Tammy Abahazi
Lagrange, OH *4050
**********@*****.***
Summary
Successful in purchasing, inventory control & planning with 10 + years of experience in large-scale manufacturing
and supply chain environment. Comprehensive knowledge of purchasing methods procedures contracts research methods, negotiations and techniques. Strongly organized self-motivated and goal-oriented; refined ability to successfully communicate with the public other employees and vendors. Excellent ability to maintain an active awareness of best practices within the disciplines of business.
Key Strengths
Inventory Control Analytical Skills
Accounting SAP
Sourcing Planning
Procurement Account Management
Work Experience
Planner
Heroux Devtek, Inc. – Strongsville, Ohio
September 2021-Present
•Maintain Production Schedules
•Identify product shortages
•Set priorities for the assembly & machine work centers
•Work with multiple sites expediting parts
•Assist with Capacity Planning
•Create and distribute machine & ship schedules
•Place purchase orders
•Compose charts and pivot tables
•Assist with inventory control
•Perform other duties as assigned
Buyer/Planner
Kennametal, Inc. (Kelly Services) – Solon, OH
August 2020 – August 2021
•Maintains effective and proper relations with suppliers and their representatives
•Manages all purchasing activities, including but not limited to other responsibilities as necessary
•Places purchase orders with vendors based upon sales orders and established inventory levels
•Reconciles invoices as required
•Minimizes inventory to reduce working capital while maximizing service level to the customer
•Reviews forecast and master data to close supply gaps before they impact customers
•Demonstrates and maintains effective cost reduction strategies
•Maintains effective and proper relations with suppliers
•Proactive planning fence allocation and scheduling process development to improve OTD.
•Review demand and requirements 3-13 weeks in advance.
•Resolve any constraints in advance of the scheduling function.
•Identify capacity issues early and balance work center loads where needed by working with work center Schedulers and Master Scheduler.
•Support Manufacturing Schedulers to manage manufactured items inventory, blending /reduction of scrap.
•Coordinates preparation for production schedules and material orders; communicates production plans effectively across the organization.
Buyer/Planner
VWR International/Avantor - Solon, OH
July 2018 to August 2020
•Maintains effective and proper relations with Vendors
•Manages all purchasing activities including negotiations to ensure raw material costs profitability
•Places purchase orders with vendors based upon sales orders and established inventory settings
•Reconciles invoices as required
•Minimizes inventory to reduce working capital while maximizing service level to the customer
•Reviews forecast and master data to close supply gaps before they impact customers
•Demonstrates and maintains effective cost reduction strategies
•Performs other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.
•Improves the responsiveness of the operation through managing lead times and collaborating with stakeholders to improve the supply chain.
•Proactive planning fence allocation and scheduling process development to improve OTD.
•Review demand and requirements 3-13 weeks in advance.
•Resolve any constraints in advance of the scheduling function.
•Identify capacity issues early and balance work center loads where needed by working with work center Schedulers and Master Scheduler.
•Support Manufacturing Schedulers to manage manufactured items inventory, blending /reduction of scrap.
•Coordinates preparation for production schedules and material orders; communicates production plans effectively across the organization.
•Work with Sales to review customer forecast / S&OP reviews.
Supply Chain/Operation Analyst
Compass Health Brands - Middleburg, OH
March 2014 to July 2018
•Develops and updates key metric reporting for distribution
•Monitor warehouse cycle program counts to ensure warehouse is current with all activity.
•Reviews cycle count adjustments to review large variances and review with warehouse managers on a weekly basis.
•Assist with analyzing freight spend and suggest areas for cost improvement.
•Manages inventory levels at fulfillment partner locations and schedules product transfers as needed.
•Audits entry of fulfillment program sales orders to ensure accuracy prior to invoicing.
•Prepares reports for vendor rebate programs, audits for accuracy and submits to vendors on monthly basis.
•Applies all vendor rebates in ERP system upon vendor approval. Resolves disputes accordingly.
•Prepare inventory usage and stock status reports submits to Sourcing upon request.
•Monitors inventory stock levels at all Distribution Centers to ensure proper inventory stock levels.
Works with Sourcing to initiate internal transfers as needed.
•Prepare inventory usage and stock status reports related to customer drop ship programs and submit to Sourcing on a weekly basis.
•Prepare inventory backorder reports and run analysis on items and customers affected. Publishes to team members on weekly basis.
•Categorizes vendor inventory returns and claims and enters related credits into system as needed. • Assists in troubleshooting of system issues related to ERP and WM
Multilink, Inc. – Elyria, OH
Buyer
Financial Analyst
Danco Metal Products, Inc - Avon Lake, OH
National Chain Analyst
American Greetings Company - Cleveland, OH
Purchasing Agent
Emtec, Inc.- Elyria, Ohio
Education
Associate in Business
Lorain County Community College - Elyria, OH
Training
QS9000
APICS