SHARON MORROW
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
CONTACT
adjy37@r.postjobfree.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-morrow-1b43a360
PROFILE
Expert Buyer familiar with manufacturing practices and business operations. Driven to lower costs and increase quality of goods and proactive approach to supplier management.
SKILLS
PRICING ANALYSIS
PRICING KNOWLEDGE
INTERPERSONAL ABILITY
CONTRACT NEGOATION
MULTI-TASKING STRENGTH
PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES
COST CONTROLS
PRODUCT PROCUREMENT
MARKET TREND ANALYSIS
PROFICIENT IN MICROSOFT APPLICATIONS
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Education
AAS 2017 Kaplan University
Business Administration with Concentration in Information Processing.
EXPERIENCE
Eagle Bend Mfg., Inc.
Buyer/Planner
Aug 2020 – Dec 2020
Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
Directed transportation initiatives to maximize efficiency.
Assessed trends and inventory usage to provide maximum product coverage for multiple production lines.
SGS Consulting (Contract)
Sr. Staff Business Analyst (Contract with ThermoFisher Scientific
Oct 2019 – Feb 2020
Supported purchasing team including supplier development and quality tracking.
Managed global recall of medical testing columns and re-distribution of replacement product.
Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG)
Buyer
Sept 1997 – March 2019
Sourced new vendors and suppliers to boost product offerings and increase profit margins.
Assessed trends and inventory usage to provide maximum product coverage for production.
Documented purchasing activities, inventory reports and department records.
Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
Directed transportation initiatives to maximize efficiency.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and market demands.
Led sourcing projects to maintain on-time delivery of purchased materials.
Researched competitors and sourced new vendors.
Worked closely with managers to plan special buys.
Analyzed sales trends to maximize sales potential.
Negotiated favorable contracts and determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability by analyzing data.
Organized inventory for multiple locations and diversified product selections.
Obtained information about customer needs and preferences by conferring with sales and/or engineering.
Negotiated prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers.