Jennifer Ellerbusch
Faribault MN 55021
acgtyv@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KGP COMPANIES, Faribault, MN
Procurement Manager – BlueStream, Jan 2014 – Sept 2014
Salary: $47,700 / 45+ hrs wk
Managed a total of 17 employees in BlueStream Purchasing and KGP Purchasing Administration teams to place purchase
orders with suppliers, and find alternate suppliers when needed, to ensure materials were on site when needed at the lowest
possible cost. Acted as an escalation point of contact to resolve pricing and receiving discrepancies, expedites and cancel
requests, and to address internal and external customer questions and concerns. Worked with Assistant Director of
Procurement and Inventory Management to proactively plan for new business cases, including process writing and report
development. Hired and trained local and international team members.
Procurement Supervisor BlueStream, Feb 2013 – Jan 2014
Salary: $40,000 / 45+ hrs wk
Supervised 6 employees to ensure tasks such as item set up, purchase cost and sell price entry, purchase order details, and
requests for updates on status or tracking data were completed accurately and efficiently. Reviewed catalogs, industrial
periodicals, directories, trade journals and internet sites and consult with other department personnel to locate necessary
goods and services. Developed, maintained, and reviewed purchasing files and reports. Developed and implemented TL9000
and ISO purchasing instructions, policies, and procedures. Hired and trained local team members.
Purchasing Administration Supervisor KGP Logistics, Nov 2011 – Feb 2013
Salary: $35,000 / 40+ hrs wk
Supervised 10 employees to ensure tasks such as contacting suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries, resolving shortages,
missed or late deliveries, and other problems were completed accurately and efficiently Developed, maintained, and reviewed
purchasing administration files and reports. Developed and implemented TL9000 and ISO purchasing administration
instructions, policies, and procedures. Hired and trained local team members.
Buyer KGP Logistics, May 2007 – Nov 2011
Salary: $28,000 / 40+ hrs wk
Reviewed inventory levels to ensure appropriate levels on hand and purchase orders to effectively meet customer needs.
Prepared and submitted purchase orders to suppliers. Responded to customer and supplier inquiries regarding order status,
changes, expedites or cancellations. Resolved invoice discrepancies for materials purchased. Worked with warehouse
personnel to resolve receiving issues. Requested RMAs from suppliers for excess, obsolete or defective inventory.
Junior Buyer KGP Telecommunications, Aug 2006 – May 2007
Salary: $25,000 / 40 hrs wk
Populated drop ship reports and backorder reports with open order information, such as shipping dates, tracking data and any
anticipated delays. Adjusted inventory records to reflect product movement. Contacted suppliers via phone, email, fax, or by
utilizing supplier websites to obtain scheduled ship dates and tracking data on purchasing orders.
E D U C AT I O N
Faribault High School, Faribault MN
Normandale Community College, Bloomington MN
A.A. in Accounting Technology
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to motivate staff and promote a positive team environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills