Quality Assurance Customer Service
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VICTORIA L. BULL
**** ******** ***** **********, ********* 53546 608-***-**** abnkpb@r.postjobfree.com
BUYER/PURCHASING SUPERVISOR ~ SR. PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
LEAN Manufacturing ~ Global Sourcing and Procurement ~ Materials Management
Accomplished manager certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and strategic leader with
progressive experience in Production Control, Quality Assurance, Capacity Planning, DRP, and MRP systems.
Expert knowledge of pricing and procurement. Ensures Planning and Inventory Control processes are followed
across business lines. Strong knowledge of Plant Manufacturing processes. Verifiable strengths in designing and
improving work procedures in support of cost containment. Analytical problem solver who works through systems
challenges and applies strategic direction to meet client and corporate objectives. Areas of expertise include:
Inventory Management Domestic/International Sourcing LEAN Concepts Negotiations Policy/Procedures
Communication Team Leadership Analytical Problem Solving Materials/Inventory Control
Budget Management Shipping/Receiving Process Improvement Quality Assurance Supplier Management
Global Business Integration Conflict Resolution Production Scheduling Continuous Improvement
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SANFORD BUSINESS TO BUSINESS, Janesville, Wisconsin 2001-Present
Distributes imprinted writing instruments worldwide.
Senior Production Supervisor (2007-Present)
Lead teams of 100+ union employees in planning and scheduling production for customer orders to achieve
maximum efficiency and on time shipping. Hire, train, and coach new union employees through weekly one on one
meetings. Provide concise, clear, and streamlined m anagement reporting. Ensure LEAN Manufacturing processes
are utilized including Kaizen, 5S, and visual management. Conduct behavioral based safety observations and
weekly safety training, in order to ensure employees intain a safe working environment.
Key Accomplishments:
Achieved 100% efficiency level for employees and equipment on a daily basis.
Maintained on-time shipping level of 99% daily.
Increased bottom line profitability through successful improvement projects
o Instituted $30K annual spend reduction on floor consumables.
o Led Kaizen event to implement Kanban for top selling product line, resulting in $100K annual cost
savings.
o Reduced scrap from 4% to 3% resulting in $75K annual savings.
Purchasing Supervisor (2005-2007)
Oversaw day to day operations for Purchasing department including traffic, MRO purchasing, sourcing, and
negotiations for new products identified by Marketing teams. Supervised 2 full time Buyers. Negotiated pricing for
new products, tooling to manufacture new products, MOQ, and production lead times and schedules. Initiated
Request for Proposal (RFP) to Asian suppliers identifying vendors with highest quality and lowest cost.
Key Accomplishments:
Identified lower cost suppliers and packaging, leading to $154K cost savings.
Reduced manufacturing lead times with 3 Asian suppliers, resulting in $100K cost savings.
Created and implemented a Supplier Quality Questionnaire, leading to increased quality.
Negotiated more favorable payment terms and savings of $150K/annually with 7 MRO vendors.
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VICTORIA L. BULL Page 2 abnkpb@r.postjobfree.com
SANFORD BUSINESS TO BUSINESS, Janesville, Wisconsin 2001-Present – con’t
Senior Buyer (2004-2005)
Provided oversight for procurement and purchasing of all MRO items/Asian sourced finished goods with a budget of
$1.5M monthly. Created and maintained monthly forecast for all finished goods and inventory purchased through
Demand Solutions. Analyzed and resolved issues as needed.
Key Accomplishments:
Maximized inventory levels at or below budget of $18M annually for Asian sourced products.
Negotiated with suppliers and transportation vendors on pricing, payment terms, and lead times in order to
provide the most cost effective solutions.
Senior International Distribution Planner (2002-2004)
Provided leadership and oversight for planning monthly warehouse replenishment levels in 6 Latin America and 5
Asian markets utilizing Manugistics for a monthly budget of $2M. Created and maintained a monthly replenishment
f orecast for Latin American/Asian markets utilizing Demand Solutions. Maintained DRP System for each market.
Key Accomplishments:
Ensured cost effective procurement for monthly $1M purchase of Liquid Paper products for Caribbean
distributors.
Administered inventory levels for each market distribution center at or below $36M annual budget.
International Distribution Planner (2001-2002)
Procured raw materials for Newell Thailand’s Liquid Paper manufacturing operation with $3M annual budget.
Planned and executed monthly warehouse replenishment levels in 6 Latin American markets with a monthly spend
of $2M. Prepared and updated monthly forecasts and reporting.
Key Accomplishments:
Improved maintenance of inventory levels at each distribution center, meeting or exceeding goals of $18M
annually.
CAREER NOTE: Additional excellent experience as Customer Service Representative and Inside Sales for The
Gillette Company, (Purchased by Sanford Business to Business) 1999-2001.
EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Cardinal Stritch University, Beloit, WI
Certified in Production and Inventory Management – CPIM
Karass Negotiation Seminar, Dale Carnegie Course Graduate
Proficient in MS Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, JD Edwards, Manugistics and Demand Solutions
AFFILIATIONS
President, South Central WI Chapter of APICS
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