Melanie Dudley Email & Phone Number

Marshfield, Missouri, United States

Springfield, Missouri, United States

In this role, I provided leadership, coordination, and positive guidance to a performing team of buyers in navigating and streamlining end-to-end supply chain and procurement operations aligned with organizational needs and priorities. In addition to this, I deployed deep analytical and forward-thinking acumen in navigating, tracking, and proactive reporting on overall purchasing activities, including but not limited to purchase price variance, quality, and vendor delivery performance.Some of My Major Accomplishments Included:• Deployed entrepreneur mindset in conceptualizing, designing, and executing organized process systems to ensure better visibility regarding forecasting and projections.• Utilized multitasking and complex problem-solving skills in evaluating and resolving systematic barriers to optimize efficiency and minimize supplier cost utilizing combined volume over multiple part portfolios.• Recognized as integral member of continuous improvement Kaizen team and actively contributed to complete value stream mapping on current production process and introduced two different proposed layout changes resulting in reducing current production floor square footage by 34K square feet.• Played leading role in project management by conducting comprehensive cost analysis and return on investment analysis to support informed decision-making process.

Springfield, Missouri

In the position as Purchasing Manager, I implemented compelling negotiations to regain credit terms with all suppliers. Moreover, I ensured operational excellence through effective negotiations, optimal pricing, and maintenance of adequate supplier stocking levels. List of My Key Achievements Included:• Sourced materials to meet organization demands aligned with set documented specifications and quality standards by actively engaging, contracting, and coordinating with 3 PL providers.• Partnered with accounting department to facilitate in reconciliation of billing questions and invoice disputes.• Conceptualized, designed, and enforced innovative systems to evaluate and track supplier quality.• Enhanced organization efficacy and operational excellence by drafting and implementing departmental policies / internal purchasing procedures.• Confirmed integrity and accuracy of purchasing documentation/records by compiling, monitoring, and retaining supplier records.

Strafford, Mo

During my role as Purchasing Manager, I headed and monitored overall operations of purchasing, receiving, and parts inventory departments. Moreover, I deployed deep analytical and critical thinking skills to assemble, review, and retain comprehensive insights/information through interviews, financial research, and system downloads to strengthen internal control process audits. My Proudest Contributions Included:• Implemented effective inventory control and supplier negotiations resulting in meeting and exceeding annual cost savings goal of 5% in 2016 and 2017, ending at 8% each year.• Drove subject matter support to upper management and manufacturing staff through risk evaluation and process improvement procedures.• Known for saving cost by researching/selecting vendors, successfully negotiating competitive pricing with suppliers, and coordinating contract purchases of various materials comprising of raw steel, electrical components, and hardware.• Credited with saving up to 25K within first month joining as manager by auditing steel invoices.• Leveraged with performing on-site as well as invoice audits to regularize departmental processes.

Strafford, Mo

As Purchasing and Inventory Specialist, I delivered transformational leadership support in directing and confirming smooth running of production operations in compliance with production needs by placing on-time purchase orders. I applied cross-functional problem-solving skills in identifying, addressing, and eliminating potential issues to achieve set delivery deadlines.Accomplishments:• Equipped with advanced expertise in the usage of ERP software package to generate purchase orders as well as compile and evaluate reports aligned with corporate needs.• Led all inventory life cycles by monitoring inventory levels, order management, and enforcing planning initiatives.• Leveraged with securing cost-optimal purchasing by initiating requests for item quotations and price negotiation.• Fostered effective partnerships with sales and engineering departments to determine, redefine, and device customer preferences at lowest possible cost.• Improved knowledge, performance, and productivity of performance-driven team consisting of four personnel by providing leadership, coaching, positive guidance, and constructive feedback.• Won Cost Savings of the Year Award for $150K annually saving on MRO purchases.• Eliminated part shortages up to 10% by enforcing KanBan system for lower cost and commonly used parts.

Springfield, Missouri Area

Monitored warehouse inventory while reconciling inventory overages and/or shortages. Assisted Quality Department in isolating inventory not meeting company standards

Ozark, Mo

Oversaw the freight activities of five geographic facility locations including the review of freight bills for accuracy of delivery, tariffs, and related charges; initiation and tracking of freight claims and expediting of shipments in transit to meet delivery requirements. Lead annual Freight Carrier contract negotiation landing an 8% overall cost reduction for the year 2011. Determined freight routing and carrier selection to minimize shipping expenses while maintaining schedules, security, and safety standards. Arranged carriers for imports and maintained records for customs compliance.

Ozark, Mo

Initiated vendor quotations, placed purchase orders, negotiated prices, and scheduled deliveries. Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and coordinated supplier inventory agreements.Monitored quarterly pricing and initiated cost reductions and price negotiations while maintaining positive vendor relations.

Springfield, Missouri Area

A/R & Collections, A/P, Payroll, Tax Preparation

Springfield, Missouri Area

Inside Sales, Quoting, Customer Expedites, Engineering Collaboration

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Organizational Leadership

Associate Of Science - As, Accounting And Business/Management