Monitor supplier performance and collaborate on quality assurance to resolve issues and improve overall supply chain efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements in procurement and supplier management.
- Selects the appropriate mode of transportation to meet requirements while keeping transportation costs to a minimum
- Researched alternative suppliers and negotiated prices with vendors to reduce costs of raw materials
Material Logistics Specialist
DAA Dräxlmaier Automotive
Duncan, South Carolina
08.2016 - 02.2020
- Performed physical inventory counts and reconciled discrepancies to ensure data accuracy
- Coordinate with warehouse employees to ensure materials are properly received, stocked, and logged in inventory management system
- Monitored inventory to maintain optimal levels, preventing overstock and shortages
- Conducted regular audits of inventory data to ensure accuracy of information in system databases
- Tracked performance metrics related to logistics activities such as delivery times or order fulfillment rate.
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments using ERP software systems.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Spartanburg Community College
08-2016
Skills
- ERP systems proficiency
- Demand Planning & Forecasting
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Inventory management
- Cost Optimization
- Process Improvement
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance
Timeline
Procurement Specialist/Material Resource Planner
Plasman
02.2020 - Current
Material Logistics Specialist
DAA Dräxlmaier Automotive
08.2016 - 02.2020
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Spartanburg Community College
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