Developed and implemented new system to issue PO’s and have traceability throughout the receiving and accounts payable process. Purchased for multiple areas of company business. Identify and track all delivery date movements. Ensure materials conformed to requirements. Implement procurement strategy to ensure continuity of supply and alternative source of supply. Implemented a tenant bill back recovery system for the Duke Energy account that enabled Middleton Meyers to identify and track tenant past due utilities and report to property management and accounting. At this point the utilities would be billed and the property management could begin communication with tenant to have utilities put in their name. Cost savings to date approx. $22,500, Estimated annual savings $50,000 based on 250 units.

Coordinated purchase orders for new and existing production materials, developed qualified suppliers to ensure company standards, and maintained controls for cost of purchased materials to optimize budget and reduced unnecessary expenditures. Managed, planned, and tracked orders to meet production schedules and maintained supplier relations.Key Accomplishments:• Optimized cost performance by negotiating with specified expertise in procurement of raw materials to finished products.• Worked with the purchasing team on domestic and global markets to ensure competitive costs and on time deliveries. Tracked and documented incoming product to aide in production scheduling.

Plans, controls, and procures goods to support the continuous flow and delivery of product to the customer at the highest quality and lowest total cost. Works with the global sourcing organization and the Materials Manager to develop and execute business strategies impacting supply chain consolidation, cost reduction, and quality improvement. Key Accomplishments:• For assigned portfolio of items, optimize inventory level across multiple distribution centers and achieve customer on time delivery goals. • Issue purchase orders and work orders in support of distribution plans and customer requirements. Work directly with assigned suppliers to obtain delivery and availability information. • Review site-level demand forecasts by SKU and work with forecast analyst to ensure forecast accuracy. • Maintain accurate system data, such as bills of material, purchase costs, lead times, etc.• Resolve supplier invoice discrepancies and coordinate disposition of non-conforming material.

Develop and implement strategic plans for successful supply chain management. Coordinate raw material ordering while entering and tracking usage and requirement data via spreadsheets, ERP, and databases. Provide monthly reports regarding supplier delivery performance, ensuring delivery failures with suppliers are resolved and counter measures are implemented. Key Accomplishments:• Identify opportunities to strategically forecast and purchase MRO items including consumables, industrial equipment, and plant upkeep supplies, computers, fixtures, and furniture. • Manage, plan, and track supplier development initiatives, participating in periodic visits and supplier audits. • Initiate opportunities to reduce costs with tracking and reporting, interfacing with suppliers, and negotiating pricing. • Minimize order discrepancies by implementing policies, procedures, and best practices to strategically order supplies.

Directed supply chain operations by reviewing buying requirement reports for replenishment and generation of orders. Successfully progressed departmental operations by coordinating order requirements with Requestors and Suppliers, placing rush orders, sourcing best product values, and reviewing frozen order controls and exceptions. Held direct accountability for process improvements, identifying and documenting procedures to ensure high productivity. Key Accomplishments:• Established reputation as key buyer of industrial products, cutting tools, foodservice equipment, small wares, point-of-sale hardware, and office products. • Managed, planned, and tracked high-end domestic and international accounts including 26 Ingersoll Rand, Goodyear, Caterpillar, Ford, Case New Holland, Kennametal, and Apex Tool Group. • Reduced inventory costs by $30K per plant and increased service levels to 99.74% by effectively communicating with all departments, executive managers, and suppliers. • Forecasted and analyzed sales trends to project high season usage and adjusted ordering controls to maintain optimal service level and turns.