PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Offering abilities in purchasing and inventory control with strong
skills in Microsoft Excel and warehouse management systems. Experienced in coordinating purchase orders, confirming vendor details, and reporting discrepancies. Effective communication and leadership skills support success in diverse operational environments.
EXPERIENCE
Purchasing Coordinator
October 2022 - June 2025 Samuel, Son & Co. (USA) Inc., Toledo, OH
Inventory Control Lead
July 2018 - July 2022 Honey Baked Ham Co. LLC, Holland, OH
Created purchase orders, tracked shipments, and monitored inventory levels.
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Coordinated activities between sales department, buyers, vendors, accounts payable and receivable staff members and warehouse personnel.
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Maintained positive relationships with existing suppliers by providing prompt payment terms and resolving any disputes in a professional manner.
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Monitored supplier performance and addressed any issues in a timely manner.
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Ensured compliance with corporate policies relating to purchasing practices and processes.
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Implemented barcode scanning technology for tracking and monitoring inventory movement within the warehouse.
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Successfully managed and tracked inventory levels, ensuring accuracy of data and availability of product.
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Trained staff on proper procedures for receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping items accurately.
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Conducted regular cycle counts to verify physical count matches system records for accurate reporting purposes.
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Collaborated with purchasing department to ensure timely ordering of products needed for production or sales activities.
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• Removed damaged or outdated inventory items from store shelves. CONTACT
***********@*****.***
Toledo, OH 43623
SKILLS
• Customer service and sales
• Supervisory experience
• Forklift and pallet jack operation
• Microsoft Excel and Office
• Warehouse management systems
• Inventory control and order fulfillment
• Communication skills
• Leadership and organizational skills
• Purchasing and pricing strategies
• RF scanner expertise
• Warehouse distribution experience
RENEE ROWE
Cycle Counter
January 2017 - June 2018 Johnson Controls Power Solutions, Holland, OH
Inventory Specialist
May 2002 - August 2015 CHECKER DISTRIBUTORS, Maumee, OH
International Accounts Manager
May 1997 - May 2002 CHECKER DISTRIBUTORS, Maumee, OH Trained staff in proper inventory management techniques, cycle counting procedures and use of barcode scanning equipment.
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• Maintains inventory cycle count and physical inventory programs.
• Counts and reconciles part numbers daily.
• Compiles, verifies, and numbers reports as related to inventory. Assists in compiling data related to special projects, as requested by supervisor.
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• Ensures compliance to inventory processes and procedures.
• Other duties as required and assigned.
Received and counted stock items, and record data manually or using computer.
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Verified inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.
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Stored items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
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Marked stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
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Determined proper storage methods, identification, and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of
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Examined and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.
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Provided assistance or direction to other stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard workers.
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• Disposed of damaged or defective items, or return them to vendors. Prepared and maintain records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments, expenditures, and goods used or issued.
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• Recommend disposal of excess, defective, or obsolete stock.
Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs, and to explain how these needs could be met by specific products and services.
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Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, or credit terms.
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• Quote prices, credit terms, or other bid specifications.
• Maintain customer records, using automated systems. Prepare sales contracts for orders obtained, and submit orders for processing.
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Select the correct products or assist customers in making product selections, based on customers' needs, product specifications, and applicable regulations.
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• Demonstrate and explain the operation and use of products. Visit establishments to evaluate needs or to promote product or service sales.
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EDUCATION
November 1992
Monroe Community College, Monroe, MI
High School
June 1992
Whitmer High School, Toledo, OH
REFERENCES
References available upon request