Ann Kelash

Ogilvie, MN

320-***-****

adunby@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Highly skilled and dependable buyer and outsourcing specialist with excellent negotiating ability and high standards for operational efficiency and accuracy. Skilled at inventory control and job costing across complex production lines. Quick learner, self-motivated and a solid team player.

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

Senior Buyer, Reliant Systems, Inc., Zimmerman, MN, Jan. 2022 - Present

Manage purchasing of electrical components, wire, and cable to meet shifting production and delivery schedules

Work closely with inventory, engineering, and receiving to manage processes and ensure timely and cost-efficient component delivery

Collaborate with planning and scheduling to align inventory with production schedules and capacities for optimum efficiency and throughput

Work with engineering to substitute or rotate materials to cover potential shortages and document changes

Communicate risks and date changes in any orders or shipments

Senior Buyer/Outsourcing Specialist, Ichor, Inc., Sauk Rapids, MN, March. 2017 - Jan. 2022

Purchased materials for multiple production departments based on defined production and delivery schedules

Coordinated, managed order changes to meet shifting manufacturing priorities

Worked with schedulers to modify and adjust purchasing priorities and optimize shipping and delivery processes

Ensure raw materials and production resources are available to meet production schedules

Comply with quality protocols and coordinate with internal departments to meet defined standards

Senior Buyer/Customer Service Rep, Plastech Corportion., Rush City, MN, Sept. 2013 – March 2017

Create production schedules using MRP for multiple lines and cells

Interface directly with customer on order changes, expedites, or cancellations

Manage customer inventory levels based on monthly forecasts

Analyze and manage build plans, capacity, and inventory levels

Work with cross-functional groups to ensure on-time product deliveries

Plan shipping schedules and methods

Senior Buyer/Planner, Polar Tank Trailer, Holdingford, MN, Dec. 2008 – August 2011

Worked on contracts for stainless tubing (square, rectangular and round)

Analyze new purchase requirements and shipping dates to ensure on-time delivery of required parts

Purchasing Manager, Northland Stainless, Tomahawk, MN, June 2006 – Dec. 2008

Analyze and adjust purchasing needs based on changes in raw materials, equipment, and customer orders

Vendor qualification, price negotiation and quality/accuracy inspection

SKILLS/EXPERTISE

ERP Systems, General Ledger Accounting, Negotiation, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Payroll, Microsoft Excel, Physical Inventory, Job Costing, Front Page (web design)

EDUCATION

XXXx High School, (CITY),

REFERENCES

Available Upon Request

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