Outside processing lead/Logistics Supervisor

Shannon R. Cleary

** ********* ****, **** *****, CT 06516

Cell: 203-***-**** ● *.********@*****.***

Experience:

VALLEY TOOL, MILFORD, CT

Outside Purchasing Lead & Logistics Supervisor

**** – Oct 2024

Created and managed outside processing purchase orders with high attention to accuracy and detail.

Sourced and identified vendor-approved suppliers through customer portals, ensuring compliance with aerospace specifications and industry standards.

Built and maintained strong customer-vendor relationships, ensuring effective communication and smooth workflow.

Developed and implemented creative solutions to complex logistical and purchasing challenges, enhancing operational efficiency.

Supervised logistics operations, overseeing driver dispatch, on-time deliveries, and third-party freight scheduling.

Quoted parts for outside processing, ensuring cost-effectiveness while maintaining pricing accuracy and competitiveness.

Reviewed and revised purchase orders, process certifications, and other documentation to meet vendor and customer specifications.

Proactively tracked and managed vendor delivery timelines, following up on purchase order statuses to prevent delays.

Conducted research on process rates to optimize expenses without compromising quality. MILFORD FABRICATION, MILFORD, CT (Acquired by Valley Tool in 2019) Logistics and Parts Fulfillment Specialist

2009 – 2019

Interpreted blueprints to accurately mark parts, ensuring adherence to customer specifications and technical requirements.

Packaged and prepared parts for shipment, maintaining secure packaging standards and labeling accuracy.

Scheduled and coordinated daily driver routes, optimizing delivery plans to meet customer locations and deadlines.

Communicated with customers to confirm delivery details, offering timely updates on scheduling and any necessary adjustments.

Maintained organized records of shipments, packaging slips, and certifications, ensuring accurate documentation for each transaction.

Collaborated with production and quality assurance teams to confirm outgoing orders met strict compliance and quality standards.

Monitored inventory for packaging materials and supplies, proactively reordering to prevent delays in shipping.

Addressed logistical challenges, working directly with drivers, customers, and vendors to resolve delivery and scheduling issues.

Skills:

Experienced in business communication, customer service and professional interaction.

Successfully navigated the integration of two companies following an acquisition, fostering a collaborative environment and helping to unify employees from both original and new teams to establish a cohesive, productive organization.

Proficient in using Excel, Outlook and Global Shop Solutions (ERP) Education:

Graduated 2008 PLATT TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

High School Diploma

Architectural Drafting

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