Tawnya O'Neill

*** ***** ****, ****** *****, SD *7049 712-***-****

Summary

Ambitious Inventory/Purchasing Professional with 17 years of

experience. Proven ability in inventory management and problem

solving. Team player possessing strong communication skills whose

main goal is to ensure departmental success while promoting a high

level of morale.

Business Skills / Accomplishments

MRP experience, AS400 experience, JD Edwards, Oracle, Showcase,

Access, Global Shop, inventory level maintenance, contract

negotiations, negotiate cost reductions, selection of key vendors,

direct vendor contact, high level of familiarity with computer

components, products, and vendors. Computer knowledge, Microsoft Word,

Excel, and Outlook. Items purchased- Inner and outer packaging,

Keyboard, Mice, Mousepads, Audio products, electrical parts, motors,

gearboxes and drives.

Personal Skills and Abilities

Efficient, accurate, honest, loyal, self-motivated, ambitious, good

attitude, works well with little supervision, able to meet deadlines,

willing to travel.

Professional Experience

Logan Valley Golf Course March 2003 to June 2007

Part owner in Logan Valley Golf Course, Wakefield, NE.

Managed all membership dues, scheduling of events, catering, hiring

and employee schedules- bartending and distributions to members.

Beef Products, Inc. Dakota Dunes, SD

Purchasing Agent May 2009-Current

Responsible for ordering and maintaining adequate electrical parts,

Motors, Gearboxes and Drives for 4 major manufacturing plants for

BPI.

Set reorder points and reorder quantities to keep inventory levels at

mid/max range. Backup for all positions in the Purchasing dept.

Beef Products, Inc. Dakota Dunes, SD

Purchasing Expeditor February 2009 to May 2009

Updates & ensures timely distribution of parts, materials, and

equipment to specified areas. Communicates with transportation

companies to preclude delays in transit. Responsible for writing

purchase orders for

BPI shipments. Communicates with vendors to verify due dates,

distribution & cost. Maintains and provides project calendar from

tracking

Procedures. Communicates within department on vendor problems.

Gateway Inc., N. Sioux City, SD

Inventory Analyst August 2004 to December 2008

Conduct Physical Inventories for at major service partners (3rd party

Providers) for the direct/retail side of Gateway's business reaching a

goal of 99% accuracy by verifying that daily transactions are being

properly conducted. Quarterly travel to these off site locations.

Create process improvements for inventory control regarding count

processes, data entry and daily transactions. Physical inventory at

these locations range up to $6million. Migration of all products to

Acer-Temple, TX.

Commodity Manager February 1997 to August 2004

Prepare material requirements and schedule on time deliveries using

forecast, sales, and production figures via MRPUDC to multiple

manufacturing sites. Issue purchase orders and monitor delivery

schedules with use of World Chain Application. Develop Worldwide

commodity plans with contacts in other regions. Manage inventory

levels in CPR hubs. Manage excess and obsolete products along with

days of inventory on hand. Provide data to Supply Management for

quarterly supplier performance reviews. Develop and maintain strong

supplier relationships. Work with Marketing / Forecasting to develop

roadmaps for new product introductions based on inventory levels.

Assist in coaching and mentoring less experienced staff.

Commodity Specialist January 1995 to February 1997

Maintain inventory levels for all manufacturing sites with the use of

MRP, manage excess and obsolete product. Conduct daily calls with

major suppliers along with potential new suppliers. Negotiate

regional contracts with Suppliers and help with the Legal Department.

Participate in weekly Worldwide Commodity calls. Update cost roadmap.

Attend supplier meetings and visit supplier locations with SQE.

Purchasing Planner August 1993 to January 1995

Prepare delivery schedules using forecast, sales, and production

figures. Monitor inventory levels on a daily basis. Monitor

deliveries from suppliers to ensure timely arrivals. Contact

suppliers to confirm delivery schedules. Attend supplier meetings.

IBP, inc., Dakota City, NE

Senior Credit Clerk

Secretary to Director of Credit October 1987 to August

1993

Construction and maintenance of all customer files. Assignment of

customer reference numbers and inputting of customer information into

the mainframe system. Audit and balance credit exposure weekly.

Compile and enter Letters of Credit and audit monthly. Initiate

reports from compiled information. Supply vendors and creditors with

trade reference information. Screen and direct incoming customer

contacts. Open, record, and distribute all incoming mail. Type

correspondence for the Director of Credit. Maintain office supply

inventory. Prepare check requests. Coordinate Saturday work

schedules. Assist in training new clerical staff when hired.

International Credit Clerk February 1982 to October 1987

Maintenance and upkeep of International customer files. Screening,

recording, and distributing of all international documentation.

International correspondences in-house and to various agencies

worldwide. Generate aging reports compiled on PC. General

secretarial duties performed for the International Credit Manager.

Payroll Clerk November 1979 to February 1982

Made all time card corrections. Maintained all beginning check number

inventories for all plant locations. Entry of all payroll deductions

i.e., Labor Unions, Credit Unions, and United Way. Handled stop

payments, vacation requests and manual/voids.

Education

Sergeant Bluff Luton

Sergeant Bluff, IA

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