Annie L. Locke
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LinkedIn URL - linkedin.com/in/annie-locke-4444a238
Education:
Benedictine University, Lisle, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management with Honors May 2005
Professional Experience:
Castle Metals, Global Metals Distribution
Specification Writer /Purchasing Support 1/2015- Present
• Independently revise and develop specifications per Castle and industry standards
• Work with vendors to maintain current spec revisions are on file
• Investigate and resolve issues and discrepancies when inbound material is not in compliance with Castle specs
• Authorize personnel to accept or reject material based on specifications that are missing
• Maintain spec tracking system for retrieval
• Prepare annual spec budget
• Purchase spec books/revisions as needed
• Maintain all functions of OSP orders, updating inbound dates, receiving, problem resolution, and various administrative duties
Corporate Expeditor 1/2006 – 12/2014
• Maintained profitable inventory levels by decreasing past due orders by 20%
• Coordinated expediting activities between suppliers and operations to increase on-time delivery and respond to customers’ needs
• Working relationship with over 50 vendors in proactively maintaining current delivery dates and future inbound orders
• Coordinated local material pickup between vendors and dispatcher
• Increased credit union profits by serving as a board member and implementing effective ideas
Test Report Analyst/Inbound Receiving Analyst 2/1998 – 12/ 2005
• Ensured test reports were in compliance with Castle Metals specs
• Worked with suppliers to update and modify test reports as needed
• Scanned test report into WMS system for internal retrieval and verified for accuracy
• Scheduled and received incoming material along with working with buyers and vendors on any problem resolution
• Completed and typed various related forms and compiled data for special related reports
• Compiled data for special related reports
• Maintained received mill test report files
• Retrieved records of material test reports and submitted it to customers
Children and Family Resource Services 1996-1998
Case Manager
• Developed and implemented a long-term care plan for 25 foster children
• Served as liaison between foster and biological parent(s)
• Referred parents for evaluations and drug treatment programs as needed
• Conducted monthly home visits to monitor and ensure the child’s well-being were being met
• Attended weekly/monthly court hearings and administrative case reviews for each family
• Researched and evaluated claims for foster parents before presenting to DCFS for payment
• Prepared and maintained records, documentation and monthly reports, memoranda, letters, etc.
• Ensured accuracy and completeness of case files before presenting in court
Additional Skills:
• Oracle, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word
• Great with interacting and effectively communicating with people from diverse backgrounds, highlighting teamwork and problem solving