Purchasing Agent/Buyer
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Kathryn Wright
KATHRYN M. WRIGHT
Porter, OK 74454
918-***-**** cell
*******@*******.***
OBJECTIVE:
To use my accumulative knowledge and diverse background as a benefit to the manufacturing process.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Ten years purchasing experience in various products.
• Skilled at negotiating and writing contracts.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effectively manage time and resources available.
• Excellent at setting priorities and meeting goals.
• Proficient in various MRP programs and office software.
• Eager to learn new skills and explore new products and processes.
EXPERIENCE:
Flightsafety, Intl – Broken Arrow, Ok (05/2006-Present)
Supervisor, Shipping, Receiving, Aircraft Parts & Export Classification (07/2008-Present)
Supervisor, Shipping & Receiving (05/2007-Present)
Buyer (05/2006-05/2007)
Directly supervise employees of four sections. Implemented cost saving measures for transporting all incoming and outgoing shipments, both domestic and internationally. Determined the export classifications on product shipping internationally and approve such shipments. Reorganized the receiving process from dock to storage to work areas. Oversee the receiving, quality control, stocking and issuing of aircraft parts. As a buyer negotiated prices and shipping schedules for all electronic components. Bought and planned shipments of expensive major components in accordance with manufacturing needs and inventory levels.
Aldi, Inc – Bixby, OK (10/2002-5/2005)
Assistant Manager
Ordered groceries for the entire store, performed accurate cash control procedures, inventory control, stocking, cleaning, training, and prompt customer service. Assumed store manager responsibilities in their absence.
Flightsafety, Intl – Broken Arrow, OK (07/2000-09/2002)
Buyer
Primary buyer of electronic components, cable assemblies, metals, and woods. Negotiated cost saving measures set up major account agreements to improve buying power and to lower operational cost, and inventory control.
KW Tools – Owner (04/1996-06/1999)
Mobile Tool Distributor
Sold hand tools and shop equipment to shops, shop employees and manufacturing businesses and their employees, Executed daily operations of sales and collections, controlled inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable for multiple franchises. Maintained business records and produced weekly, monthly, and annual reports.
Ravens, Inc – Kent, OH (07/1995-11/1995)
Consultant
Set up purchasing, receiving, stockroom, and accounts receiving departments in a new manufacturing plant. Negotiated with vendors and shippers for competitive pricing.
Ravens, Inc – Jacksonville, NC (07/1992-06/1995)
Buyer/Planner
Planned, purchased and maintained the major components for an aluminum flatbed and dump trailer manufacturer. Negotiated long term contracts on product and freight, and expedited shipments. Coordinated and oversaw monthly inventory; complied, analyzed, and presented final inventory results; met or exceeded inventory goals; utilized MRP and spreadsheets for planning and inventory.
EDUCATION:
Tulsa Technology Center – EMT, Basic – Tulsa, OK
Power Negotiating Seminar – Raleigh, NC
State Fair Community College – Assoc. in Accounting – Sedalia, MO
Coastal Carolina Community College – General Studies – Jacksonville, NC
Military Occupational Studies – Personal Financial Records Clerk – Camp Lejeune, NC
Military Occupational Studies – Basic Automotive Maintenance – Camp Lejeune, NC
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