Valerie McDermott
Selkirk, NY *2158
*******@***.***
518-***-**** Home
518-***-**** Cell
Objective: Planning/Purchasing/Inventory position in which I can utilize my experience and capabilities.
Profile: Motivated results-driven buyer/planner with extensive experience across multiple industries including manufacturing, government, distribution, research and development and customer service. Hands on experience in planning, purchasing and inventory control with a reputation for dedication, creative problem solving and outstanding service. Also strong in multi-tasking and diversification with a sharp eye for detail, a demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage within deadline situations
Skills Summary:
Purchasing MRP Planning Medical Terminology
Project Management Scheduling Inventory Control
Vendor Relations Expediting Customer Service
Logistics Microsoft Binder Verbal Reports
SAP Certified Word Processing Excel
Professional Experience:
Buyer - Temporary - Aerotec/Stiefel Laboratory August 2010 - January 2011
Created Purchase Orders via SAP
Buyer of all Components
Buyer of all Non-Inventory Materials & Services
Maintained Vendor Relations
Provided Support to Receiving and Accounts Payable
Engineering Aide II - Contractor - Granite Services - Waterford, NY April 2006 - December 2009
Update and Maintaining Operating Manuals
Created and Maintain Spreadsheet for Railroad on Time Report
Receiving of Service Entries
Liaison to Receiving and Accounts Payable Department
Verbal and Written Reporting
Lead Buyer – Contractor - Granite Services -General Electric Global Research Niskayuna, NY November 2004 - April 2006
Procurement of all materials involved with research and development projects {raw materials such as metals, chemicals and finished goods}
Research and Develop Vendor Relations
Inventory Control
Liaison to Receiving and Accounts Payable Department
Responsible for Repairs and Returns
Stockroom Buyer
Problem solving techniques pertaining to but not inclusive of invoicing and shipping
Purchasing Coordinator – Midland Foods, Albany N.Y. January 2003 – March 2004
Procurement of all Products and Goods for 16 Limited Item Grocery Store Chain
Research and Develop Vendor Relations
Ensuring Quality Goods with Cost Effective Pricing
Responsible for On Time Delivery Schedules
Inventory Control Liaison to Receiving and Accounts Payable Department
Create and Maintain Excel Spreadsheets for Daily Tracking and Inventory
Purchasing Agent - Mohawk Innovative Technology Inc., Albany, N.Y. April 1999 –
October 2002
Procurement of all materials involved with research and development projects {raw materials such as metals, chemicals and finished goods}
Created and installed Terms and Conditions for Procurement Documents
Procurement of all Data base issues {Computers, printers and software}
Inventory Control
Liaison to Accounts Payable Department
Manage Over-Head and Facilities {Managed outside Contractors ensuring insurance and state regulation issues}
Responsible for Goods and Services
Researched and Developed Vendor Relations
Verbal and Written Reporting
Maintained Quickbooks database
Buyer/Planner - Philips Components, Saugerties, N.Y. June 1997 – November 1999
MRP – Material Requirement Planning
BOM Planning
Planned and Purchased resale inventory
Established master schedules for production planning
Inventory Control
Coordinated expediting procedures in support of Customer Service
Restructured and strengthened Customer Sample project
Verbal and Written Reporting
Inventory Control/Planner - Dependable Storage Inc., Feura Bush, N.Y.August 1991– December 1997
MRP – Material Requirement Planning
BOM Planning
Managed inventory levels and movement
Logistical Planning for cost effective consolidation.
Product Expert with direct Customer contact
Customer Service Trainer including extensive support.
Administered Return Authorization Process
Verbal and Written Reporting