Purchasing Agent Manager
Resume:
Jenn F Wong
Mt.Laurel, NJ ****4 609-***-****
*********@*****.***
Dependable, self motivated Purchasing Professional with over 10 years experience in a chemical and pharmaceutical environment Cost driven, detail oriented, with excellent problem solving, organizational and communication skills. Able to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision and in a team environment.
Professional Experience
Jan. 2006-June.2019 Bombardier Transportation North American, Camden, NJ Purchasing Agent -Warehouse Supervisor
• Maintains all fleet registrations, keep updates on current dates and cellular phones for site.
• Update cycle count invoicing and receiving in Maximo system
• Conducts special projects to assure updated cards & insurance for rental vehicles, equipment and materials on-site
• Works with other departments for receiving materials or services
• Processes proper documentation for invoicing and returns to various sites
• Maintains and processes Purchase Requisitions in Maximo, converts PR’s to Purchase Orders and submits them to appropriate vendors and designated departments
• Receives invoices for vendors for proper payment, works with onsite Account Finances in order to maintain timely flow of payment and materials
• Confirms with vendors for pricing and accurate Invoicing
• Assumes the role of Purchasing Manger when is out of office
• Updates and maintains Uniforms for Operators and Vehicle mechanics with vendor from sizing, problems, orders and returns
• Negotiated for More Cost efficient coffee vendor and saving company 35% in costs
• Place orders and resolves issues with Coffee supplies and Vending machines at all sites with vendor
• Worked with FRA-Transportation for regulations in Railroad compliance
• Monthly Core checks for safety, fire hazards, equipment.
• Run bi-weekly reports for inventory, material ordered not received.
• Implement Cycle count for employees, keep accurate count for warehouse and yard.
• Make changes update Procedures to streamline processes in storeroom.
• Updates reports for overhauls of train equipments and parts, creates Purchase requisitions.
• Delegates work load to employees, re-certify for Forklift training
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• March 2005-Dec 2005 Cook Composites & Polymers, Pennsauken NJ Purchasing Manager
Responsible for all purchases in a chemical paint resin manufacturing facility. Purchases total excess of $12million annually. Other duties include:
• Maintained inventory control on ordering raw materials in a timely manner at lowest cost
• Effectively ordering raw materials in a timely manner cost savings by 47% in freight costs
• Generated proper paperwork in order to provide appropriate and efficient flow and receipt of materials, and improve proper paperwork flow systems throughout office
• Ensure scheduled batches are maintained by current date in AS400
• Served as a liaison between both the Plant Managers and vendors to ensure production goals were met. Accurately
• Designed a process to improve production resulting in reducing in freight costs and time by 47% For sensitive material, keeping overall costs down and within budget
• Ensured the received paperwork was entered accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Maintained inventory control and ordering of raw materials in a timely manner and for lowest cost.
• Placed, updated and revised Purchase Order in AS/400 system and contacted appropriate vendors with orders.
• Maintained standards and database used in production
• Worked with Warehouse Manager with shipping, inventory, manifest and labeling.
• Previous 12 years of Retail Management helped in working with team, as well as delegating workload to necessary departments in Warehouse, Logistics and appropriate plant Managers.
Oct 1998-July 2004 VWR International, Bridgeport, NJ Onsite Coordinator for Bristol Myers Squibb
Responsible for the ordering and tracking of pharmaceutical related equipment, medicinal substances, and laboratory tools and experimental organisms for Scientists and Researchers at various Bristol Myer Squibb sites. Other duties included:
• Developed a priority system in order to complete multi-faceted job requirements effectively and quickly, in order to meet the needs of all constituents.
• Processed pharmaceutical Purchase Orders, which also included returns and credits
• Successfully resolved customer issues/complaints in a high pressure environment
• Processed and cross referenced customer requests for better pricing and products and expedited respective orders
• Promoted VWR Brand products with vendors
• Created and updated spreadsheets for daily backorder reports Oct 1996 - Oct. 1998 Bell Atlantic, Mt Laurel, NJ
Sales and Service Representative
Resolved billing problems, explained telephone calling features and functions. Sold additional calling features and plans. Other duties included:
• Conducted sales and customer service for residential customers
• Resolved billing disputes and/or problems
• Explained features and calling plans
• Attained extensive Customer Service Training to conform to FCC regulations and standards.
• Effectively defused irate customers
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Lotus, Email, SAP and use of the Internet EDUCATION
The Art Institute of Philadelphia, Philadelphia PA Associate of Arts, Specialized Technology, December 1991 CERTIFICATES AND TRAINING
OSHA Safety Training
Certified in SAP Systems (Purchasing System) Certified in use of various software programs. Formal training in all aspects of Customer Service. In Management for 12 years in Retail, Hiring, training, delegation, payroll, scheduling and discipline.
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