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JENNIFER BISHOP
PROFILE SUMMARY
An accomplished and experienced purchasing and Inventory control professional with more than 20 years of relevant experience. A proven record of managing customer orders from manufacturing to timely delivery with optimal planning, cost avoidance, and cycle-time reductions. A successful factory controller with experience in production, quality management, purchasing, inventory management, and financial management.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Retail Purchasing and Inventory Control Administration
Delaware North Sep 2018-Present
Responsible for purchasing all retail items for 5 local locations along with assisting the Western Region: Kalaloch National Park Lodge, Tenaya National Park Lodge, Seqioia Lodge and Kings Canyon Lodge and also Grand Canyon Village Market, Tusayan General Store, Desert View General Store, Yavapai Gift and Desert View Trading Post.
Monitoring and maintaining current inventory levels using Netsuite database; process purchasing orders as required; tracking orders, investigating and resolving problems.
Recording purchases, maintaining the database, performing a physical count of inventory, and reconciling actual stock count to computer-generated reports.
Successfully processing and approves approximately 50 invoices per day for payments processes and documents returns as required following established procedures.
Production Assistant
Rainsville Technology Inc. Nov 2017-July 2018
Provided all materials needed for daily production in a fast-paced technology integrated environment. Guided complex production teams for time reduction, cost avoidance and improvement in productivity
Supervised and guided production team of 60 members for better results.
Trained new employees in their designated work areas to create synergy between employees and capital investment
Communicate with vendors, management personnel, customers, and technical experts as necessary to coordinate production and shipping activities and resolve issues efficiently.
Gather and record relevant production data during every shift and create detailed reports of production rates, inventory levels, raw materials used, quality control measures, and customer data.
Manufacturing Planner II
BAE Systems Mar 2015-Sep 2017
Reviewed/analyzed MRP output reports to determine valid requirements.
Accelerated or deferred 1500 purchase orders per month purchase order release in a timely manner resulting in a steady flow of parts to support manufacturing.
Analyzed, monitored, and maintain purchase order due dates to meet the current production output plan.
Maintained system integrity by assuring that system lead time mirrors the current environment.
Maintained current delivery and supplier ISO Certified quality status. Work closely with purchasing, warehouse and planning personnel to review, and recommend changes to order policies
Created and scheduled manufacturing work orders in accordance with preset procedures and timely deliveries.
Release requisitions in a timely manner with accuracy to the appropriate quantity, delivery, and financial requirements. dependent on current open contracts
Review inventory to relieve excess material assist with cash flow requirements
Analytical Team Management
Work Ethic
Communication skills
Purchasing
Planning
Time management
Leadership skills
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite
Inventory ERP system
NetSuite
MAPICS
REFERENCE
Jamie Salter
Western Regional Buyer Delaware North
Ted Hansen
Planner Buyer Delaware North
Nancy Reuter
Purchasing Manager
Purchasing Specialist-Expeditor
BAE Systems Mar 2009-May 2015
Expedited approximately 1600 purchase orders and ensure timely order delivery
Collected and analyzed data from suppliers to alert buyers of potential or impending problems.
Led expedite/kit scheduling meetings to ensure the orders are met in a timely manner.
Prepared and issued request for quote (RFQ) for more efficient purchasing systems.
Created and maintained reports to track supplier delivery status to identify and address downward trends in performance.
Inventory Specialist - Scheduler
BAE Systems Jun 2006 - Mar 2009
Scheduled, coordinated, and monitored the flow of all non-conforming material through designated work centers to meet overall vehicle schedule commitments.
Assisted in maintaining valid and accurate bills of material with the engineering department for assigned work centers.
Analyzed floor/kit shortages due to non-conforming material to proactively identify shortages.
Coordinate and expedite the timely disposition and turn-around of all non-conforming material identified on the floor.
Warehouse Material Handler
BAE Systems May 2005-Jun 2006
Provided required materials to the floor manager on time.
Use MAPICS system to inquire about parts availability issues.
Work directly with Production ATL(s) to resolve materials issues.
Build kits to ensure efficient and timely production
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Spinning Machine Operator
Leesburg Yarn Mills Jun 2004-May 2005
Financial Management/Accounting
U.S. Air Force Jun 1999-June 2003
EDUCATION
High School Cherokee County High School
Community College of the Air Force
Finance and accounting certificate 1999
Jacksonville State University
General Studies 2003
Gadsden State Community College-
General Studies 2004