Area of Focus: PURCHASING
Seasoned, detail-oriented, and results-driven professional, offering comprehensive experience in managing purchasing operations. Leverage expertise in developing and implementing cost reduction initiatives to improve inventory turns and generate profits. Demonstrate strong commitment to drive company success and achieve business goals and objectives through industry best practices, methods, and principles. Display strong work ethic, along with the ability to perform effectively in all levels of the organization in a professional manner.
2 Areas of Expertise
Inventory Management Customer Service and Relations System and Process Improvement Regulatory Compliance
Planning and Coordination Conflict Resolution Report Generation and Documentation
2 Relevant Experience
PERGAMON King of Prussia, PA
Material Coordinator 2008–Present
Assume full responsibility in controlling the storage and shipment of materials for the company.
Play an integral part in handling and listing all incoming materials being delivered.
Significantly provide error-free kits for production orders and shipping documents.
Serve as key resource in charge of organizing outgoing materials and finished product.
Keep accurate inventory records by encoding data into the inventory management system.
Closely monitor proper labeling and storage of raw materials and finished goods inventory.
Take charge of incoming inspections and test preparation conducted by other departments.
Generate updates to other departments regarding the availability and distribution of materials on hand.
Validate inventory database by executing physical counts.
Identify product non-conformities within the company and deliver the report to the Quality Department.
Produce and submit all records requested by the quality system in a timely manner.
Successfully designed procedures to restructure shortage reporting process and increased accuracy of traceability records, thus achieving quality objectives and continuous improvement process initiatives.
YOUNGTRON INC. Hatfield, PA
Procurement Planner Buyer 2005–2008
Functioned effectively in handling procurement activities which included:
–Prepared quotations
–Discussing component prices
–Controlling purchase orders
–Determining product sources according to costs and company needs
–Establishing vendor relationships
Maintained active communication with vendors to guarantee timely distribution of materials.
Strengthened working relationships with vendors.
Addressed issues concerning delivery, quality, deadlines, and invoicing by coordinating with suppliers, production, and accounting.
Instituted corrective actions in managing defective and unacceptable goods with quality control and vendors to acquire goods for credit and chargeback from vendors for extra expenses.
Ensured proper inventory level in collaboration with the inventory manager.
Created Excel spreadsheets from customer bill of material (BOM) and constructed quotation to customer.
Oversaw reports and logs for both quotations and orders in process, while evaluating and arranging customer files.
Worked collaboratively with customers, engineers, and internal Production Department.
Completed, saved costs, and prepared hard copy of project processes to maximize accessibility.
Earlier Positions Held:
WINDSOR CONSTRUCTORS, INC. Pipersville, PA
Administrative Support Sales 2003
BILT-RITE CONTRACTORS, INC. Telford, PA
Administrative Support Sales 2001
PH TOOL REFERENCE STANDARDS New Britain, PA
Administrative Support Sales 1998–2001
2 Other Experience
BARNES CHIROPRACTIC Doylestown, PA
Secretary 2005
PERSONAL SERVICES, INC. Doylestown, PA
Secretary 2001–2005
WEAVER, MOSENBACH, PIOSA, HIXON, AND MARPLES Allentown PA
Intern 1992
2 Education and Credentials
Coursework in Estate Planning, Litigation, Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Torts, Legal Research, and Writing
American Institute for Paralegal Studies Columbus, OH
Paralegal Certificate
American Institute for Paralegal Studies Columbus, OH
2 Professional Development
Microsoft Excel WordPerfect Microsoft Access Trainings
Bucks County Community College Newtown, PA
2 Technical Acumen
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Windows Operating Systems
Proprietary Inventory Management Software