Diana L. Sessa
Kenosha, WI *****
**********@*****.***
Qualifications
• 27+ years of experience working in Purchasing and Inventory Control
• Over 30 years of experience in Customer Service
• Experience using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience using AS400 and ISCALA business management software
Experience
October 1997 – July 2010 Vista International Packaging LLC Kenosha, WI
Purchasing Manager
• Directed plant purchasing functions and negotiated purchase orders for all production materials
• Developed purchasing agreements, supplier selection, and quality and cost control
• Reduced annual supply inventory levels by $600,000 while avoiding customer shortages and back-orders
• Advised and coordinated with other departments throughout the company regarding purchasing projects and potential bids
• Established strategic vendor/supplier relationships to develop performance-based low-cost solutions and negotiation agreements
• Worked with warehouse/shipping and receiving operations in establishing supply inventory levels.
• Developed company promotional gift program for new and existing business customers
• Developed company-wide recycling program
• Planned and supervised all company functions including luncheons, and food drives
March 1983 – October 1997 Vista International Packaging LLC Kenosha, WI
Purchasing/Import/Export Coordinator
• Sourced supplies at quality and cost standards consistent with company business objectives
• Procured all materials necessary to support the manufacturing schedules on a timely basis
• Drove cost reduction activities and maintained purchasing documentation
• Ensured stock inventory levels were maintained to adequately meet operation needs
• Responsible for executing international shipments, preparing shipping documentation, and coordinating the import/export process between suppliers
August 1978 – August 1982 Republic Savings and Loan Kenosha, WI
Teller/Head Teller
• Supervised tellers in cash-handling and customer care
• Assisted branch manager in ensuring effective flow of operations
• Assigned duties and work schedules to workers
• Consolidated and balanced daily transactions
• Provided high-quality customer service to meet client financial needs
Education
Gateway Technical College Kenosha, WI
Mary D Bradford High School Kenosha, WI