Experience

Craneco Parts & Supply

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales/Procurement Coordinator

  • Feb 2015 - Present



ALATAS Americas Inc

• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales / Procurement Coordinator

  • Feb 2014 - Feb 2015

  •Interface with Sales Manager to plan and prioritize purchasing activities.•Account manager for offshore and marine crane parts and services.•Provided technical advice to customers for American, European, and Japanese crane spare parts.•Review planned orders, create requisitions for purchased items, and manage approval process. •Identify and ensure client Quality Assurance requirements are implemented within the project. •Transmit and prioritize approved purchase orders and supporting documents to supplier.•Track orders and confirm system lead times, delivery dates, and costs.•Review, update, and maintain purchase orders until they are closed.•Ensure orders adhere to supplier agreements and contracts; report non-conformances where applicable.•Lead finance and logistics staff in resolving reception and invoice discrepancies.•Contribute to consolidation, reduction, and rationalization of the local supplier base.

• Senior Buyer / Expeditor

  • May 2011 - Feb 2014

  •Negotiated with vendors and suppliers to find the lowest possible prices.•Conducted sales of crane parts and services for offshore, marine and mobile customer base.•Delivered on cost reduction commitments through the identification, development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives.•Assisted in the preparation of bids, contract negotiations and maintenance.•Determined replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, customer requests, or customers' descriptions of malfunctions.•Ensured that all documentation that supports the spare parts analysis and evaluation process is available. •Managed stock levels for various products and contributed to preparation and execution of financial plans•Ensured timely and efficient product flow by partnering with vendors and distribution centers and shipment tracking.•Examined documents and products ; monitored work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications.•Provided documentation and information to account for delays, difficulties, or changes to cost estimates.•Forecasted consumer buying patterns based on sales trends and economic conditions monitoring.



Fusion GSS, Inc.

• Administrative / Accounting Coordinator

  • May 2007 - May 2011

  •Provided administrative support and client support for busy office.•Liaised between all impacted departments to ensure proper communications and reporting practices•Prepared biweekly time, expense, and travel reports.•Planned and coordinated corporate luncheons and developed presentations for related on-site and off-site meetings as required.•Updated and maintained information within Microsoft excel spreadsheets. •Created MTRs and entered updated information within applicable spreadsheet.•Ensured operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.•Streamlined billing and registration functions to facilitate accountability, reliability, and accuracy of information.•Coded, entered, verified, and reconciled transactions such as accounts payable and receivable, purchase orders, check requisitions and bank statements within QuickBooks, •Controlled monthly reporting, and printed financial statements for Accounting Manager review.•Initiated collections against accounts past due based on payment agreement.•Analyzed accounts to discover discrepancies and facilitated the correction of all variances promptly.•Processed accounts payable checks for printing and mailing.•Issued payments and generated checks. •Managed the company credit cards, reviewed and approved charges •Resolved transaction and invoice issues in collaboration with sales and shipping personnel.•Instructed and trained other accounts payable associates.•Corresponded with vendors and customers to ensure on-time response to inquiries.



University of Houston

• Administrative Assistant

  • Feb 2003 - Feb 2006

  •Answered multi-line phone system; screened calls and referred callers to appropriate personnel as necessary. •Scheduled and attended meetings; took minutes; edited and distributed meeting minutes.•Produced information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics.•Checked and dispersed mail to correct departments; scanned and saved important documents; managed UPS packages and freight. •Provided administrative support to ensure that municipal operations are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner.



MIKE CALVERT TOYOTA

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Receptionist / Cashier

  • Aug 2000 - Jan 2003

  •Answered multi-line phone system; screened calls and referred callers to appropriate personnel as necessary. •Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; evaluated new office products; placed and expedited orders for supplies; verified receipt of supplies.•Assisted cashier with daily operations, created PowerPoint presentations in support of marketing purposes.•Managed travel arrangements for office personnel as needed. •Assisted with clerical duties such as filing, faxing, scanning, and photocopying; took payments such as cash checks, and credit cards. •Processed payroll and performed reconciliations as requested.