Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain
Resume:
Beverly R. Grace
Seminole, FL *****
Email: *******@***********.***
518-***-**** Cell
Experience: 01/2006 – October 31, 2016
Grace Realty
99D Lake St, PO Box 264
Rouses Point, NY 12979
Broker/Owner
Acted as an entrepreneur to found and successfully operate an independent real estate brokerage.
Recruited, managed and mentored a group of 7 up and coming individuals.
Specialized in selling, listing and marketing residential and investment properties
Skilled and highly accomplished ability in negotiating sales contracts.
Property Manager both investment (homes and apartment buildings) and vacation rentals
10/88 – 06/19/08
A Schonbek & Co., Inc.
61 Industrial Blvd.
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Sr. Purchasing/Traffic Manager
Ensure a smooth flow of cargo in an ever changing environment.
Complete oversight of traffic and transportation operations, including guidance, instruction and monitoring of Traffic Coordinator, equipment; to include permitting and legal compliance of company trucks and drivers, intermodal, transshipments, documentation, governmental requirements
(Customs, etc). in a worldwide import/export environment.
Implement programs and projects to reduce freight costs.
Managing, Planning and Maintaining Inventory Levels
Source and purchase components, direct and indirect materials.
Familiarity with MRP systems
Interact and negotiate with various service suppliers to meet the requirements of over 500+ employees.
Ensure supplier responsiveness
Constantly strive for cost savings while maintaining the best quality and delivery
Ability to read blue prints and understand specifications and reiterate the same to suppliers
Ability to react quickly to engineering change orders, sales and shop floor problems.
Maintain an understanding of MS Word, Excel, Internet, Email and Microsoft Office Suite.
Self-motivated, organized, detail oriented and I work with a minimum of supervision.
Maintain excellent written/verbal communication and inter-personal skills.
Responsible for strategic supplier selection and price negotiation
Assist Accounting and Receiving in resolving invoicing and/or receiving discrepancies.
Responsible for implementing process changes to reduce procurement cycles and associated administrative processes.
Review supplier purchase recommendations for feasibility and contractual adequacy, assess supplier costs and review performance.
Travel on and off continent to meet with new suppliers 12/84 – 02/88
Pole-Lite Industries, Inc.
RD 1, Box 143
Champlain, NY 12919
Purchasing Agent
This position entailed the purchasing of all materials required by the factory and office. Pole-Lite manufactured aluminum and steel streetlights as well as overhead sign structures. Quotes were sought and decisions were made based upon quality, price and availability.
Traffic Manager
The position required the acquisition of carrier’s; land, sea, and air for both LTL and TL shipments, both domestic and international and all of the necessary documentation. Education: Community College of Vermont
St. Albans, Vermont
Major: Business Management
4.0 Average
Relevant Courses: Principles of Management
Principles of Supervision
Effective Leadership
Microcomputer Data Processing
Introduction to Office Procedures
Advanced Office Procedures
International Business (SUNY Empire State)
Other: Principles of Traffic & Transportation
The Fundamentals of Traffic Management
Power Purchasing: An Advanced Course
Export/Import Procedures & Documentation
1993 Who’s Who of Rising Young American Business
Professionals
Certifications: Hazardous Material Transportation (DOT) until Jan. 2009 Hazardous Material Transportation (IATA) until Jan. 2008 JIT – APICS
MRP II – APICS
Production & Inventory Control – APICS
Memberships: National Association of Purchasing Managers National Purchasing Society
Clinton County Board of Realtors
New York State Association of Realtors
National Association of Realtors
Champlain-Rouses Point Rotary
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