Lori S.
Senior Buyer at Formosa Plastics- Claim this Profile
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Mark MacDuffie [LION] 2,700+
I had the distinct pleasure of working with Lori over the course of a year, discussing various mobility applications, cost savings measures and innovative technology for enhancing the end user experience. Lori is very well versed in the wireless technology, billing systems, end user requirements and excells in her ability to deliver outstanding responsiveness to her clients. Her positive attitude and ability to work under pressure make her a key asset to any mobility support position. Her receptive nature and candid assessment of corporate requirements focused on best practices are exemplary. I look forward to working closely with Lori as she is a dedicated professional that is results driven.
Mark MacDuffie [LION] 2,700+
I had the distinct pleasure of working with Lori over the course of a year, discussing various mobility applications, cost savings measures and innovative technology for enhancing the end user experience. Lori is very well versed in the wireless technology, billing systems, end user requirements and excells in her ability to deliver outstanding responsiveness to her clients. Her positive attitude and ability to work under pressure make her a key asset to any mobility support position. Her receptive nature and candid assessment of corporate requirements focused on best practices are exemplary. I look forward to working closely with Lori as she is a dedicated professional that is results driven.
Mark MacDuffie [LION] 2,700+
I had the distinct pleasure of working with Lori over the course of a year, discussing various mobility applications, cost savings measures and innovative technology for enhancing the end user experience. Lori is very well versed in the wireless technology, billing systems, end user requirements and excells in her ability to deliver outstanding responsiveness to her clients. Her positive attitude and ability to work under pressure make her a key asset to any mobility support position. Her receptive nature and candid assessment of corporate requirements focused on best practices are exemplary. I look forward to working closely with Lori as she is a dedicated professional that is results driven.
Mark MacDuffie [LION] 2,700+
I had the distinct pleasure of working with Lori over the course of a year, discussing various mobility applications, cost savings measures and innovative technology for enhancing the end user experience. Lori is very well versed in the wireless technology, billing systems, end user requirements and excells in her ability to deliver outstanding responsiveness to her clients. Her positive attitude and ability to work under pressure make her a key asset to any mobility support position. Her receptive nature and candid assessment of corporate requirements focused on best practices are exemplary. I look forward to working closely with Lori as she is a dedicated professional that is results driven.
Experience
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Formosa Plastics - Not Official
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Buyer
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May 2015 - Present
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L'Oréal
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France
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Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Purchasing Buyer
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Feb 2009 - May 2014
Developed buying strategy for 5 Manufacturing Plants; Directly managed the packer, partition and padding category of $5MM annual spending; Liaison with Marketing, Product Development, and Plant Logistics to launch new products; Accountable for annual Budget, monthly PPV and quarterly Trend analysis and results; Provided timely SAP price updates for North America; Demonstrated excellent communication and service to both internal and external clientsSelected Accomplishments• Saved over $1MM by recommendation and implementation of new packer processes• Reduced supplier base by 20%• Reduced and maintained price discrepancies <5% through accurate pricing update• Ensured master data accuracy though ongoing SAP maintenance and cleanup • Established and nurtured strong partnerships with logistics, finance, marketing and development groups, as well as excellent supplier relations• Escaladed crucial supply issues, working autonomously, in a timely manner
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Senior Systems Analyst
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Jul 1997 - Feb 2009
Maintained 500+ BlackBerry accounts, ensuring accurate pricing; First point of contact for executives and field staff for troubleshooting BlackBerry concerns; Maintained Microsoft Exchange accounts for additions, changes and deletionsSelected Accomplishments• Reduced BlackBerry providers by 33%, enabling discounted rate from 18% to 21%• Supported company-wide conversion to SAP program from previous LAWSON system • Created operational manual for new A/R system for 60+ clients • Established strong relationships with suppliers, consultants and temp employees in IT team• Liaison with consulting company and clients, providing crucial enhancements
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Education
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Logistics, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Certifcation -
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
BA, Economics
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