BRENDA F WILLIAMS
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77039
*************@*****.***
Seeking a challenge in a rewarding career with the opportunity to advance, with effective on-the-job performance where my experience and leadership abilities can contribute toward to profession growth of the company.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with Purchasing Systems: JD EDWARDS, SAP, MRP, AS400, FILEMAKER, CICS, NAV, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, KEY-PUNCH, 10 KEY BY TOUCH. Ability to accommodate changing priorities and multi-tasks related to customer need. Excellent teamwork building skills. Typing 60-65 wpm.
WORK HISTORY
August 2023 - Jan. 2024
ENQUEST ENGERY SOLUTIONS Houston, Tx.
MANUFACTURING EXPEDITOR
Work closely with Supply Chain department staff to ensure timely and accurate distribution of needed materials while also handling purchasing issues. Problem–Solving to reduce the impact of late shipments. Escalation of complex issues to Procurement Specialists and Supply Chain Supervisor. Resolve receiving and invoicing discrepancies. Monitor Vendor Performance, recommending modifications when necessary. Submit Purchase Orders to Suppliers from Quotations provided by Procurement Specialists. Update Purchase Order delivery dates as needed for On-Time delivery. Inform Production Planners and Project Management of Potential delays to Projects.
July 2015 – Present
Uber Share Ride
March 2011 – Feb. 2021 Houston, Tx.
STEWART & STEVENSON
SR. PURCHASING COORDINATOR
Responsible for managing the timing of delivery and meeting strict deadlines. Communicate daily with vendors to make sure the merchandise is being forwarded on the specified shipping date. Follow-up with suppliers in advance of on-time delivery dates. Confer with suppliers concerning late deliveries. Update delivery dates and comments in JD Edwards. Immediately address any issues, delays, or concerns to buyers. Forward P.O.D’s & Packing Slip’s to Receiving to receive in Material.
Nov. 2008 – Jan. 2011
G E OIL & GAS / Adecco Engineering & Technical Houston, Tx.
EXPEDITER
Daily communication with suppliers regarding material shortages, changes in material need dates and recommitted vendor promise dates. Continuously updating expedite file with vendor comments, and purchase order delivery details as provided by supplier, including external invoice resolution.
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Oct. 2006 – June 2008
EXPRO AMERICAS OIL & GAS Houston, Tx.
BUYER
Purchase Mechanical Parts, Electronic Components, Machine Parts, Tubing, Cable, Bearing, Seals, Rods, O-Rings, Manifolds, Valves, Chokes, Electrical & Industrial Supplies, Hoses, and other commodities as needed. Create, Place, and Monitor all purchase orders for assigned parts, supplies, and commodities. Monitor open purchase orders, maintain delivery schedules, and expedite delivery by contacting Vendors to ensure that parts, supplies and equipment are shipped on or before the specified shipping date. Resolve supplier problems associated with over shipments, shortages, discrepant or obsolete materials, and rework or scrap materials. Maintain supplier relationships in order to drive down cost and improve service while continually achieving the highest level of product quality.
April 2005 – Oct. 2006
PIPING TECHNOLOGY & PRODUCT, INC. Houston, Tx.
BUYER
Purchase Round Bars, Plates, Variable Springs, Constants, Creosotes Cold & Hot, Pipe Guides, Pipe Anchors, Pipe Clamps, Beam,
Rods, U-Bolts, Hold-Downs, Bell Mouth Reducers, Orifice Plates, Flanges and Dampers Louvers. Crete purchase orders to suppliers within one day of receipt of order. Maintain open orders schedule, adjusts on hand levels, and set inventory levels of market research, engineering and manufacturing resources, expedite material on time, ahead, and behind schedule for customers under the conditions of time restraint cost and supplier lead time.
May 1999 – Feb. 2005
BAKER OIL TOOLS Houston, Tx.
PLANNER II / BUYER
Responsible for the development and implementation of production and manufacturing schedules to meet customer requirements and maintain proper inventory levels. Negotiate price and lead time insuring compatibility between supplier lead time and customer schedule expectations. Communication of drawing, Specs, Quality Requirements. Create and issue discrete and blanket order release. Replenishment of stock according to the planning of product line. Interface with Engineering, Quality and Sales Departments as required, source new parts along with internal and emergency requirements. Expedite stock shortage identified by warehouse formalize supplier delivery date commitments in MRP. Take necessary actions to ensure the respect of the negotiated delivery date including express transport with appropriate authorization. Continually work to improve quality, delivery and costs through programs which improve overall quality of vendors. Review open requirements, monitoring vendor performance, and expediting where necessary. Assure that problems relating to delivery, quality or pricing are promptly conveyed to the vendor and within the computer system in an accurate and timely manner. Review invoices for purchased commodities as required by Accounts Payable. Resolved discrepancy problems with Accounts Payable in a timely manner. Work with traffic personnel to schedule backhauls of purchased parts on corporate trucks and/or corporate approved carriers.
June 1995 – April 1999 Houston, Tx.
INTERNATIONAL TOOL & SUPPLY
DATA ENTRY / EXPEDITER
Data entry of sales and purchase orders, review, print, and distribute inquires and reports. Maintain quotation log and provide administrative support. Prepare and forward inquiries to vendors; expedite to ensure quotations and forward to sales administrators. Set up files for orders received. Prepare billing release forms upon notification of shipments.
EDUCATION
Phillis Wheatley
Education Level: High School Diploma / Graduate
TRAINING
Massey Business College
KEY PUNCH
TEXAS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
WORD PROCESSING