MILISSA SCHMIDT
Becker, MN
ad0r2s@r.postjobfree.com
Procurement Professional with cross functional experiences in supply chain, inventory management, planning & customer service.
Strengths:
Proficient in Microsoft Tools, Problem-Solving, Written & Verbal Communication, Process Improvement, Team Building, Detail-Oriented, Self-Starter
WORK EXPERIENCE
Buyer
11/2012 to Present
Kent Corporation
Foley, MN
Raw Material and Packaging Buyer for the Kent Precision Food Group's Foley location. Sourcing new vendors and materials for customer needs. Work with qualityand vendors on non-conformance materials. Negotiated pricing and contract details. Initiated and participated in trials for new materials and packaging. Work with planning on short term and long term schedules. Backed up planner as needed. Tactical Buyer for Kent Pet in Muscatine, Iowa. Procuring truckloads of needed materials to support the 24/7 operation of Kitty Litter. Maintain vendor relationships.
Cross trained with other buyers to support the multiple business units of Kent and to cover vacations. Completed Foundations Training on Leading Self - 2019
Production Coordinator
02/2003 to 11/2012
Viking Coca Cola
St. Cloud, MN
Planned, purchased materials for and scheduled 3 production lines. Mantained appropriate Inventory levels. Worked with sales on forecast and upcoming promotions. Worked with warehouse on shipping schedules and trucking logistics. Start up team on Management Systems and ISO certification.
Buyers Assistant
08/2000 to 06/2002
SPX Valves & Controls / Dezurik
Sartell, MN
Purchased MRO Items, negotiated supply contracts
SKILLS
Purchasing/Procurement - 10+ years
Demand Planning - 10+ years
Creativity and Problem Solving - 10+ years
Leadership - 4 years
EDUCATION
St. Cloud Technical College
Associate
Administrative Assistant
St. Cloud
08/1998 to 05/2000
Member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 260, Monticello, MN
Past President 2020 - 2023