Melissa Hendershott
Carrollton, Ohio 44615
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Objective Seeking employment in the purchasing/supply chain
arena where I can use my experience, achieve
personal satisfaction, and provide profits for the company.
Career Summary 16 years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, and
Sales
Management experience
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and
Project
Extensive interplant communication skills
Multi-plant responsibilities in procurement/supply
chain/materials/logistics
Education Malone University Canton, Ohio 2004-2005
Bachelors Degree in Business Management
Employment
Material Logistics Supervisor Meteor Sealing Systems
Dover, Ohio
February 2010-present
Negotiate, track,
and evaluate freight contracts and costs
Track on time
delivery and premium freight
Forecasting and
strategic business planning
Evaluate, monitor,
and maintain logistics database
File and maintain
all import/export documents
Build and maintain
strong customer relationships
Supervise logistics
department and material handlers
Maintain finished
goods inventory
Manage departmental
budget
Prepare all
shipping documents
Monitor and
maintain logistics computer system (ERMS)
Maintain/reconcile
warehouse inventory daily
Purchasing/Material Logistics Manager Meteor Sealing Systems Dover,
Ohio
August 2007-February 2010
Quote and purchase
all raw materials, equipment, and services
Negotiate, track,
and evaluate pricing, cost reduction
Forecast raw
material requirements based on production needs
Negotiate long term
leases and contracts
Establish, evaluate,
and manage the supplier database
Identify new material
sources
Track, evaluate, and
monitor vendor performance
Track on time
delivery and premium freight
Evaluate, monitor,
and maintain logistics database
Develop and
implement cost saving initiatives
File and maintain
all import/export documents
Build and maintain
strong supplier and customer relationship
Supervise logistics
department, purchasing, receiving, and material
handlers
Maintain raw
material and finished good inventories
Establish and
manage departmental budgets
Maintain/reconcile raw material and
finished goods inventory
Corporate Senior Buyer/Commodity Specialist FormTech Industries LLC
(formerly Metaldyne)
March 2001-August 2007 Minerva,
Ohio
Quote and purchase
materials (raw/MRO), equipment, and services
Track on-time deliveries and
expedites
Establish and implement the
use of vendor managed inventories
Negotiate, track, and analyze
pricing for the corporation
Facilitate launch of a third party
purchasing system
Negotiate long term lease
and service contracts
Project management
Logistic material management
Responsible for supplier
evaluation and selection
Identify new material sources
Build and maintain relationships
with vendors
Resolve supplier, delivery,
and order issues
Participate on new product
development teams
Budget and inventory
forecasting
Establish and implement the
use of vendor managed inventories
Manage the
purchasing/requisitioning of plant buyers and
requisitioners
Verify/reconcile
purchase orders, receipts, and invoices
Participate on cross
functional project teams
Develop and implement cost saving initiatives
Track, evaluate, and
monitor vendor performance
Maintenance System Admin/MRO Purchasing Flex Team (Metaldyne) Minerva, Ohio
May 1999-March 2001
Maintaining
maintenance (PM) computer system, Mainsaver
Departmental auditing
Track and maintain budget
Order all non-stock parts and
services
Prepare requisitions for quote
Various payroll activities
Professional Certifications/Memberships
Institute for Supply Management member
LinkedIn Member
Working towards Senior Professional in Supply Management Certification