Purchasing & Inventory Supply Chain Manager

CARLYN JONES

PURCHASING PROCUREMENT INVENTORY SUPPLY CHAIN

Princeton, NC 27569 252-***-**** ***********@*****.********.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Supply chain and procurement professional with 9+ years of progressive experience in purchasing, sourcing, inventory control, materials planning, logistics, vendor management, and operational support. Proven ability to manage purchasing and replenishment needs, negotiate pricing and terms, perform spot buys and urgent sourcing, resolve shortages, maintain accurate inventory, and coordinate material flow across multiple departments. Experienced in team leadership, training, process improvement, ERP/MRP environments, and data-driven decision-making. International shipment experience involving South Korea, Canada, and Sweden, including supplier follow-up, shipment tracking, freight coordination, and purchasing documentation.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Purchasing & Procurement

Inventory Control & Replenishment

Spot Buying & Urgent Sourcing

Supplier & Vendor Management

Price / Terms Negotiation

Materials Planning & MRP

Warehouse & Logistics Coordination

PO Management & Expediting

Cycle Counts & Reconciliation

Team Leadership & Training

Process Improvement & Lean

KPI / Data Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Purchasing & Inventory Controls Manager

General Metals Pine Level, NC Jun 22, 2026 - September 24, 2026

●Led purchasing, materials planning, inventory control, and scheduling activities while developing team members and coordinating priorities across production, warehouse, quality, sales, and finance.

● Sourced sheet metal, hardware, fasteners, components, and outside processing services

●Negotiated supplier pricing, terms, lead times, and service requirements to support cost and supply objectives.

● Performed spot buying and urgent sourcing when shortages, production needs, or supplier delays require alternate supply; compare supplier pricing, availability, and lead times to secure the best operational solution.

● Established inventory levels and controls; oversaw cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliations, raw materials, WIP, finished goods, VMI, Kanban, and customer stocking programs.

●Partnered with warehouse operations to coordinate receiving, material flow, shipping capacity, inbound/outbound freight, and on-time customer delivery.

●Coordinated purchasing and shipment follow-up for materials involving suppliers in Sweden, working with internal teams to support delivery schedules and material availability.

●Used JobBOSS and uniPoint to support purchasing, inventory, materials planning, ERP/MRP, and quality-related workflows; analyze inventory turns, shortages, supplier performance, and schedule attainment.

● Led process-improvement and contingency-planning efforts to reduce waste, strengthen material availability, and improve supply chain performance.

●Collaborated with Quality Control to develop, implement, and enhance quality assurance protocols.

Inventory Analyst

National Coatings & Supplies (NCS) Raleigh, NC Aug 2025 - Jun 2026

●Managed inventory to established stock levels through purchase order placement, load-leveling, returns, and replenishment for multi-state store locations.

●Generated recurring and ad hoc purchase orders, processed revisions, and tracked stock orders from creation through final receipt at stores and distribution centers.

●Reviewed open and past-due orders, coordinated logistical follow-up, maintained supplier relationships, and resolved replenishment and order issues.

● Prepared and analyzed operational reporting using Microsoft Excel and Power BI while partnering with management and sales teams on inventory requirements.

●Utilized Concept Gains and ServiceNow to ensure efficient workflow management, accurate documentation, and compliance with established procedures.

Purchasing Coordinator

KIOTI Tractor Wendell,NC Nov 2022 - May 2025

●Managed vendor communication for part numbers, product descriptions, pricing, availability, and order status while supporting U.S. and Canadian inventory operations.

●Updated inventory in Solomon, monitored parts shipments, expedited past-due vendor orders, and assisted with inventory discrepancies and replenishment needs.

●Supported international parts shipments involving South Korea and Canada, communicating with suppliers, logistics partners, and customs brokers to track shipments and address documentation or delivery issues.

●Collaborated with customs brokers and logistics teams to verify shipped products, confirm material composition and intended agricultural use, and provide accurate product details to support international shipping documentation and customs processing.

●Managed SAP purchase-order processes including requisitions, item updates, and PO maintenance; supported logistics, broker coordination, and resolution of documentation issues.

●Assisted with the setup, configuration, and implementation of a new SAP system to support purchasing operations and streamline procurement processes.

Purchasing Agent

Carolina Comfort Air Clayton, NC Jun 2017 - Nov 2022

●Sourced and purchased materials for multiple departments and locations, prioritized daily requests, created purchase orders, and maintained order status through fulfillment.

●Performed cost-conscious sourcing and spot purchasing as needed, working with vendors to identify products, verify specifications, compare options, and resolve urgent material requirements.

●Resolved procurement and pricing issues, updated pricing information, supported inventory processes, and built effective vendor and internal customer relationships.

●Utilized and contributed to the development and implementation of ServiceTitan to improve workflow efficiency and streamline operational processes.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Trust & Wealth Management Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC 2016 • International Shipment Coordination • South Korea / Canada / Sweden Supply Chains • Freight & Customs Broker Coordination

SYSTEMS & TECHNICAL SKILLS

JobBOSS • uniPoint • SAP • Solomon • Comcept • Gains • ServiceNow • Service Titan • Quickbooks • ERP/MRP Systems • Microsoft Excel • Power BI • Microsoft Office • Purchase Order Management • Inventory & Materials Management • Data Reporting & Analysis

COMMUNITY & VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP

Baptists on Mission

• Trained in Disaster Recovery, including debris removal/mud-out and rebuild operations.

Princeton Baptist Church

• Welcome Committee; W.O.W. Ministry; Children’s Ministry; teach Children’s Church and lead a Vacation Bible School classroom.

ADDITIONAL

Valid Driver’s License • Willing to commute/relocate within approximately one hour

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