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Tukwila, Washington, United States

Tukwila, Wa

Tukwila, Wa

Spearhead planning and execution of purchasing and inventory management responsibilities ensuring availability of PCB’s, motors, electronic distribution and gaskets for production line operations; position supports facility performing 95% of production operations companywide.Analyze MRP and order parts; maintain supplier relationships and administer contracts; facilitate vendor audits and parts ordering; correct dock discrepancies on invoices and purchase orders; assist with parts implementation (pricing, sourcing and quality documentation); liaise between suppliers and quality department to resolve issues with defective parts.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Responsible for national and international supply chain management functions including purchasing, inventory control, logistics and customer service for approximately 25 accounts; role purchased and supplied $20 million in customer parts, including 25% of parts within Charlotte distribution center.Scope includes vendor order placement and shipping schedule maintenance; inventory management maintaining proper stock levels; cost effective order shipping; customer relationships and order system input supporting customer purchases; EDI error resolution supporting corporate office.* Facilitated position responsibilities through strong relationships developed with purchasing department (assisting with quickly needed parts); finance (confirming customer payment prior to shipping); IT (resolving software issues as well as ensuring customer EDI transmission); sales (addressing pricing issues); warehousing (shipping and receiving); quality (communicating parts of out spec and resolution).

Generated reports and adjust inventory purchases and logistics; communicated inventory levels, demand and supplier contract terms to buyers; loaded and maintained part/supplier and contract information in procurement system; managed relationships and introduced new parts/processes to manufacturers; researched and resolved production issues at vendor sites (potentially expensive due to production time losses); trained and improved contributions of purchasing department staff.* Operated simultaneously as small screw buyer and purchasing assistant for 7 months; organized purchase of $8 million commodity while also pursuing new business through allocation of RFQs and selection of supplier in response to client part production inquiries.* Effectively responded to supplier price increases through direct inquiry of additional expense rationale, negotiations potentially returning to current rates, allocation of RFQs for potential vendor switch and processing of new lower-priced vendors.* Consistently sought by colleagues throughout North American headquarters and 4 distribution centers to research and resolve system issues; includes comprehensive knowledge of system features and limitations to respond to ordering process modifications.

Circulated packing line to ensure preparation of product inventory allocated to customer base; included inventory level checks, delegation of orders to assemblers, placement of documentation supporting inventory containers and resolution of inventory level issues. * Performed beyond expectations through swift and thorough execution of role responsibilities; additionally provided computer troubleshooting and product ordering, packing and retrieval assistance.

Actively served as Truck Unloader/Sorter for a fast-paced shipping warehouse, facilitating productive relations with variety of sorting teams to complete assigned projects and achieve company goals.* Promoted from Unloader to Sorter for exemplary of the job performance, including reliability, dedication, accuracy, and ability to exceed expectations.

Bachelor'S Degree, Supply Chain Management, International Business Minor

Associate'S Degree, Nuclear Medical Technology

Associate Of Arts, General Business