Supply Chain Purchasing Agent

Amy C. Tate

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Ph: 510-***-**** E-mail: ***********@*****.***

Effective communicator and problem solver currently seeking a position in Finance or Procurement . I have solid 15 years of experience in supply chain, warehouse management and logistics.

Professional Accomplishments

! High proficiency in Microsoft office Suite including Excel, Word, Power point, Access, Outlook

! Database proficiency with databases DB2 using SQL via QMF for windows

! Buying applications and information tracking including SIMMS, Outside View

! Experience in Operating systems including Windows 7, AS400, SAP, ERP, Oracle, Ariba

! Lean Processes (VSM, Affinity, FMEA, VPM ) 5S

! Sarbanes Oxley Auditor for warehouses (2 years)

! Forklift/Pallet Jack OSHA certified

Professional Experience

BUNZL

TAMPA FL

• Purchasing Agent/Buyer

02/2015-08/2018 Average weekly desk estimated at 5-6 million purchasing into multiple warehouses.Purchased items and supplies for various customers including Walmart, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Michael’s maintaining a 98% or higher.

● Maintained 4 separate warehouses including scheduling direct and backhaul loads to ensure maximum receiving potential while keeping service level up. VONS/ A SAFEWAY COMPANY Los Angeles, CA

Produce/Grocery Warehouse Supervisor 02/2010 –

04/2014

! Supervised union shipping crew of 100+ to ensure highest production, throughput and safety.

! Researched inventory code dated issues, overstock and vendor display problems.

! Created and maintained warehouse SOPs. ( Standard Operating Procedures) VONS/ A SAFEWAY COMPANY

Pleasanton, CA

Supply Chain Analyst /Replenishment Buyer

03/2005 – 02/2010

! Purchased grocery and frozen commodities for 280 stores including replenishment, allocations, OTB’s and special buys.

! Upheld a 4.5 million dollar desk while maintaining a 99% service level to the stores, 21

% turn product rotation in the warehouse with a minimal amount of dump loss or return to vendors.

! Worked closely with vendors such as Kellogg’s, Nestle, Del Monte and Good Humor. SAFEWAY

Pleasanton CA

National Promotional/Retail Pricing Analyst

09/2003 – 09/2005

! Priced promotional items based on weekly ad specials.

! Proofed weekly ads to ensure accurate pricing was correct for store customers.

! Priced promotional coupons for ads to ensure accuracy. Achievements

! Buyer of the year award in 2009 for main meal categories, maintained highest service level with lowest dump loss or returns.

! Awarded Best Perishable Warehouse is 2013 for highest throughput and lowest cost per case and biggest improvement.

Education

High School Graduate East Bay High Riverview FL

1995

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