Project Manager Supply Chain

LISA V. BEAMER

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PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS PROFESSIONAL

PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS PROFESSIONAL WITH 15-PLUS YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN

PURCHASING, SUPPLY CHAIN SOURCING AND LOGISTICS. KEY STRENGTHS INCLUDE

STRONG LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION, NEGOTIATION, AND ANALYTICAL SKILLS WITH A

DECISIVE, RESULTS-ORIENTED MINDSET. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

. Domestic & international distribution

. Contract & vendor negotiations

. Transportation and logistics

. Customs compliance (ISF Filing, C-TPAT)

. Multi-site warehousing

. Barter & trade operations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BOB EVANS, CORPORATE JUNE 18, 2013-PRESENT

Purchasing Manager

Manage sourcing and purchasing of raw materials and packaging according to

production schedule. Maintain inventory levels. Work with Quality and R&D

for new development projects as well as quality issues.

Hamlet Protein, Inc. October 2011-October 2012

Site Supply Chain

Feed company starting from ground level in Findlay, Ohio. Manage sourcing

of raw materials, freight and energy within framework of corporate

agreements and policies. Followed relevant markets with respect to

packaging and freight. Pursued Ohio State Regulations for transportation

and trade rules (NOPA, DOT, and Department of Agriculture). Ensured supply

chain processes were supported according to company's overall control

system, HACCAP.

. Updated raw material costs in Navision (ERP system).

. Daily recording of freight costs, receipts, and material movement.

. Responsible for planning in coordination with lead operator, customer

service, and sales.

. Approval of freight invoices and reconciliation of purchase orders.

. Wrote SOP's for exporting to various countries, negotiated domestic

freight (LTL, bulk, and dry van) along with international freight.

. Coordinated overweight permitting with DOT.

. Secured customer specific labeling, inspections, and certifications of

product.

. Determined inventory order points and re-order point quantities.

. Month-end physical inventory and consumption reports.

Sika July 2010 - October 2011

Buyer/Planner

Direct responsibility for providing uninterrupted flow of import/resale

materials necessary for production or inventory. Enter purchase orders and

oversee tracking of ongoing orders. Approve vendor invoices and reconcile

purchase orders. Communicate with overseas vendors routinely regarding

costing and pricing issues. Ensure accurate inventory control to achieve

high customer order fill rates and low scrap rates. SAP experience.

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Hercules Tire & Rubber May 1994 - March 2010

Logistics Buyer

Negotiated and monitored movement of international freight to 12

distribution centers and 20-plus wholesale customers throughout North

America. Entered purchase orders and oversaw tracking of ongoing orders.

Reconciled monthly vendor purchase orders. Communicated with overseas

vendors routinely regarding costing and pricing issues. Prepared customs

documentation and invoicing for customers. Ensured accurate inventory

control. Set up vendor guidelines and templates for ISF Filing (10+2).

. Successfully reduced storage/demurrage account

approximately 70% by introducing Hercules to third

party logistics group.

. Reduced ocean freight charges by up to 30% through

intense negotiations with numerous international

carriers.

. Saved additional $200,000 in freight costs in 2009 when

DHL signed with Hercules.

. Lead project manager on exporting racking to new

warehouse located in Qingdao China.

. Participated in cross-functional projects that

optimized and continuously improved planning processes.

. Managed staff of summer interns in Purchasing

Department.

. Trained staff on inventory management procedures such

as receiving process, purchase order reconciliation,

overage and shortage claims.

. Streamlined offshore product documentation.

. Improved item base in computer database.

Foreign Trade Zone Project Manager (2001-2002)

Successfully spearheaded the activation of FTZ status during a 14-month

process. Worked closely with legal representatives to produce the Hercules

FTZ manual. Specific responsibilities included development, maintenance

and implementation of procedures, instructions and guidelines as set forth

by U.S. Customs. Filed appropriate paperwork to properly remove and

receive foreign product from FTZ.

Purchasing Agent (Tire Dealers Warehouse 1994-2001)

Primary responsibility included ensuring and maintaining accurate

pricing for all item costs and catalog prices for five TDW locations (two

in California and three in Texas). Also, ensured timely inventory flow for

all locations. Communicated regularly with 25-plus domestic and foreign

vendors regarding pricing increases, decreases and specials. Maintained

all pertinent monthly reports pertaining to purchasing department.

LEADERSHIP

. CHAIRPERSON FOR SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE - FINDLAY, OHIO

. Project leader for corporate fundraising activities for American

Cancer Society.

. Builder for Findlay Habitat for Humanity.

. Participated in community service activities for United Way of Hancock

County

AFFILIATIONS

. COUNCIL OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - STUDENT MEMBER

. Journal of Commerce - Member

. Member of LinkedIn import/export and logistic network

groups

EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE AT OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, FINDLAY, OHIO

Graduation 2013.

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