Senior Buyer Inventory Control
Resume:
Shannon Regan
Senior Buyer
Lakeland, FL *****
**********@*****.***
To continue achieving a successful career, utilizing years of experience and college education, with commitment to professional growth and development
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Buyer II
Mobilemodular - Auburndale, FL
September 2022 to Present
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve lowest total cost for branch procurement activity.
• Participate as directed with procurement activity on Regional and National Bid projects.
• Participate in company-wide design and implementation of supply based management/development programs to include strategic sourcing, implementation of industry best practices, total inventory cost reduction, etc.
• Manage and sustain the RFQ process and company Price Agreements and contracts that protect the long-term interests of the Company.
• Maximize the efficiency of all aspects of the ordering process. Establish and monitor vendor and IC performance standards.
• Maintain the appropriate level of inventory
• Work with suppliers to resolve product complaints and delivery issues.
• Manage a sufficient amount of vendors to ensure a reliable supply of materials to support production.
• Participate and support the inventory control and loss prevention procedures as necessary.
• Support and sustain the existing protocols/systems/response times in serving internal customers
(Warehouse/Services/Sales
Senior Buyer
Danielle Outdoor Living - Mulberry, FL
August 2018 to September 2022
Purchases materials or other goods and coordinates activities involved with procuring products and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising. Receives and reviews requisitions requesting goods or services. Interviews and confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, pricing, availability, and delivery schedules. Selects products for purchase using the company approved guidelines and standards of acceptability. Manages defective material procedures and proper disposition with supply base. Performs cycle counts and is responsible for inventory accuracy. Expedites orders and requests as needed.
Essential Responsibilities
• Prepares purchase orders or bid requests
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
• Maintains procurement records for costs, delivery, product quality, vendor performance, and inventory status
• Manages defective material process with quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine root cause of defect and take corrective action
• Keeps abreast of market trends, changes in business practices in their assigned commodity
• Keeps abreast of new materials and products entering the market
• Expedite delivery of goods to users
• Performs inventory cycle counts
• Schedule repairs and maintenance for shop equipment and vehicles
• Monitor maintenance through the use of the Fleet Maintenance system
• Manage the repair/replacement of small power tools MATERIALS & OPERATIONS MANAGER
Altaquip LLC - Lakeland, FL
September 2011 to August 2018
Developed and took action to achieve cost and expense improvement program. Directed and coordinated all functional personnel to continually achieve a high degree of professional performance.
Communicated and interfaced with Operations manager, his staff and others in or outside the operation, concerning all matters that affect the wellbeing of the operation when related to the materials function. Managed the continual flow of all components or assemblies to other division locations to assure their uninterrupted operation.
Train new employees and cover open positions as needed. Maintain targeted production goals.
Manage warranty claims and consistent rates.
Process flow management.
Work with the service center manager in counseling and setting improvement plans for team members. Managed inventory assets to minimize investments and maximize utilization. Provided solid and consistent architecture of supply chain contracts and agreements including terms, timing and language favorable to the company.
Managed human, equipment and systems resources to effectively carry out shipping, warehousing, receiving, material handling and other supply related functions. Maintained metrics for team to control process.
STORE MANAGER
Walgreens Pharmacy - Lakeland, FL
December 2001 to August 2011
Responsible for all phases of store operations, to ensure that company standards and expectations are consistently met. Executes business plan and associated programs that delivered the desired sales and profit results, while maintaining good quality customer service. Recruited, trained and developed Associates. Developed strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales, and increase profitability. Ensured customer needs were met, complaints are resolved, and service is quick and efficient. Ensured all products and displays are merchandised effectively to maximize sales and profitability. areas. Managed the operations of the stockroom to ensure new merchandise gets to the sales floor in a timely manner. Tight control of all merchandise in stock areas. inventory control, research and development. Performed accounts receivable duties including invoicing, cash application, researching chargeback's, discrepancies, issuing credit memos, reconciliations and responding to customer requests for documentation. Research and development. Performed accounts receivable duties including invoicing, cash application, researching chargeback's, discrepancies, issuing credit memos, reconciliations and responding to customer requests for documentation. Coordinated all department functions for team of 50+ employees with a weekly store sales profit of over $100,000. Education
Bachelor's in Business Administration
American InterContinental University
2010
Associate in Business Administration
Polk State College Lakeland - Lakeland, FL
2000
Skills
• INVENTORY (10+ years)
• OPERATIONS (10+ years)
• CUSTOMER SERVICE (9 years)
• RECEPTIONIST (9 years)
• RETAIL SALES (9 years)
• Sales
• Microsoft Excel
• Procurement
• Microsoft Word
• Purchasing
• Negotiation
• Procurement
• Supply chain
• Project management
• ERP systems
• Oracle
• Leadership
• Purchasing
• MRP
• SAP
• Forecasting
• Budgeting
• SAP ERP
• Project leadership
• Manufacturing
• Project coordination
• Microsoft Access
• SharePoint
• Profit & loss
• Construction
• SOX
• CRM software
• Product management
• Business development
• Continuous integration
• Interviewing
• Operations management
• Mentoring
• Cash handling
• Supply chain management
• Analysis skills
• Communication skills
• Inventory management
• Customer service
• Organizational skills
• Microsoft Office
• Procurement management
• Root cause analysis
• NetSuite
• Plastics blow molding
• Typing
• SAP Supply Chain Management
• Data analytics
• Sales
• Production planning
• Supply chain analytics
• QuickBooks
• Contracts
• Business requirements
• Employee evaluation
• Conflict management
• Lean Six Sigma
• Order management system
• Driving
• Warehouse management
• Visio
• Data analysis skills
• Mechanical knowledge
• Pricing
• Oil & gas
• Quality control
• Administrative experience
• Pivot tables
• AS400
• Plumbing
• Forklift
• EDI
Links
http://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-regan-94027a32
Certifications and Licenses
CPR/AED
August 2016 to August 2018
Driver's License
CPR Certification
Certified Purchasing Manager
Class E
Assessments
Attention to detail — Proficient
July 2022
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Full results: Proficient
Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Additional Information
SKILLS
Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Computer Science field from an accredited college, control of Key Performance Indicators. Several years' experience administering purchasing systems. Also proficient in POS, AS400 systems
Ability to resolve computer system issues quickly through analysis Communication skills, leadership, honesty and the ability to work as part of a team, customer service, decision-making, problem solving, flexibility, planning.
Marketing, communications and sales experience. tracking sales progress, heightening employee efficiency when dealing with customers. Loss prevention / Soft touch apprehension Retail Store Operations, P&L Management, Budgeting & Cost Controls, Shrink Reduction/Loss Control, Customer Service Excellence, Teambuilding/Training/Supervision, Inventory Management, Merchandising Strategies, ICC Rules 500/600, Draft Contracts, P/I, FCO, LOI and BCL, Business Development Correspondences, Computer Skills "Full Programs M.S. Office" Adobe Photoshop, Carol Draw,
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