Purchasing/Supply Chain/Procurement

EVELYN M BALLARD

OBJECTIVE

Looking for a challenging and rewarding position.

Dynamic, results-driven known for company dedication and loyalty. Excellent at reducing purchasing costs and fostering morale through mentorship.

EXPERIENCE

2007-2009 Laid Off Agra Industries LLC Merrill, WI

Purchasing Agent

Maintain open-order status reports for products and expedited orders, as necessary, pertaining to inventory.

Return defective and obsolete inventory products.

Suggested new products that increased earnings.

Proven track record of delivering cost saving.

Consolidate purchases resulting in substantial cost reduction.

Utilized Syteline and MRP for daily procurement activities.

2004-2007 Northern Wire LLC Merrill, WI

Supply Chain Manager

Introduced, developed, and rolled out process to evaluate supplier performance; planned & performed supplier audits.

Key team member to help implement lean manufacturing.

 Created inventory strategy & targets; reduced active inventory by 40%.

 Suggested new products that increased earnings by 20%.

 Proven track record of delivering cost saving.

 Consolidate purchases resulting in substantial cost reduction.

 Utilized AS400 and Microsoft Office 2000 for daily procurement activities.

1986-2004 L&S Electric Inc Mosinee, WI

Purchasing Manager

 Responsible for purchasing all materials and capital budget items.

 Perform customer service inbound & outbound call activities, customer correspondence.

 Interfaced with our marketing and sales department to help achieve our sales and service objectives.

 Reduced inventories on purchased materials and implemented stocking and consignment programs.

 Instrumental in developing and maintaining purchasing systems and procedures.

 Develop partnerships with suppliers and interview potential new suppliers for future projects.

1984-1986 L&S Electric Inc Mosinee, Wi

Shipping/Receiving Manager

 Created divisions outbound and inbound freight policies and global exporting/importing.

 Increased shipping throughout by 33%; reduced receiving time by 50%.

 Optimized space utilization of shipping/receiving warehouse by introducing racking, increasing current space utilization by 50%.

Training

 Purchasing laws in Wisconsin

 Rethinking supply Management in the age of Global Sourcing & Lean.

 How to manage multiple priorities

 Key ways to deliver exceptional customer service.

 Professional telephone skills.

 How to manager conflict criticism and anger.

 Export/Import documentation and procedures.

 Fundamentals of Lean Manufacturing.

 Fundamentals of Purchasing.

 ISO 9000 Internal Auditor.

 Certified forklift & electric pallet truck operator.

EDUCATION

1970–1973 Waukegan Sr High Waukegan, IL

 Business & General Courses.

 Graduated in 1973.

INTERESTS

Family,Riding Harley, Nascar Racing , Music ,Traveling & Reading

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