Tanya Robarge

Montpelier, OH ***** C: 419-***-**** H: 419-***-**** ac6byb@r.postjobfree.com

Inventory Management Procurement Strategist

Knowledgeable and resourceful Inventory and Procurement leader with strong understanding of tactical vendor relationships, inventory process and controls, and purchasing, focused on quality, performance and profitability management and cost containment strategies. A true solutions-driven analytical thinker and ROI strategist.

Driven and accomplished purchasing leader with a rare fusion of drive, motivation, and expertise in purchasing and inventory management roles. Deliver a history of winning results and outstanding performance in procurement, inventory, sourcing, and solutions in a number of industries.

Ideates and delivers positive change to improve profitability while reducing costs. Demonstrates strong knowledge in review and analysis of data for cGMP, FDA and DEA regulations. Confident and savvy negotiator and communicator, adept at cultivating trust among vendors, clients, and peers.

Technology: MS Office Suite, Visio, Lotus Notes, MGO, Baan, ERP

Professional Experience

Client Service / Shipping Clerk Hi-Lex Controls, Hudson, MI 2017 to Present

Leverage strong inventory operations experience to oversee material handlers and provide needed staff training and coaching.

Review documents for accuracy and ensure all documents are processed in BOL including commercial invoices and purchasing packing lists.

Foster strong vendor relationships with logistics suppliers and clients to identify cost-effective methods of inventory and procurement focused on managing cost savings solutions.

Buyer Sun Pharmaceutical Industries / Nostrum Laboratories, Inc., Bryan, OH 2016 to 2017

Managed all lab inventory utilizing effective inventory and procurement leadership; delivered exceptional cost-effective procurement and inventory oversight.

Ordered and maintained facility inventory utilizing effective negotiations to secure optimized pricing from a number of key vendors.

QSSC Supervisor Sun Pharmaceutical Industries / Nostrum Laboratories, Inc., Bryan, OH 2015 to 2016

Promoted to oversee QC Standards and Samples as the Coordinator due to proven success within the DEA Department.

Implemented a number of key systems for non-controlled standards and samples within the laboratory for testing within the QC and R&D Departments.

Purged all inventory including raw materials, retained needed samples, outdated standards and storage cabinets for R&D samples; implemented a controlled system that kept all samples organized and updated, following FDA standards and compliance regulations.

Generated an Excel spreadsheet that tracked raw materials in-process, finished products and R&D specifications for current testing requirements focused on cross reference for standard inventory.

Noted system changes and trained staff on procedures using updated SOPs and lab procedures.

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QC DEA Supervisor Sun Pharmaceutical Industries / Nostrum Laboratories, Inc., Bryan, OH 2009 to 2015

Oversaw and reconciled all files for controlled substances including listing chemicals that pertained to shipping, receiving, 222 forms and communicated to the DEA.

Verified and ensured accuracy and completeness of all records and reviewed/coordinated quarterly destruction of controlled substances including materials logistics, customer approval as well as coordination with approved vendors.

Trained staff on proper handling, storage and recordkeeping required for controlled substances that met cGMP, FDA and DEA regulations.

Maintained a perpetual inventory database throughout the entire product life cycle.

Devised and delivered Fiscal Inventory SOPs focused on compliance with GMP practices regarding 1300 CFR compliance.

Ideated and setup Reverse Distribution SOPs on how to dispose of sample rejects quarterly.

Organized files, implemented JIT inventory system and streamlined the entire paperwork process.

Inventory Controller General Motors Corporation, Defiance, OH 2007 to 2008

Served as a contract employee for Aerotek in a one-year assignment focused on managing the client’s inventory.

Utilized an ERP system to manage inventory controls and maintained raw materials that ensured zero production slowdowns.

Key contributor in facilitating JIT readiness of raw materials that ensured parts moved through each state of the life cycle.

Managed the control perpetual inventory system and ensured invoicing documents were accurate and completed.

Education / Professional Training

ITT Technical Institute, Fort Wayne, IN

B.S., Business Administration

Honors National Dean’s List Willie Vaughn Academic Achievement Award

DEA: Controlled Drug Substance Pharmaceutical Training – Jeiven Pharmaceutical Consulting, Iselin, NJ

APICS Certificate of Completion - 4 out of 5 modules – Indiana University/Purdue University, Fort Wayne, IN

Physical Inventory Certificate of Completion

Division of Continuing Studies Professional Development/Indiana University/Purdue University, Fort Wayne, IN

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