Experience

Thompson Pipe Group

• United States
• Construction
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Purchasing Agent

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  • Manage procurement of materials needed for future and current production.• Collaborate directly with scheduling department to secure material in a timely manner.• Lead negation with numerous vendors to optimize material costs, lead time and quality.• Manage supply chain including procurement, shipping, and inventory control.• Part Numbers management in IFS (Creation and Maintenance)• Responsible for inventorying excess stock inventory and allocating for use. Resulted in over $50,000 reduction of cost of goods in 2021.• Manage and process the Purchase Orders, RFQ’s, invoices, and related documents in IFS system. • Manage customers' needs for expedited parts or unplanned needs.• Assist vendors with AP department to resolve payment issues and invoice discrepancies.• Support Scheduling Manager on forecast analysis, consumptions, sales plans, sales orders back log as well as creation and submission of POs to vendors.• Evaluation of vendors based upon lead times, competitive pricing, and quality of product.• Communicate with production supervisors on status of orders and expected delivery dates.• Communicate with project engineers/ managers to provide lead times on materials needed by customer. Show less

• Logistics Coordinator / Warehouse Lead II

  • Mar 2018 - May 2022

  • Determined appropriate usage of freight, optimizing shipping processes to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.• Ensured inventory accuracy in the warehouse by conducting regular audits and implementing effective management practices.• Managed warehouse staff in day-to-day operations, ensuring a safe and productive work environment.• Created weekly shipping schedules and distributed them to supervisors, keeping all stakeholders informed and on track.• Provided critical support to the Logistics Manager, contributing to the overall success of the department.• Created Bill of Lading (BOL's) in IFS operating system to accurately reflect all shipment information.• Generated daily shipping reports and uploaded them to the network server, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the shipping process.• Proactively identify and address potential quality control issues, minimizing errors and reducing waste.• Fulfilled orders and managed the transportation cycle to ensure established deadlines were met, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.• Collaborated with other departments to coordinate the shipment of materials, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.• Continuously reviewed freight costs, transportation rates, and raw material prices to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive down expenses. Show less



Forterra Building Products

• United Kingdom
• Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Coordinator

  • Jul 2016 - Mar 2018

  • Updated and maintained the production schedule, ensuring that all deadlines were met and projects were completed on time. • Recorded daily production entries accurately and efficiently, providing critical data for analysis and decision-making. • Generated daily production reports, tracked progress, and identified opportunities for improvement. • Created weekly schedules for each department, providing a clear roadmap for success and maximizing productivity. • Monitored individual efficiency and generated daily reports to identify areas of improvement and promote accountability. • Generated weekly and monthly department efficiency reports, providing management with valuable insights into overall performance. • Communicated with the scheduling coordinator to provide a lead time for projects, ensuring that all necessary materials and resources were available. • Created project materials lists and ordered raw materials needed for projects, ensuring that all materials were available when needed. • Input and verified inventory data on a monthly basis, ensuring that all inventory was accurate and up-to-date. • Conducted monthly cycle counts, identified discrepancies, and took corrective action as necessary. • Analyzed inventory issues to reconcile identified discrepancies, ensuring that inventory was accurate and properly accounted for. • Received incoming raw materials in Oracle, accurately recording all necessary data to ensure proper inventory management. • Provided critical support to the Plant Superintendent, contributing to the overall success of the plant. • Supported employees with administrative needs, ensuring that all necessary paperwork and documentation was completed accurately and on time. Show less



YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Membership Representative

  • Apr 2013 - Jul 2016

  • Managed the daily operations of the Welcome Center, Supervised, and trained Member Services Staff, and conducted Member Tours and Sales. • Completed various membership and program participant account tasks as well as daily deposit and Cash Flow reconciliation. • Managed Accounts Receivable and conducted Daily Audits of membership accounts. • Served as a Branch Specialist in Personify Operating System and provided support for Membership Director. • Managed the daily operations of the Welcome Center, Supervised, and trained Member Services Staff, and conducted Member Tours and Sales. • Completed various membership and program participant account tasks as well as daily deposit and Cash Flow reconciliation. • Managed Accounts Receivable and conducted Daily Audits of membership accounts. • Served as a Branch Specialist in Personify Operating System and provided support for Membership Director.