Richard L. Lewis

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Norcross, Ga. 30092

actcsx@r.postjobfree.com

215-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Dedicated professional Buyer/Planner whose strong work ethic brings maturity and

stability to the workplace.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Oracle, People Soft,

Axapta, Access, AS400, SAP, Share Point, JD Edwards, and certified in Manhattan

and Associates,Lawson ERP and Financial Accounting.

Expert Buyer Planner with extensive experience in customer service and the ability to

work successfully with Fortune 500 companies, utility companies and government

agencies.

Resourceful in managing procurement process with great attention to detail.

WORK HISTORY:

American Cancer Society Atlanta, Ga. 01/2015 07/2015

Buyer II/ Procurement(Contractor)

Receives purchase request information from internal constituents and creates purchase orders for

external submission. Utilizes approved P2P tool to capture and track all external orders. Works

closely with other Supply Chain team members to provide and analyze purchasing data around

products, trends, seasonal spend, etc. Maintains a high level of communication between

procurement department and requestors regarding purchases and delivery.

The Hershey Co. Philadelphia, Pa. 05/2014 10/2014

Buyer/MRO Services (Contractor)

Strategically source stock items, consumables and break fix items that are inventoried for general

use. Research and collaborate with or Engineers and Managers before issuing final non-stock

purchase orders. Confirm purchase orders via EDI and inform of any back orders and or ship

dates.

Comcast/NBC Corporation Philadelphia, Pa. 10/2013

4/2014

Buyer / T& P Finance (Contractor)

Daily operations consist of processing statements of work and verification of legal contract

approvals via the legal department. Trace vice presidents signature paths and acquire signatures

for contract closure. Interact with vendors to process contract corrections, renewals and fully

execute contract closures. Correspond with project VPs secretaries and admin to complete SOW

signature paths and close out quarterly and yearly contracts.

Genuine Parts Co. Inc. Norcross, Ga. 01/2005 - 3/2013

Buyer/Purchasing Coordinator/Planner

Responsible for reviewing, editing, transmitting all purchase orders for 2-5 distribution centers

with inventory levels exceeding 12 million dollars monthly. Manage all seasonal and

promotional orders, and verify promotional discounts. Accomplished expeditor of delinquent

purchase orders excellent management skills for processing factory returns with the Distribution

Centers. Monitor and maintain lost sales reports as well quarterly overstock levels. Forecasting

and planning for all Distribution centers.

Education:

Lincoln University 1570 Baltimore Pk. Lincoln University, Pa. 19352

Bachelors of Science - Computer Sciences with continuing education in Inventory Management,

Demand Planning and Six Sigma Greenbelt training.

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