Supply Chain Purchasing Manager
Resume:
Marisa Rivers
Purchasing Manager
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
adz2dr@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
RivrHub, Oklahoma City, OK — Purchasing Manager
MARCH 2021 - PRESENT
● Develop, lead, and execute approved purchasing strategies to meet sales demand.
● Create and manage purchase orders to ensure product availability for clients, wholesale, and e-commerce sales.
● Conduct receiving reconciliation and address quality control issues with vendors
● Maintain and strengthen vendor purchasing relationships to secure competitive pricing
● Utilize SalesForce vendor management software to streamline operations
● Enhance department effectiveness by tracking and reporting key functional metrics
● Conduct demand planning, forecasted sales trends, and analyze seasonality to optimize inventory management
● Collaborating with various departments, including finance, operations, and sales, to align procurement with overall business goals
Sunbeam Family Services (Linwood Early Learning Center), Oklahoma City, OK — Policy Council President & Parent Committee President Volunteer
SEPTEMBER 2019 - DECEMBER 2019
● Collaborate with families to develop and execute programs aligned with Policy Council objectives
● Streamline Policy Council operations by crafting and implementing policies and procedures
● Lead special projects and events in coordination with the Parent Committee
● Foster networking connections to facilitate idea-sharing and discussions for positive child and family outcomes Advance Pierre Foods (Tyson Foods), Enid, OK —
Procurement Specialist
FEBRUARY 2012 - OCTOBER 2017
● Ensured supplier compliance with product specifications and OBJECTIVE
Dedicated and results-driven
Purchasing Manager with
extensive experience in large
volume production
environments, as well as non
profit organizations.
Analytical leader skilled in
proactively preventing
problems, resolving issues,
increasing efficiency, and
minimizing cost while
maintaining high standards
of quality. Seeking a
challenging position in
Purchase Management where
I can apply my expertise to
drive procurement excellence
and deliver value within a
dynamic organization.
SKILLS
Process Improvement:
Proficient in enhancing
operational efficiency and
effectiveness through process
optimization.
Problem Resolution: Skilled
at proactively identifying and
resolving complex issues to
ensure smooth workflow.
Full-Cycle Project
Management: Experienced in
leading projects from
conception through
execution, consistently
achieving objectives.
requirements
● Enhanced purchasing efficiency through continuous process and tool improvements
● Established metrics to evaluate and report on supplier performance
● Managed inventory levels, forecasted purchase requirements, and executed orders to support production needs
● Optimized supply costs, quality, and delivery processes through strategic supplier coordination.
Advance Pierre Foods (Tyson Foods), Enid, OK —
Production Analyst
MARCH 2007 - FEBRUARY 2012
● Analyzed production operations and developed cost-effective solutions
● Managed end-to-end projects, including staff interviews, scope determination, process improvement, and documentation
● Evaluated various production processes to improve run rates, standard costs, yields, and inventory reconciliation
● Coordinated daily schedules and work plans for employees
● Successfully transitioned the existing enterprise resource planning
(ERP) system to an innovative ROSS ERP system, including personnel training and data quality assurance checks
Supply Chain Management:
Adept at managing and
optimizing supply chain
processes to meet production
demands.
Cost Reduction Strategies:
Accomplished in
implementing cost-saving
initiatives to enhance
profitability.
Inventory & Pricing Controls:
Proficient in maintaining
optimal inventory levels and
pricing strategies for
operational efficiency.
Forecasting & Logistics:
Experienced in forecasting
demand and managing
logistics to streamline
operations.
SalesForce Proficiency:
Experienced in using
SalesForce vendor
management software
Excellent at: receiving hugs from
puppies
REFERENCES
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