Accounts Payable Management

Linda Ford

Procurement & Configuration Specialist - Empire-Today

South Holland, IL

*********@*****.*** - 773-***-****

WORK EXPERIENCE

Procurement & Configuration Specialist

Empire-Today - Northlake, IL - May 2012 to Present

Empire is the leader within the flooring industry serving both business and residences nationwide

* Configure pricing data and distribute purchase orders to various manufacturing companies

* Assist with material supply chain to ensure high availability and quality at the lowest possible total cost

* Implement tasks related to inventory control which contributed to reduced carrying costs

* Collaborate with the accounts payable and purchasing department to resolve outstanding invoices

* Conduct profitability audits on commercial contracts and implemented solutions

Assistant Manager

Walgreens - Snellville, GA - August 2003 to January 2010

Walgreens Pharmacy is one of the largest drugstore chains in the United States of America and Canada

* Successfully managed store operations that grossed over 1.5 million dollars in annual sales

* Managed P&L reports, payroll, training, scheduling, accounts payable and cash deposits

* Facilitated individual monthly reviews to ensure potential leadership development

* Responsible for purchasing and maintaining inventory levels over $500,000

* Recognized for reducing inventory shortages from 4.3% to 3.2% in less than one year

EDUCATION

MBA in ACCOUNTING

KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT - Duluth, GA

2011

BA in SOCIOLOGY

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS - Urbana-Champaign, IL

2001

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

* MBA professional possessing over six years of management expertise

* Pertinent skills include profit & loss management, team leadership and training

* Incorporated quantitative skills in analyzing sales figures and profitability assessments

* Effective organizational, time management, verbal and written communication proficiency

* Demonstrated ability to self train with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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