Purchasing Manager Inventory Control

LIBERTY GLASS FABRICATORS Jul **** - Present

CUSTOM INDUSTRIES Sep 2018 - Jul 2020

SHARI SIMMONS

Purchasing Management

714-***-**** • *********@*****.*** • San Bernardino, California, 92407 Summary

Quality-focused Purchasing Manager with 24 years of experience in vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, and budget administration. Proven expertise in Inventory Management and Supplier Relationship Management. Meticulous and dependable, adept at maintaining accurate records and fostering strong vendor relationships. Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, ready to drive growth in a new role. Key Achievements

Optimized Vendor Relationships: Enhanced supplier performance at Liberty Glass Fabricators by applying a meticulous and strategic approach to contract negotiation, leading to reduced procurement costs and improved delivery schedules.

Streamlined Inventory Management: Enhanced inventory control at Custom Industries by applying a methodical approach to monitoring stock levels and implementing efficient ordering strategies, leading to minimized shortages and overstock.

Improved Procurement Efficiency: Enhanced procurement processes at Triview Glass by applying a dependable and focused approach to vendor communication and product development, leading to timely deliveries and strong vendor relationships.

Experience

Purchasing Manager / Administrative Assistant

Full-Time

Managed procurement of truckloads of glass, office supplies, and field supplies, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and timely restocking.

Negotiated pricing and contracts with vendors and suppliers, optimizing supplier relationships and reducing procurement costs.

Coordinated shipping and logistics, overseeing freight schedules, ensuring accurate deliveries, and managing delivery scheduling.

Oversaw incoming containers at ports, coordinating shipments and ensuring smooth customs clearance and warehouse deliveries.

Collaborated with multiple logistics companies to arrange equipment and truck deliveries, ensuring efficient and timely transportation.

Maintained inventory control, monitored stock levels, and implemented efficient ordering strategies to minimize shortages or overstock.

Assisted in maintaining all rack trucks and forklifts, scheduling routine inspections and maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.

Played a key role in the company’s Safety Program, ensuring compliance with workplace safety standards and assisting in training initiatives.

Assisted HR department with administrative support and workforce-related matters. Purchasing Manager

Full-Time

Procured large-scale truckload shipments of glass, optimizing costs and ensuring timely delivery. Maintained inventory control, monitored stock levels, and implemented efficient ordering strategies to minimize shortages or overstock.

Assisted in payment processing, verified invoices against purchase orders, and resolved discrepancies with suppliers.

Collaborated with warehouse teams to ensure smooth product receiving, storage, and distribution processes. Implemented cost-saving measures, reducing procurement expenses without compromising quality. TRIVIEW GLASS Jan 2008 - Sep 2018

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Purchasing Manager

Full-Time

Evaluated and monitored contract performance of items from preferred vendors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Communicated with vendors to develop and maintain strong relationships as well as ensure the availability of inventory as needed.

Managed the product development phase from the creative part internally to the development with the vendors to deliver on time.

Purchased all items for the entire company, including full truckloads of glass. Assisted with shipping, custom quotes, managed the sample department, and kept track of glass inventory. General Manager

Full-Time

Established and managed standardized supplier quality and delivery performance metrics to drive achievement of business unit goals.

Developed and managed purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. Tracked key department metrics, including sourcing, value analysis, tooling cost, savings, inventory, and transportation cost.

Assisted controller in creating and implementing new financial systems, procedures, and policies to strengthen controls and streamline A/R processes.

Maintained A/R records; prepared statements, billing, and invoices; processed payments; responded to customer inquiries regarding account status; and reconciled expenses to the general ledger. Customer Service Specialist

Full-Time

Provided helpful and useful information to customers, ensuring full satisfaction with orders. Resolved customer complaints and addressed emergency issues. Handled order entry, order processing, and assisted with inventory control. Skills

Inventory Management Order Processing Purchasing Management Purchasing Supplier Performance Management Supplier Relationship Management Vendor Relationship Management Material Requirements Planning Supply Management Total Cost Of Ownership Price Analysis Pricing Strategies

Personality Strengths

Conventional

Adheres to established processes

and methods

Planful

Structured, meticulous, and

achievement-oriented

Collaborative

Relationship builder, assertive and

equipped to lead

Accommodating

Diplomatic and accepting of others’

needs

Composed

Remains calm under pressure

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