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Cary, Nc, Us

Danbury, Connecticut, Us

Stockholm, Se

Consumables and Accessories for Customer Direct Interaction (aftermarket)

Stockholm, Se

Indirect Spend, Services, Transportation, and Packaging for Ownership Solutions (aftermarket)

Le Cellier, Fr

Packaging and Transportation

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

[A Legacy Cenveo Folding Carton Company]-Managed and coached two purchasing coordinators (direct reports)-Oversee procurement processes falling under MRO, OS&E, equipment warranties, capital spend, P-Card, building leases, and facility services. -Provide oversight on all MRO and OS&E invoice nonconformances-Improve procurement strategies to increase efficiency and achieve cost-saving by streamlining logistics, enhancing purchase order ISO process, and optimizing customer palletization-Negotiate with existing and prospective suppliers on contractual terms or restructure contracts for services like waste management, pest control, propane, janitorial supplies / services and VMI programs-Coordinate with various business department managers to enhance processes, improve department level coordination, optimize efficiency and address urgent situations-Analyze revenue spend, cost, production data, and cost savings projects to maximize profit margin-Support sales force on product knowledge, competitive positioning, and vertical integration sourcing alignment-Oversee procurement processes, manage inventories and provide raw material planning to efficiently support production requirements-Manage inventory value and ensure inventory level is aligned with sales

Stamford, Ct, Us

Memphis, Tennessee, Us

I used programs like SAP, Macola, and creating queries to help with purchasing operations. Also managing open orders, expedited orders, freight and LTL carriers.I Built relationships with new and existing vendors that will bring value to our current demands I negotiated terms to reduce Charlotte Retail's financial obligation and to provide sales with competitive market pricing.I also used my printing background to help provide creative solutions.

Us

Updated and streamlined the procurement workflow Developed spreadsheets that analyzed cost of goods, quantities purchased, and revenue spent on vendors and subcontractors. Created maximum and minimum inventory levels for high turnaround substrates and materials. Maintained good relations with vendors and subcontractors while also bringing in new resources.Managed all Account Payable recordsAnalyzed current pricing structure to current material cost.

Accurately and efficiently estimated pricing based on sales quote requestPurchased to maintain inventory levels, consignment levels, and to fulfill job request.Maintained good relations with vendors and subcontractors.

North Kansas City, Mo, Us

Started out by participating in a Management Training Program: • Pre-Press Department: Making plates and Proofing Layout content • Learned different aspects of being apart of a 6 color Web Inline Offset Press crew • Participated in different phases of Bindery and Warehouse Lead to: Operating all aspects of the digital department - from customer service, estimating, invoicing, to operating the digital presses and bindery equipment. • Created a manageable and consistant workflow • Better utilized the digital press's capabilities

Pineville, Nc, Us

Pre-Press Department: Proof layout content and made plates according to production needs.

Managed and problem solved a student run business that printed for the University Motivated peers to work above and beyond what was required to complete the course - like working after school hours.Teaching peers how to use various pieces of equipment that was available to us.Helping out in production, design, or customer service related work.

Boone, Nc, Us

Instructed students the basic functions of programs such as Photoshop, Indesign and IllustratorAllowed and explained through a hands on philosophy, how different processes and phases worked within the commercial printing industry such as: Design, Pre-Press, Press, and FinishingAllowed students to think outside the box and be creative with these different processes.

Bachelor'S Degree, Graphic Arts And Imaging Technology

General Studies