MARY MENICK

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Address: **** ******* *****

City: SUN PRAIRIE

State: WI

Zip: 53590

Country: USA

Phone: 608-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: 50

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MARY ANN MENICK

1712 Dickson Drive

Sun Prairie, WI 53590

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BUYER

A dependable, loyal and professional buyer with a strong work ethic and experience in purchasing a variety of parts and services for manufacturing and office environments. Skilled in sourcing, negotiation, cost savings, process development and supplier relations. Proven ability to promote improved methods and motivate others. Proficient in use of business software including: Servigistics Planning Software, Great Plains, and MS Office Suite.

WORK EXPERIENCE

PARTS NOW! LLC, Madison, WI May 1998-September 2012

A $65M/year company;, the industry leader in profitable solutions for businesses who service laser printers by providing OEM and remanufactured parts.

Buyer

Managed flow of material for corrugated contract ($250K yearly spend) and controlled asset levels at three facilities. Sourced product to meet quality, quantity and delivery specifications for various rebuild areas including raw materials. Developed sources, negotiated best price and delivery, and selected suppliers. Negotiated freight terms, quantity discounts and net terms. Resolved supplier discrepancies on shipments and payment issues. Maintained Kanban database and pricing accuracy. Placed orders for Kanban (MRO) supplies.

* Proactively addressed material shortages, lead-times or delivery non-compliance by identifying alternate sourcing to ensure that product availability and targeted inventory levels were achieved.

* Consolidated requirements and developed the most suitable method of purchase, such as spot purchases, contracts, blanket orders or vendor stocking arrangements.

* Consolidated shipments from three deliveries to once a week, saving labor time and eliminated shipping and handling fees.

* Maintained and developed supplier relationships and performance through personal contact and visitations, execution of objective performance measurements; including on-time delivery, service and price performance.

* Developed and participated in initiatives that reduced cycle time in the supply chain, improved availability and achieved optimal asset utilization.

* Consistently negotiated year over year cost savings for raw material and new part purchases averaging $70K+ and saved $48K on corrugate spend and $12K in MRO supplies.

* Sourced and negotiated cost of raw materials vs. difference of price paid by OEM creating a favorable purchase price variance (PPV) of 75% +/- . Minimum return was $50K+ monthly.

* Created SQL system Kanban ordering tool for warehouse, enabling real time monitoring of monthly spend, saving labor time, improving order accuracy, and providing accurate budgeting numbers.

* Trained receiving departments in six locations on use of Kanban, Receiving Discrepancy and Non-Conforming Material systems.

* Initiated and created ISO process changes for existing documentation. Refined ISO processes, streamlining and improving as new tools were introduced. Audited written processes for various departments verifying compliance to written ISO procedures, ensuring that the company passed its yearly audits and kept ISO certification.

* Cross functionally created a SQL database for receiving discrepancies and added reporting features, improving ability to resolve short/over shipments in a timely manner to meet discount net terms.

* Analyzed used part monthly sales, worked with QC department to develop packaging and part specifications, created RFQ and realized increased sales due to 40% cost savings.

SITEL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, Madison, Wisconsin July 1996-May 1998

Provided contract based technical support for a variety of software applications worldwide.

Purchasing Agent

Researched, evaluated, qualified and selected sources of supply for hardware, expensed equipment, software and facility furnishings/supplies. Prepared and processed purchase orders. Communicated corporate purchasing policies to vendors and ensured compliance. Tracked expenses and provided monthly reports to management. Maintained files and logs for internal tracking and accounting control. Prepared invoices for payment (A/P). Reconciled invoices with purchase orders.

* Developed relationships with multiple vendors ensuring alternate sources.

* Collaborated with managers, especially with MIS, to research and resolve problems, identify systematic problems and implement solutions.

* Assessed vendors regularly to assure best pricing and service possible.

FUNCTIONAL SERVICES CORPORATION, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin August 1995-April 1996

A start-up company that installed computer networks and technical services to support them.

Technical Network Sales

Supported technical marketing and sales by making telephone calls, mailing literature and following-up with accounts. Created marketing materials. Set up vendor relationships and ordered hardware and software for network installations. Reviewed invoices and submitted for payment. Invoiced customers.

* Performed technical evaluations at client sites to determine opportunity for equipment and new technology sales, and prepared written proposals.

* Worked with the technical support team to solve client problems and make recommendations based on customer needs.

* Developed and maintained Oracle client database.

GOLDEN & ASSOCIATES, Middleton, Wisconsin February 1992-August 1995

Provided computer networking solutions for K-12 schools throughout Wisconsin.

Consultant

Travelled to schools to assist in computer network planning, including equipment upgrades, new software programs, and network additions. Made presentations to school boards and faculty. Coordinated fulfillment and followed-up to ensure customer satisfaction.

Marketing Assistant

Communicated with salespeople and customers regarding customer expectations, hardware specifications and solutions to integrate existing equipment. Created proposals and responses to bid requests. Ordered hardware or software needed to complete customer installation.

EDUCATION

Associates Degree in Business Administration - Madison College, Madison, WI

UW School of Business Procurement Series - Completed December, 2000

ISO 9000 Auditor Training

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