Aimee Farris

W*** Miramar Road, East Troy, WI ***20

Cell: 386-***-**** - acukd5@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Versatile buyer/production planner trained in purchasing who thrives in dynamic, challenging and fast-paced professional

environments; Assertive and enthusiastic with extensive knowledge of business management and an unsurpassed work ethic.

Highlights

Global and strategic sourcing

Contract management

Negotiations expert

Supplier relationships

Cost reduction and containment

Dedicated

Inventory control

Analytical

Strategic planning

Flexible

Accomplishments

Achieved and maintained a 98% fill rate on over 60,000 sku's with $40 million in annual sales

Efficiently planned production to achieve eight annual inventory turns to support $40 million in annual sales

Consolidated sourcing of raw materials and locally sourced packaging and labeling supplies reducing costs by 15%

Experience

Purchasing/Inventory Planner

December 2014 to July 2015

Beutlich Pharmaceuticals LLC Bunnell, FL

Review inventory levels and historical demand to forecast and plan purchasing requirements for all items

Created and maintained inventory and sales reports for executive staff

Worked with CEO, Regulatory Affairs and contract manufacturers on new product development

Managed production schedule to ensure availability of all in house produced items

Account Manager

February 2011 to February 2012

Hydro Aluminum Saint Augustine, FL

Managed existing business from receipt of purchase order through delivery of finished material

Managed new business projects from request for quote, product development, completion of finished product

Collaborated with materials management to ensure on time delivery of customer orders

Resolved discrepancies in pricing, shipping, specifications, quality to ensure customer satisfaction

Territory Manager

June 2008 to November 2010

Noland Company Daytona Beach, FL

Developed and maintained strong relationships with new and existing customers for annual sales of $8M

Manage and track potential customers with sales force database tools

Developed client specific marketing campaigns and ads with corporate provided literature/templates

Organized and executed technical seminars

Participate in regular networking activities (trade shows, seminars, conferences)

Inside Sales Representative - Brand Protection

October 2006 to October 2007

Opsec Security, Inc. Parkton, MD

Prospect and generate qualified leads

Develop and execute industry specific campaigns

Manage and track potential customers with sales force database tools

Participate in regular networking activities (trade shows, seminars, conferences)

Provide detailed reports to sales directors on activity, forecasts, and other quantifiable sales objective

measurements

Work closely with operations team on specific solution requirements

Contract Manufacturing Planning Manager

September 2002 to September 2006

Yamanouchi Pharmaceuticals Norman, OK

Managed the $10M contract manufacturing projects as an integral part of the Business Development team

Collaborated with the multi-national customer to ensure all finished goods forecast were accurately planned

Continuously reviewed demands with operations to determine manpower and production capacity

Developed and maintained vendor relationships, including administration of services, invoicing and contractual

issues

Leveraged existing corporate contracts to reduce costs for contract manufacturing

Locally sourced packaging and labeling supplies reducing costs

Maintained inventory control system (MRP) to ensure accuracy of production planning

Reported projected revenue to corporate finance for all contract business

Residential Planning Manager

September 1997 to September 2002

York International Norman, OK

Managed inventory control process to accurately forecast and create purchase orders for 60,000 sku's

Effectively managed production planning to increase finished goods inventory turns from 6 to 8

Collaborated with the marketing team to develop monthly sales forecasts accommodating seasonality and sales

promotions

Acted as the cross functional liaison between marketing/engineering with new product introductions to ensure

accuracy of the bill of materials

Reviewed sales forecasts with operations to budget raw materials and personnel to support requirements

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management, 2002

University of Phoenix Oklahoma City, OK

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