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Katie Kesler

Objective

Organized and well versed. I continually maintain a positive attitude while working under high volumes of stress and pressure. Act as a primary point of contact for both in-house and external queries.

Experience

May 2016 - Current

Sofidel America Corp

Haines City, FL

Planner/Buyer

Responsible for all purchases of Parent Reels within the Local Market for five remote locations exceeding $200 million in purchases for 2016

Plan and place orders from authorized vendors, required for production in on-site operations and for remote converting plant locations

Analyze material and supply requirements, schedule purchase of raw materials with supplier, based on production schedules, requirements and current inventory levels to provide the most accurate delivery schedules

Follow up on delivery of materials and supplies, contact suppliers to resolve any/all discrepancies.

Enter transactions into SAP, verify, review and analyze APO

Record production status, update the computer system and generate management reports for distribution.

Communicate with Customer Service to determine material and supply requirements. Assist Customer Service in determining priority of orders and production process.

May 2015 - May 2016

Sofidel America Corp

Haines City, FL

Outsourcing Specialist

Purchase converting materials not produced in house from third party vendors

Issue purchase orders, arrange for delivery of materials, and supplies from vendors

Oversees order fulfillment for internal and external customers

Schedule and track international and domestic shipments from suppliers

Provide paperwork and coordinate with brokers to clear and schedule shipment to the Company

warehouses

Ensure and maintain company compliance to government guidelines and regulations

Assist with the collection of and participation in resolving pending claims (cost, time, tooling, rework, scrap, labor, sorting, and charges) against suppliers regarding non-conformance

materials.

Maintain a rolling 28-day production schedule from all import factories for 50+ items

Create and manage intercompany transfers of finished goods between 5 locations across the United States

Closely coordinate with the Master Planner and Customer Service on forecast updates and availability

Coordinate upcoming activities with the Traffic Department and the Quality Department

Weekly meeting regarding all Outsource production schedules to provide updates to distribute to all necessary staff

November 2014 - May 2015

Sofidel America Corp

Haines City, FL

Buyer

Check requisitions for accuracy. Obtain necessary missing information where required

Work with vendors to obtain price, availability, and delivery schedule

Obtain and analyze bids

Supports the Purchasing Manager in managing working relations with suppliers

Create suppliers, vendors and customers up in SAP system

Prepare purchase orders as necessary and check them for accuracy and completeness before issuing

Resolve any discrepancies with the supplier

Follow-up and expedite orders as necessary to meet schedules

Submit reports as requested by management

Manage waste paper purchases as well as chemical purchases

Manage all paper consumption

October 2010 – November 2014

Sky King, Inc

Lakeland, FL

Buyer Assistant

Review requisitions

Solicit written and telephone quotations

Negotiate pricing for parts, materials and services

Expedite deliveries

Provide part status movement, alternative plans and other material issues as required

Prepare various reports and review invoices for accuracy

Monitor and track payments for preferred vendors to ensure payment is made within terms

Education

2007 – 2010

(Some College)

Polk State College

Lakeland, FL

2002 - 2006 Mulberry High School Mulberry, FL

(High School Diploma)

References

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