CINDY TELUKEVICH
Conway, AR. ***34
******@**********.***
SUMMARY
A highly accomplished and forward-thinking purchasing team leader,
with a track record of achievement in team-building and team-leading,
budgeting, inventory control, scheduling, expediting, customer
service, training and development, sourcing and process improvement.
Possesses a proven aptitude for coaching a staff to reach department
goals and mentoring associates to reach maximum potential. Adapts to
new processes and evolves with changing environments. A results-
driven producer, who consistently demonstrates an ability to achieve
maximum effectiveness, while maintaining high standards. Utilizes an
extensive skill set to position a business as an industry leader.
EXPERIENCE
CONWAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Conway, Arkansas
SubstituteTeacher
2011-Present
As a substitute teacher for grades K-12, I have valued my skills of
flexibility, patience and teamwork.
. Provided structure and discipline for a positive learning
environment,
. Implemented the teachers lesson plans and provide academic support,
. Created a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and
appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
KIMBERLY CLARK CORPORATION, Conway, Arkansas
Purchasing Team
Leader
2000-2010
Managed the procurement function for the Conway and Maumelle facilities
with annual spend of $10,000,000. Leveraged both facilities to obtain cost
advantage while maintaining excellent customer service and quality. Worked
with other Kimberly-Clark facilities throughout the organization to drive
down cost. Developed a "customer-first" environment within procurement,
providing excellent customer service. Ensured associates completed the
necessary training for their specific area of responsibility. Reviewed
customer service, objectives and plant update weekly.
. Purchased contract labor, MRO and Built-to-Drawings material.
. Participated in the development of specifications for services.
. Researched, selected, developed and maintained adequate sources of
supply, performed vendor evaluations.
. Work with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and
claims.
. Obtained vendor Confidential Disclosure Agreements and Certificate of
Insurance.
. Developed Strategic Sourcing Strategies. Worked with stores to
maintain proper inventory levels.
. Developed Request for Proposals, facilitated bid meetings, analyzed
bids and participated in vendor selection, negotiated pricing.
. Developed relationships with internal customers and vendors to
reinforce opportunities to build partnerships.
. Participated in corporate initiatives and task teams, member of staff
internal audit team and plant ISO team.
. Reviewed and approved purchase order placement of purchasing
assistants for accuracy and optimum delivery and pricing.
. Conducted meetings, prepared and presented reports, and provided
information to identify purchasing requirements established business
plans and performance objectives.
. Developed and implemented purchasing and contract management
instructions, policies, and procedures.
Master Planner/Scheduler/Expeditor, Conway, Arkansas and Paris,
Texas
1996-2000
Coordinate the scheduling of production and the availability of materials
to support the plans of the consumers products brands. Also coordinates and
manages the overall capacity plans for product manufacturing base.
. Scheduled production that supports efficient utilization of material
and storage space, while achieving customer service objectives.
. Executed material requirement plans to ensure finishing supplies and
work-in-process availability which supports production schedules.
. Maintained accurate planning information for finishing supplies in MRP
system, updating as necessary for material/product changes.
. Managed finishing supply changes to support business plans and
minimize obsolescence. Coordinated finishing supply production with
packaging and graphics timelines developed in conjunction with
operations, marketing, planning and packaging.
. Worked with vendors to coordinate their schedules and establish
priorities when required to prevent supply constraints or customer
service issues. Ensure vendor resources will support business plan.
. Provided on-call support to the production site.
Purchasing Associate, Tulsa,
Oklahoma
1992-
1996
Responsible for the ordering of materials, supplies, and/or equipment, and
the follow through with vendors on shipment and delivery. Selects
vendors, places orders, and may arrange for service contract. Preparing
spreadsheets and obtains details for price increases.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Master Scheduler/Planner, Warehouse Supervisor, TK International, Tulsa,
Oklahoma, Master Scheduler, Rockwell International, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Master
Scheduler/Planner, McDonnell Douglas, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Expeditor, Aramco
Oil Services, Houston, Texas, Owner/Operator, Retail Store, Jennings,
Louisiana, Material Control, Brown and Root Construction Company, Houston,
Texas.
EDUCATION
OKLAHOMA UNIVERSITY, Norman, Oklahoma
B.A., Psychology
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP