Senior Buyer

Ramita Jain

Park Ridge, Il *****. 847-***-****

***********@*****.***

Qualifications Summary:

Strong negotiator procuring the highest quality materials at the best value Project Manager executing cost savings and proposals for cost reductions Strategic Sourcing, Supplier evaluation, and stocking program expert Lead improvement processes and streamlined work flows Value Part Inc., Vernon Hills, IL (11/2015-Present) The global industry leader providing superior quality replacement parts for construction and earth moving equipment

Senior Buyer (11/2015-Present)

- Manage yearly spend of $8.5M procuring 2,200 Rubber tracks and Track hardware parts at the most economical price, optimum quality, and timely delivery

- Directed freight reduction project achieving 17% cost savings ($56k/month)

- Executed payment term increases from 30 to 60 days with key freight forwarders

- Slashed operational costs $200K by implementing immediate warehouse process improvements

- Negotiate major purchasing contracts by soliciting bids, proposals and other requests for quotes

- Develop and implement cost reduction and safety stock programs with all strategic suppliers

- Lead warehouse activities including cycle count program, inventory adjustments, and reallocation John Crane, Inc., Morton Grove, IL (11/1990-11/2015) A $1.5 billion division of Smiths Group manufacturing products to serve the oil, gas, chemical and commercial markets

Senior Buyer (02/2014-11/2015)

- Managed portfolio of 5,800 parts with yearly spend of $33.5 million

- Boosted OTD performance from 62% to 99% in 6 months for a new acquisition by implementing a supplier management system

- Achieved $193k in savings by thorough cost, price, and technical analysis for filters and carbons

- Pioneered cost reduction, safety stock, and kanban replenishment programs with 5 strategic suppliers

- Spearheaded sourcing initiatives and projects to improve cost, delivery and quality

- Executed JIT ordering system with local suppliers, driving lead time reductions of 2 weeks, and improved inventory turns by 25%

Commodity Buyer (05/2010-02/2014)

- Improve and develop relationship with suppliers, brokers and freight companies to maximize service levels and negotiate the best terms

- Implemented supplier evaluation tools to achieve the highest quality and performance of 97% +

- Led new product development startups with supply base by establishing tooling and capacity requirements inside the project lead times

- Project managed prototype orders with comprehensive follow up from initial pricing negotiations through receipt, lab testing, quality conformance, and pilot runs Ramita Jain

Project Analyst (08/2008-05/2010)

Review marketing functions for each business segment globally and ensure data integrity of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to be implemented at all John Crane facilities

- Created presentations and tracking reports providing a strategic dashboard, project status, and planned adherence to the worldwide Executive team

- Collaborated with developers to design improved CRM analysis software to exceed customer needs

- Maintained worldwide audit reports for CEO business reviews to drive resolution of critical tasks

- Implementation expert for multi-division special projects, governed planning meetings, coordinated resourcing requirements, ensured project goal attainment, and formalized project acceptance

- Facilitate biweekly strategic planning meetings and working sessions improving the bottom line Marketing Specialist (Automotive) (04/2003-08/2008) Researched and reported automotive industry market trends to senior management for strategic OEM plans

- Led development of strategies for market opportunities resulting in improved profits of $150K

- Analyzed competitive data to support Global Sales Force in becoming the industry market leader

- Organized and managed industry trade shows increasing business and market share by over 7%

- Created and designed promotional materials for trade shows, product specifications, and guidebooks

- Managed SharePoint projects and led field training to enhance collaboration among employees E-Commerce Application Developer (01/2001 - 04/2003)

- Implemented and managed multiple web development projects

- Launched credit card conversion payment services to new service provider, streamlining the A/R process and saving the company $6,000 annually

Global Product Manager Assistant (01/1998 - 01/2001) Senior Customer Service Representative (02/1996 - 01/1998) Demand Planner (12/1991- 02/1996)

Order Processing Coordinator (11/1990 - 12/1991)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL (2002)

Cum Laude graduate

A.S. Computer Science, Loop College, Chicago, IL (1985)

Cum Laude graduate with Upper Division Honors

CERTIFICATIONS

Trade Compliance Certification (June 2016)

Legal Aspects of Purchasing (2012 - Nahabit and Associates) Effective Negotiating (2013 - Karrass)

Basics of Supply Chain Management (2014 – In-house Training) APICS – Detailed Planning and Scheduling, Supply Chain Management (2015) ERP SOFTWARE & TECHNICAL SKILLS

QAD, MFG PRO, SAP, Microsoft Office, Six Sigma courses, ISO Auditor, Sharepoint, Microsoft Excel certification

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