Purchasing Manager

Jennifer Thomason

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************@*****.***, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-thomason-b398459/ EXPERIENCE:

CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS 06/18 – present

PURCHASING CONSULTANT

ALTERNACARE, INC./NEWNAN, GA

• Rendered chiropractic and nutritional services to patients

• Designed and implemented long-term care plans for patients including supplementation, dietary guidelines and visit schedules

PANASONIC AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS OF AMERICA

• Reviewed orders and requests from departments to create Purchase Orders and obtain appropriate approval levels for all MRO supplies (2 locations)

• Requisitioned and reviewed bids for capitalizable, departmental purchase orders and submitted recommendations to senior managers

• Managed all PO filing for year end closing

ALLCONNECT, INC/ATLANTA, GA 10/09 - 05/18

PURCHASING & FACILITIES MANAGER

SR. PURCHASING SPECIALIST

SR. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

• Developed and Implemented strategic sourcing strategies for all facility purchasing needs

• Led the development, implementation and execution of the Purchasing Department policies and procedures to meet SOX compliance guidelines during company’s preparation for IPO

• Monthly close reporting including: Open Purchase Order Report for monthly accruals and all CAPX equipment, labor and subscriptions, Gift Card/Promotional Tracking, Non-Cash Compensation Reporting (to Payroll) and Contractor’s Labor Expense

• Effectively reduced company MRO costs for 4 locations over 10% within first 6 months of management

• Developed, managed and maintained IT software subscription renewal calendar in conjunction with IT department leads and subsequent annual and recurring PO creations (>$15M annually)

• Maintained and managed a comprehensive database for reporting company’s 3rd party contractor SOWs for capital investments and recurring PO maintenance and approvals

• Directly assisted with creation of online marketing portal for all inventive and promotional orders to maintain compliance with company purchasing policies and appropriate approval workflow processes. Coordinated, ordered, tracked and shipped all partner promotional and internal incentive rewards (800+ internal associates, 1000's of Partner agents)

• Organized all company events, including bi-annual sales reward international travel ($80-$120K spend/event), luncheons and team building activities. Orchestrated all flights and ground transportation from 4 different company locations to event site, all F&B expenses, rewards, and reported allotment of 3rd party sponsorship for GL accrual reconciliation

• Managed entire projects (i.e. Corporate office move and close (120 associates), Sales Office Expansion construction from RF and supplier selection to Payment processing

• Analyzed, processed and audited company-wide requisitions and created purchase orders for all procurement exceeding $1000, over $20M annually for PO spend

• Saved >$50,000 annually through adjustments and proper management of company cellular account (121 lines, 7 locations)

• Facility management for 5 locations with management of 5 direct report associates (2 facilities maintenance, 3 remote administrative assistants) and supervision of 3 adjunct department associates in AP in manager’s absence

• Managed, reconciled, coded, processed and reported company credit cards and all related purchases

• Prepared monthly rent schedules for Accounts Payable processing (>$1M spend annually) AP DUTIES

• Processed all company invoices for payment, including manual approval processing from appropriate level management

• Audited all company expense reports and processed for payment through direct reporting to payroll systems

• Provided weekly departmental spend reports to assist with budget compliance and planning

• Processed weekly check run for controller approval including invoice matching, sales tax verification, and invoice approval audits

• Processed all accounts payable filing, scanning for online files and eventual paperless processing through Oracle R12 system

• Assisted with annual Financial audit by providing and copying all requested internal receipts, invoices, reports, etc.

ALTERNACARE, INC/NEWNAN, GA 03/08 – 10/08

BOOKKEEPER/ACCOUNT RECONCILIATION SPECIALIST, CONTRACTOR

• Audited and amended all patient files to correctly apply patient payments, discounts and third- party insurance payments

• Reviewed and audited prior patient files for correct application of payments and subsequent accounting tax audits

• Acted as backup for front desk insurance filing

• Assisted with reorganization of patient files and transition of paper records to online files through direct data entry

CERAMIC TECHNICS, LTD/ALPHARETTA, GA 01/03 – 03/08 ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR

• Processed multi-million-dollar accounts payable

• Supervised accounts receivable, including heavy ($15M+) collections

• Reduced outstanding debt by 90% monthly (from over 11% annually to less than 2% annually)

• Coordinated and supervised job costing for large projects by receiving all relevant invoices

(materials, duties, freight, etc.) and determining new cost per part(s) to ensure proper profit margins

• Assisted with cost accounting and inventory control of international product imports through CompuFlor ERP system

• Expense reports processed in excess of $40,000.00 monthly

• Prepared daily bank deposits and credit card reconciliations

• Supervised three (3) clerks who were responsible for accounts payable, receiving and invoicing

• Coordinated terms and discounts with vendors and customers

• Filed preliminary notices (any job exceeding $5000) and legal liens on debtors for 48 contiguous states

• Provided general ledger and journal entries pertinent to accounts receivable EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science: LIBERAL ARTS 1992 - 1996

University of the State of New York

Albany, NY

Doctorate Degree: CHIROPRACTIC 1991 - 1995

LIFE UNIVERSITY

Marietta, GA

SKILLS:

Microsoft Office, Oracle R12, Angus Information Management, Glovia Purchasing System, Procure to Pay Workflow, I2 Transportation Manager, Strong analytical skills and complex problem solving, Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong relationships with both internal and external partners, Excellent verbal and written communications, Robust negotiation and organizational skills, Demonstrated experience in leading strategic sourcing projects from inception to implementation, CompUFlor (ERP software for Floor coverings), Clinicpro, Transplace Accounting Systems, Medisoft, Amadeus GDS and Concur Travel Booking

CERTIFICATIONS, AWARDS & RECOGNITION:

AMERICAN PURCHASING SOCIETY 01/18

Certified Professional Purchasing Manager

AMERICAN PURCHASING SOCIETY 06/15

Certified Purchasing Professional Certificate

Exceptional Partner Award 02/17

“G.E.M.” (Going the Extra Mile) Corporate Award 02/16

“Key to Success” Partnership Award 03/14

Annual Corporate Partnership Award for Allconnect Sales Centers 02/14

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