Supply Chain Professional, Buyer/Purchasing
Resume:
Ann M. Svoboda
**** ********* **** ● Independence, Ohio 44131 ● 216-***-**** ● ******@***.***
LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL
Experienced Supply Chain Professional with 20 years of continued career progression accompanied by key accomplishments in highly competitive industries. Well-developed business and supply chain understanding attained through diverse assignments in logistics, sales, and business analysis.
Core Competencies:
● Customer Service ● Purchasing/Vendor Management
● Procurement & Inventory Control ● Operations Management
● Distribution & Transportation ● Shipping & Receiving
● Budgeting & Cost Reduction ● MRP/ERP Knowledge
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Joy Global, Inc., Solon, Ohio 2009 - Present
Buyer/Inventory Analyst
Procure assigned commodities to assure best quality, price and delivery
Negotiate contracts and agreements that provide best possible terms for the company
Manage annual inventory purchases of $20M
Monitor customer backorders to provide efficient customer service
Expedite part shortages with vendors and internal suppliers
Analyze excess/obsolete parts for rework or conversion to a salable part
Rockwell Automation, Inc., Twinsburg, Ohio 2008 - 2009
Buyer (Contract Position)
Managed $7 - $60 million in spend across 7,000+ SKU’s depending on commodity role
Supply chain performance focused on on-time delivery performance and shorter, optimized lead times
Initiated and completed request for quotations, part sets ups, end of life planning for SKU’s, material allocation negotiations and conducted open market searches to meet gaps in supply chain in times of crisis and critical shortages
Work to achieve invoice resolution where needed, created PO's and confirmed delivery dates
Automation Tool & Die, Inc., Brunswick, Ohio 2006 - 2008
Logistics Manager
Management of customer and vendor relationships to increase loyalty and service opportunities
Reduced freight costs by 40% within one year
Work with warehouse staff and inventory management to expedite order processes and fulfillment
Reduced labor costs in the warehouse by 50%
Implemented first time cycle count program for $2.2M of inventory
Control receiving, shipping, inventory control and the internal flow of goods
Northern Stamping, Valley View, Ohio 2005 - 2006 Shipping/Inventory Control Manager (Closed one of three facilities)
Control receiving, shipping, inventory control and the internal flow of goods
Analyze logistical processes and implement operational improvements for cost savings
Discovered and implemented new applications for existing MRP System
Lead a team of 10-15 employees
Ann M. Svoboda
6681 Kingscote Park ● Independence, Ohio 44131 ● 216-***-**** ● ******@***.***
Heads and Threads Int’l, Middleburg Heights, Ohio October 2004 to April 2005
Inside Sales/Shipping (Contract Position)
Contributed to financial success of branch. (Billing, Inventory Control, AP & AR)
Generated new business along with the maintenance of existing accounts.
Coordinated the efforts of purchasing to ensure timely delivery.
Implemented Marketing Strategies to increase new business.
RB&W Manufacturing, Kent, Ohio June 2002 to August 2004
Inside Sales & Customer Service Manager (Location Closed)
Managed $20M Inside Sales & Customer Service Department
Successfully Managed team of 8 employees
Solicited new clients, increasing sales volume with existing client base and analysis of production reports to ensure timely sales order processing and delivery.
Analyzed customer service call activity, handled customer inquiries and addressed escalated customer call issues.
Materials Coordinator/Shipping Manager
Introduced program to save company $100K in shipping & processing costs
Increased On-Time Delivery from 18% to 100% within eight months
Coordinated finished goods shipment and delivery for both domestic and international sales through self-developed relationships with international sourcing companies and freight forwarders.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Finance - Baldwin Wallace College
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