Sandy Rauscher
Stacy, MN *****
Cell: 651-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a position as a procurement specialist that utilizes my purchasing experience and knowledge of manufacturing operations.
Highlights
Excellent time management and problem solving skills, Ability to manage and monitor multiple tasks, Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Able to work with little supervision, Strong attention to detail.
Experience
Advance Design & Systems, LLC, 325 Airport Road NE, Pine City, MN, 9/2013 - 6/2016
Purchasing
Responsible for all purchasing and inventory needs including order entry, review and resolve discrepancies related to purchased and outsourced product, tracking orders, expedite.
Prepare shipping documentation and set up shipments
Receive in Purchase Orders
Billing and Invoice discrepancies
Quoting potential orders from customers
Other administrative duties
Industrial Fabrics Corporation, 7160 Northland Circle, Brooklyn Park, MN, 4/11 – 9/2013
Buyer
Responsible for all purchasing needs, create purchase order, review and resolve discrepancies related to purchased product, tracking orders.
Billing and invoicing discrepancy
Utilize Axapta (Microsoft) software to manage purchase orders and determine demand. Maintain inventory levels.
Enter all new Part Number and configurations, vendor info, cost into accounting system.
I-TEK Medical Technologies, 1837 Buerkle Road, St. Paul, MN, 6/2009 – 1/2010
Purchasing/Inventory Consultant
Enova Medical Technologies, 1839 Buerkle Road, St. Paul, MN, 7/2007 - 11/2008
Purchasing Manager
Responsible for all purchasing and inventory needs including order entry, review and resolve discrepancies related to purchased and outsourced product, tracking orders, expedite.
Billing and invoicing discrepancy, resolved PPV, controlling inventory from receiving to issuing, performing cycle counts, scheduling of jobs on the manufacturing floor.
Focal point for interaction between sales and operations concerning demand and capacity issues and to better understand competitive lead times for manufactured items, seek ways to reduce internal lead times as well as lead times to the customer.
Strong systems background, entered all new Part Number, vendor info, cost into accounting system.
Maintain SOP’s for purchasing and inventory processes.
Select and cultivate supplier’s base on their ability to meet company criteria for Quality, Cost, and On-time Delivery.
Conduct periodic reviews of vendors to identify projects to reduce cost, reduce lead time and increase customer service levels.
Strive to minimize obsolete inventory, rework, and waste.
Utilize MRP/manufacturing software such as SBT and TIW to manage purchase orders, determine demand for a specific product line, and manage inventory levels based on usage, forecasts, lead times and inventory targets.
Synovis Interventional Solutions, 475 Apollo Drive, Lino Lakes, MN, 4/1997 – 7/2007
Sr. Buyer
Product pricing negotiation for raw materials, supplies, and services.
Focal point for procurement of products throughout the product life cycle.
Utilize MRP/manufacturing software such as Epicor-Vantage to manage purchase orders, determine demand for a specific product line, and manage inventory levels based on usage, forecasts, lead times and inventory targets.
Interface with Management Team on Purchasing Department Activities such as forecast and shortages.
Perform vendor audits, review vendor profiles for active vendors and most current documentation needed.
Responsible for business improvements within the Purchasing Department.
Experience in manufacturing on the production floor, worked my way up from production operator in all departments.
Provided assistance as a R & D operator and Quality personnel.
Provide the communications link between sales and operations concerning demand and capacity issues.
Managed inventory for safety stock, minimum and maximum requirements, obsolete inventory, and cycle counts.
Education
High School Graduate
Bachelor’s Degree in Business
10+ years purchasing experience
Computer Skills
Knowledge in Windows operating systems such as Windows 98, 2000, and XP
Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Adobe Acrobat
QuickBooks