Lois Wade Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, WA

• Assisted the JD Edwards Project Leader with functions such as managing the calendar, setting up meetings/trainings and data entry
• Assisted buyers with expediting parts, contacting suppliers with Past Due issues and improved delivery of parts when needed
• Created DM for rejected parts to be returned to suppliers
• Use of Excel reports to assist buyers with PO delivery dates & PO status alerts
• Created a filing system for buyers
• Updated PO’s with confirmations from suppliers and attached those to the PO in JDE

• Responsible for obtaining materials, components, equipment, and services including gathering quotes and proposals from approved suppliers and examining bids.
• Prepared management reports and maintained official records and documentation to support procurement activity.
• Measured the effectiveness of procurement processes and recommended improvements.
• Researched, interviewed and negotiated with potential vendors, contractors and maintenance services.
• Ensured proper approvals on all assets and created purchase orders as necessary.
• Expedited the delivery of purchases in order to meet necessary schedules.

• Responsible for managing the office and coordinating all administrative functions including phones, mail, office supplies, equipment, phone lists, meeting facilitation, travel arrangements and company communication.
• Created new workflow processes, procedures and guidelines to increase efficiency in administrative areas.
• Coded and obtained approval then entered and paid vendor invoices and kept the filing system up to date.
• Handled customer interaction and problem resolution with outside vendors and internal employees.
• Provided reports for senior management, reviewing for accuracy and making adjustments as necessary.
• Identified and implemented opportunities for cost reductions regarding office supplies and equipment.

Managed over $1M in inventory with responsibility for balancing inventory levels, warehouse reconciliation, order managementand problem resolution including proactive customer follow up.· Updated inventory processes and standards to ensure successful inventory management. Further streamlined inventory processes to maintain high levels of service.· Assisted.

• Responsible for managing all cash movement, postings and account reconciliations for the company.
• Processed all cash applications and maintained daily cash deposits.
• Provided monthly and yearly governmental reporting to account for all the recycling worldwide.
• Tracked market prices for commodity (newspaper, glass, metal, etc.) sales.
• Handled customer interaction and problem resolution with outside vendors and internal employees.
• Assisted the front office with coordinating pick up information for the truck drivers.

Certificate, Accounting

Associates, Accounting