PENNY DRUMM

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Weston, WI *****

715-***-****

E-mail: acfwmu@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Detail oriented, experienced buyer with strong negotiating and

organizational skills. Particularly effective at finding innovative

solutions, training and development of process documents.

. Purchasing

. Negotiating

. Materials Management

. Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ASPIRUS HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, Wausau, Wisconsin

2010 to present

A non-profit Durable Medical Equipment arm of Aspirus Hospital

Materials Manager (2010 to present)

. Developed a cycle count program to reduce inventory.

. Developed par levels for inventory.

. Developed a physical inventory program.

. Streamlined the purchasing process to utilize contracts already in

place.

. Developed the process for purchasing on Fastrack.

. Established best practices for purchasing.

. Implemented change in attitude for department with regards to the need

for inventory. Instilled a need vs. want mentality.

. Handled quality problems and product recalls effectively and timely

reducing the potential negative impact on customer's safety.

. Processed invoices in a timely manner to ensure prompt payments for

supplies.

GREENHECK FAN CORPORATION, Schofield, Wisconsin 2000 to 2009

A $500 million manufacturer of air movement and control equipment.

Buyer (2005-2009)

. Saved the company $1 million by reducing inventory of specific

ventilation parts over 18 month period. This was accomplished by

evaluating stock levels, negotiating with supplier and working with

engineering to utilize excess inventory.

. Negotiated pricing and lead time with suppliers, thus saving the

company money.

. Trained employees on new ERP system (SAP), including writing

procedures. Participated on the implementation team.

. Teamed with other departments to coordinate new product launches.

This process involved manufacturing, engineering, marketing and

suppliers.

. Trained new purchasing employees on SAP system.

. Developed procedures for standard work practices for SAP system for

Purchasing department.

. Ordered product as needed to support production for just-in-time

delivery.

. Notified production and sales of potential delivery issues to

alleviate customer dissatisfaction.

. Evaluated stock levels on consistent basis to maintain correct

inventory levels. This was based on current usage and supplier lead

time.

. Reconciled payment issues with Accounts Payable to assure timely

payments.

. Processed orders accurately in a timely fashion.

Purchasing Assistant (2003-2005)

. Ordered product as needed to support production for just-in-time

delivery.

. Notified production and sales of potential delivery issues to

alleviate customer dissatisfaction.

. Processed orders accurately in a timely fashion.

Order Processor (2000-2003)

. Processed orders accurately in a timely fashion.

. Notified customer of any potential delivery issues to alleviate

dissatisfaction; offering solutions when possible.

KOLBE AND KOLBE MILLWORK, Wausau, Wisconsin 1996-2000

A custom window and door manufacturer.

Production Control Clerk (1998-2000)

. Processed in production order changes and produced new shop floor

paperwork.

. Created shipping paperwork.

. Created NAFTA export paperwork for trucks going to Canada.

. Created paperwork to handle damaged shipments, creating orders to get

replacements to customers as quickly as possible.

Inside Sales Representative (1997)

. Answered customer calls and assisted with technical questions.

. Processed orders accurately in a timely fashion.

. Notified customer of any potential delivery issues to alleviate

dissatisfaction; offering solutions when possible.

EDUCATION

B.S., General Studies

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI 2004

M.S., Operations and Supply Management

University of Wisconsin Stout currently enrolled

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bridge Building Negotiations, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, Dr.

Becky Stewart-Gross March 2008

Advanced Bridge Building Negotiations, University of Wisconsin Stevens

Point, Dr. Becky Stewart-Gross

May 2008

APICS Basics of Supply Chain Management

2007

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