Supply Chain Procurement Specialist
Resume:
Teresa Ward
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SKILLS
Accountable
Collaborations
Data Analysis
Documentation
ERP Systems
Excel©
MSOffice Suite©
PowerBi©
Problem Solving
Procurement
Proficiency in SAP©
Quality Assurance
Relationships Building
Reporting
Requirements
Resourceful
Results Driven
Salesforce©
Self-Motivated
Tableau©
Time Management
EXPERIENCE
UPM Raflatac, Mills River, NC 09/2001-present
Procurement Specialist, 03/2019-present
Plan stock replenishment of raw materials including paper, film, and chemicals according to production schedule, taking into consideration supply constraints, storage capacity and weeks of supply.
Manage Contract/Blanket POs and the delivery releases to ensure product and resource availability. Create and manage purchase orders using SAP. Convert approved requisitions into purchase orders for issuance to vendors. Complete transactions to close purchase orders.
Monitor and adjust inventory parameters based on demand fluctuation including planning horizon, lead time, minimum stock level, safety stock, and future demand forecast.
Prepare supply forecasts for defined suppliers. Identify potential risks with suppliers or processes within the supply chain. Engage in strategic sourcing projects that significantly improved quality, delivery time and pricing objectives.
Coordinate the process of opening new raw materials’ codes and vendors as well as maintaining specific data in systems linked to the items of responsibility.
Collaborate with suppliers on tracking their on-time delivery performance and work together on improving efficiency. Monitor supplier’s compliance with contractual terms, and new inventory and delivery requirements.
Resolve short shipments, delivery date issues and shipping errors to drive procurement. Coordinate claims with suppliers; establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to handle claims efficiently.
Present on procurement aspects during internal meetings or with suppliers. Prepare and present purchasing files, and reports
Be a resource for staff on best practices, procedures, technology and compliance with policies.
Supply Chain Planner, 08/2013-03/2019
Built and maintained relationships with internal and external customers in the supply chain network.
Managed production schedules to ensure timely delivery of goods according to contractual obligations and customer demand.
Coordinated with Warehouse, Procurement and Production teams to ensure material availability while managing production schedules. Monitored and tracked inventory levels.
Informed site management of supply chain related issues.
Analyzed customer demand patterns and identified risks with future orders.
Production Supervisor, 09/2009-08/2013
Supervised production teams in the shop floor, ensuring compliance with quality, output targets and safety. Trained new employees in operating procedures, product specifications and safety protocols. Collaborated with HR on recruitment, selection and hiring recommendations.
Managed payroll processing and staff attendance, work and vacation schedules. Conducted performance evaluations, performance improvement planning, and set work schedules.
Implemented new processes and procedures, and ensured compliance with policies, procedures and processes to ensure production efficiency and accuracy.
Collaborated with Supervisory Team and Shift Leaders to coordinate operations and activities between departments. Conferred with management, co-workers and subordinates to resolve problems and challenges.
Alerted Maintenance Department machine breakdowns to reduce downtime.
Finishing Planner, 09/2001-09/2009
Interacted effectively with Supervisors, Customer Service and Logistics Team.
Created slitting patterns from customer orders for production to maximize slitting efficiency and minimized excess.
Prioritized slitter production jobs to meet on time shipping priorities for customers.
Work with production on customer specifications and special instructions.
EDUCATION
Blue Ridge Community College, Flat Rock, NC
Coursework in Business Administration program
East Henderson High School, Flat Rock, NC
High School Diploma
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