LUCINDA PERRY

Raleigh, NC

919-***-**** ò acvu35@r.postjobfree.com

Procurement ò Inventory Management ò Process Improvements

Project Management ò Team Development ò General Business Practices

Accomplished, results-oriented, Senior Buyer with extensive experience providing exceptional leadership and strategic solutions to maximize profits while decreasing operational expenses. Extensive cross-functional expertise in purchasing, inventory management, relationship management, and the development of integral process improvements. Proven ability to develop procedures that result in a decrease in overhead while increasing profits. Attentive to customer needs, delivering requirements to ensure retention and loyalty. Able to establish strategic vendor/supplier relationships to develop performance-based, low cost solutions.

Selected Highlights

Promoted to Buyer II, successfully manage and source parts for Operation cells supporting GE, Honeywell Engines, Hamilton Sundstrand, Pratt & Whitney, UTAS, Rolls Royce & US Military

Improved methods to manage inventory levels and greatly reduce inventory liability

Selected to serve as the primary procurement support for Defense Logistics Agency(DLA) due to exceptional professional acumen

Commended for strong communication skills, represented Honeywell when visiting suppliers to assess capabilities

Collaborated with expeditors, schedulers, and Global Planning Network to overcome near term part constraints

Core Competencies

Relationship Management

Materials Management

Streamlining Operations

Risk Management

Inventory Management

Lean Manufacturing

Production Analysis

Budgeting

Vendor Management

Logistics

Supply Chain Operations

Resource Management

Education

Wake Technical College, Raleigh, NC: Anticipated 2017

Associate of Applied Science Candidate – Business Administration & Accounting

Relevant Coursework: Purchasing Fundamentals, Logistics, Supply Chain Management Financial and Managerial Accounting, Economics, Business Law

Professional Experience

Honeywell Aero ò Rocky Mount, NC ò 2006 – 2015

Global Procurement Buyer / Buyer II

Promoted to Buyer II, successfully manage and source parts for Operation cells supporting GE, Honeywell Engines, Hamilton Sundstrand, Pratt & Whitney, UTAS, Rolls Royce & US Military

Improved methods to manage inventory levels and greatly reduce inventory liability

Selected to serve as the primary procurement support for Defense Logistics Agency(DLA) due to exceptional professional acumen

Commended for strong communication skills, represent Honeywell when visiting suppliers to assess capabilities

Collaborate with expeditors, schedulers, and Global Planning Network to overcome near term part constraints

Integrated innovative strategies for more effectively resolving receiving discrepancy issues

Utilized multiple software solutions for issuing return to vendor / rework order purchase orders for both interdivisional orders and suppliers

Serve as a key liaison with Site Supply Specialist and site concerns including Engineering and Quality coordination

Ensure that supplier issues which are holding active product from forward progress in pursuit of the production plan are addressed and resolved daily

Proactively engage time-sensitive problems, participate in Rapid Problem Solving (RPS) and Continuous Improvement (CI) activities

Provide expert support to PDCA teams and true root cause corrections. (Plan/Do/Check/Act)

Assure Bill of Material structures and changes are made which involve vendor off load while operating under strict deadlines and heavy workload

Primary coordinator for vendor tooling, responsible for invoice payment once tooling is cleared for production

Improved efforts to support indirect procurement actions and work with both direct and indirect sourcing for materials needed to support the production plans and production cycle times

Support visual management & 5S as well as engage in problem visualization which is reviewed daily and supported as required

Continuously assist with inventory management by implementing various processes including PULL, Vendor Managed Inventor, Kan ban, and more

Streamlined methodologies to issue return to vendor/rework purchase orders for both interdivisional and supplier returns

Develop Standard Work for Site Supply Specialist and Buyers as well as superior training for various Processes needed to perform Standard Work

Integral member of procurement team which analyzes current and future state of standard work between buyers in United States and administrators in Mexico

Sourced numerous vendors, developed relationships and obtained detailed quotes to ensure our services were met for the lowest cost and highest quality possible

Negotiated contracts and pricing with vendors and saved over $15M with superior negotiations

Placed orders for various mechanical components to ensure company was working at top productivity

Collaborated with numerous departments to ensure on time delivery of all material and played a key role in increasing customer service efforts

Responsible for developing solutions for numerous non-conformance issues between vendors and the company to improve our inventory, flow of parts and maintain our growth strategy

Performed physical inventory on a quarterly basis – able to reduce consigned material & dead stock by 23%

Additional Experience

Accounting Specialist, Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc. Rocky Mount, NC: 2005

Vendor Credit Specialist, MBM Corporation, Rocky Mount, NC: 2003-2004

Retail Loans Specialist/Leasing Associate/ Data Services Associate, RBC Centura Bank, Inc. Rocky Mount, NC: 1997-2002

Additional Credentials

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher) SAP, Peachtree, QuickBooks, AS400, NCAS, ITAS, Oracle, Mac Pac, Business Objects, Web Plan, SharePoint

Professional Development

Six Sigma Lean Green Belt Certification

Volunteering Experience

Red Cross /NC PTA / Big Brother, Big Sister / YMCA / Churches

Interests

Reading, Hiking, Traveling,

Detailed Professional References Available upon Request

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