Carla Z. Wheeler
**** *. **** **. ****** City, KS 66104
913-***-****/913-***-**** ********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Strong previous experience in product planning, scheduling
and movement, including product replenishment and
forecasting.
Exceptional at training and developing others to
thoroughly understand their job responsibilities.
Possess general knowledge and understanding of supply
chain industry, techniques, practices and standards.
Strong ability to lead and direct others.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with
various disciplines and levels within an organization.
Education
5/2001 Kansas City KS Community College Kansas City,
KS
A.S., Pre-Business
5/2005 Park University Parkville, MO
B.S., Finance
Skills
Very reliable and capable of escalating and resolving
issues without difficulty.
Remarkable ability to communicate effectively both orally
and in writing.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, JD Edwards, ERP, MRP and
other systems.
Knowledgeable of e-procurement including vendor
management, SAP, AS400 and other work management
systems/programs.
Project Management, Multi-tasking and Problem solving
abilities.
Very experienced with time management, delegating tasks
and controlling the work environment.
Experience
5/2012-Present Ventura Foods, LLC Saint
Joseph, MO
Purchasing Coordinator (Contractor)
Purchase the necessary raw material, equipment and
supplies for production without sacrificing quality or
service.
Coordinate the flow of materials to and from facilities
and other manufacturing plants.
Collect and maintain new product and vendor information,
including bills, purchase orders and pricing.
Adjust, cancel and expedite the allocations and purchase
orders as received
Assist in supporting the Production Planner and Scheduler
when out of office with their daily responsibilities.
8/2010-5/2012 Black & McDonald Kansas City, MO
Project Coordinator/Maintenance Supervisor (Contractor)
Create proposals and bids for streetlight maintenance work
to city officials, private contractors and residents for
both Kansas and Missouri.
Assist in the administration of streetlight maintenance
contracts, traffic signal maintenance and bus station
lighting maintenance for KCATA.
Responsible for the purchasing and receiving of all
streetlight maintenance materials.
Assist in managing inventory, asset database and a team of
7 individuals in a 24/7 call center which are responsible
for the management of all work requests from creation to
completion.
Process the monthly invoicing and reporting for the
streetlight maintenance contracts which include Kansas
City Power & Light, City of Kansas City Missouri and
Westar.
1/2003-8/2008 Earp Distribution Kansas City, KS
I LS Coordinator/Restaurant Purchasing Coordinator
Maintained key raw & menu item data (menu and case pack
prices) for 436 McDonald's Restaurants.
Monitored & Analyzed restaurant purchases of refrigerated,
frozen, dry and operating supplies.
Established cost saving routines for restaurants.
Conducted Food cost & Inventory Workshops across region;
provided on-site training classes for owner operators and
restaurant managers.
Coached and Assisted O/O and managers on maintaining
adequate not excessive product levels in store.
Served as Pilot ILS Coordinator for several new products
and promotional items.
Served as liaison between Corporate Office, distribution
center and several external vendors.