Donna Dean

SUMMARY

Experienced buyer in overseeing multiple product lines. Purchase as wells as streamlining material to help reduce cost saving millions on private and government contracts. Manage inventory for two facilities. Interacted with engineering on new designs and existing projects, as well as working to supply material for manufacturing. Worked along with Sales on new quotes and any material issue that might impacted delivery. Interface between accounting and supplies, whether it was setting up an account or working to resolve invoicing issues. Proficient in pricing structures, supplier relations and contract negotiation.

EXPERIENCE

Rapiscan Systems AS&E - Purchasing - Buyer - Planner

Corbin, KY • 09/2005 - 11/2022

Researched sources for material as well as other services to maintain flexibility, high quality, and competitive pricing.

Negotiated payment terms.

Synchronized supply chain inventory with customer demand to mitigate excess and obsolete inventory.

Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost, and quality.

Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.

Participated in supplier calls to define component deliveries, meeting scheduled production dates.

Evaluated quotations from suppliers to determine best source. While I checked cost and lead time, I also looked at past orders for any quality issues, prior to awarding an order.

Implemented contractual documentation into purchase order, encompassing corporate and government requirements.

Liaised with accounting and vendors to minimize and clear up invoice discrepancies.

Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.

Organized inventory for multiple locations and diversified product selections.

Tracked shipments to ensure delivery.

Verified receipt of items by comparing items ordered to items received.

Tri Tech / CDR / Ayrshire Manufacturing - Buyer / Data Entry / Inventory Analysis

Williamsburg, KY • 05/2001 - 09/2005

Scanned and stored files and records electronically to reduce paper files and secure data.

Coordinated, scheduled and executed in-depth data entry projects.

Gathered and documented statistical information to generate reports.

Supported document reviews and auditing by locating and providing required data, reporting on input procedures and other relevant circumstances as necessary.

Responded to daily inquiries and requests within mandated timeframe to meet deadlines.

Monitored updates to company databases and corrected identified errors.

Completed accurate and efficient data entry and database updates to support business operations.

Speedway Gas Station - Retail Associate Manager

Corbin, KY • 04/1991 - 04/2000

Delegated tasks and communicated expected deadlines to team members, supervising task completion.

Interviewed job applicants and selected skilled individuals to fill store positions.

Supervised bank deposits and inventory receipts as part of closing procedures.

Observed team members interacting with customers and privately offered feedback and coaching to improve skills.

Greeted customers and offered assistance in finding needed items.

Inspected store interior and exterior to check merchandise presentation and proper signage.

Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.

Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.

Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.

CONTACT

adu9ms@r.postjobfree.com

606-***-****

Corbin, Kentucky 40701

SKILLS

Procurement Specialist

Multi-tasking strength

Schedule Management

Accurate recordkeeping

Multiply ERP Systems

Contract negotiation

Creative Problem Solving

Inventory Analyst

Cost Reduction

Executive Management Support

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Working On Bachelors in Business

SCC

London KY

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