High School Accounts Payable
Resume:
Amanda K Young
Auburn, AL 36832
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SUMMARY
Manages relationships with off-shore vendor and domestic firms, with regards to purchase of goods and/or service for manufacturing purposes. Initiates contact with prospective vendors, negotiates and enforces every contract term. Reviews MRP demand with the goal of ensuring that all production/ customer demands are met.
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Kason Industries 2009 - 2015
Supervisor - Imports
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Utilize global and domestic industry networks and research material, buyer planner sources new vendors as needed to maintain consistency and quality of goods obtaining price quotes seeking the best product at the lowest cost, negotiating as necessary.
Solicit bid proposals and prepare purchase orders spelling out the terms of agreement. Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations. Follows up on orders and monitor shipments to ensure that materials are shipped and delivered on promised dates. Coordinates and schedules container deliveries with appropriate warehouse supervisors. Maintained records and follow-up files of purchases, monitoring both the level of service and the quality of products received. If a vendor falls short of expectations, maintains the authority to end the working relationship without jeopardizing continuity of supply.
Track ISF (10plus2) documents and process with appropriate broker. Maintain custom document files. Work with accounts payable regarding supplier and vendor invoices and coordination of wire transfers. Works in conjunction with Sales to ensure product deliveries coincide with export of goods. JD-PU-0004 1/27/2012
Kason Industries 2000 - 2009
Senior Buyer/Supervisor
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for supporting manufacturing operations with sound and accurate purchasing schedules on a regular basis which include review, plan and schedule stock needed to meet customer requirements. Reviews and sets inventory goals for the assigned product lines. Analyze potential suppliers and annual review of existing suppliers reviewing costs, quality, delivery and other pertinent factors.
Followed up on orders and monitor shipments to ensure that materials are shipped and delivered on promised dates.
Contacted suppliers regarding material problems, incorrect or damaged shipments for resolution. Promoted to Supervisor in January 2006
Assumed leadership role in managing key, strategic relationships with vendors and key internal company personnel.
Kason Industries 1994 - 2000
Junior Buyer/Expeditor
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide office and clerical support to assist with efficient operation of daily tasks which include data entry, maintaining and entering purchase orders.
Followed up on orders and monitor shipments to ensure that materials are shipped and delivered on promised dates.
Maintained records and follow-up files of purchases, import shipments and related matters. Worked with accounts payable regarding supplier and vendor invoices. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong negotiating skills.
Knowledge of principles involved in strategic planning and purchasing processes. Ability to work on multiple projects at once, the ability to juggle many tasks simultaneously. Highly organized.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures managing files and records Computer and typing skills having experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel) in tandem with the ability to quickly learn any proprietary software used for the review and procurement of good and/or services. Knowledgeable in the use of general office equipment Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, instructions and procedure manuals JD-PU-0004 1/27/2012
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma Newnan High School 1994
Certified Customs Specialist NCBFAA 2010-2015
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