Stephanie A. Magsam

**** ***** ********** **** **** Wayne, Indiana 46809 260-***-**** acv7pc@r.postjobfree.com

DYNAMIC RELATIONSHIP & SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST

Procurement Strategy / Planner / Supply Chain Management

An accomplished purchasing and supply chain specialist with a strong background in complex, high-volume and revenue business operations. A proven passion for purchasing and operational excellence, demonstrated by extreme dedication and commitment to job duties and responsibilities. Drives positive financial and operational performance through completion utilizing a cross functional team to deliver these objectives to the satisfaction of customers.

Core competencies include:

Sourcing Specialist

New Business Development

Business Strategy Management

Customer Relationship Management

Inventory Planning

Supply Chain Management

Process Optimization

Demand Analysis

Logistics

MRP/ERP Systems

Professional Experience

Essex Brownell, Fort Wayne, IN

BUYER / PLANNER (August 2015 – April 2016)

Forge relationships with key stakeholders of supply chain partners. Planned and forecasted future and current inventory based on customer consumption and overall needs.

Selected accomplishments:

Thoroughly investigated defective parts. Sought replacement or refurbishment based on the severity of the damage. Avoided 85% in extra costs by actively seeking RMAs for defective parts.

Determined the minimum and maximum amounts of inventory and maintained a functioning Kanban system. Increased inventory efficiency by 30%.

Interpreted engineering drawings and calculated price points as well as other contract terms.

Terex Advance Mixer, Fort Wayne, IN (February 2014 – August 2015)

Promoted to SENIOR BUYER (February 2015 – August 2015)

Collaboratively led a team of buyers based on current market conditions and customer demand planning. Liaised with key stakeholders of both customers and suppliers.

Selected accomplishments:

Scheduled and tracked orders placed by customers and internally.

Utilized Microsoft Excel and effectively tracked supply and demand.

Procured parts for the plumbing and axle departments as well as general office supplies. Increased productivity 12% by always having the correct inventory of parts and supplies available for use.

BUYER (February 2014 – February 2015)

Directly oversaw all purchasing activities for the frames, plumbing, axle and utility trucks departments. Also procured office supplies to ensure the continued success of the administrative department.

Selected accomplishments:

Accurately determined the production needs of the powder coating department.

Aided the receiving and accounts payable departments with discrepancies on packing slips.

Analyzed current and future production planning to set the correct level of safety stock for raw material. Increased efficiency in parts ordering by 18% .

Nelson Global Products, Fort Wayne, IN

BUYER (CONTRACT) (May 2013 – February 2014)

Contracted through Peoplelink Staffing to be the lead buyer for a variety of automotive companies. Built relationships with new and existing accounts and successfully expanded the business.

Selected accomplishments:

Championed the use of an MRP/ERP system. Maintained the integrity of data entered

Forged long-lasting relationships with suppliers as well as internal teams. Increased internal team and supply base involvement by 25%.

Explored all avenues of cost savings with the supply base. Effectively negotiated contact terms and pricing conditions.

DOMESTIC ENGINEER Fort Wayne, IN (September 2011 – April 2013)

American SportWorks Inc., Fort Wayne, IN (August 2001 – September 2011)

Promoted to SENIOR BUYER (August 2006 - September 2011)

Scheduled the logistics of imported goods on containers from overseas. Orchestrated all general activities of the purchasing department in order to meet senior management’s goals and objectives.

Selected accomplishments:

Scheduled and ordered materials based on the inventory and MRP reports.

Instrumental in the reduction of China air shipment costs. Realized an average monthly savings of 20% on these costs and fees.

Focused in the optimal balance between raw and finished goods inventory. Maximized warehouse space by 16% and virtually eliminated excess inventory.

PLANNER / BUYER (August 2001 – August 2006)

Procured prototype and R&D parts at the lowest possible cost to avoid inventory overages. Collaboratively supervised the paint department team of 4 skilled employees.

Education & Credentials

PURDUE UNIVERSITY, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership & Supervision

Continuing Ed Classes: Foundation of Supply Management, Leadership in Supply Management, Supply Management Performance, Supply Chain Fundamentals

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