Buyer/Planner

• Apr 2019 - Present

Buyer

• 2017 - Present

Buyer

• 2011 - 2017

• Oversaw more than 100 purchasing lines, reviewing 25 reports daily, including out-of-stock, aged inventory, shorts by suppliers, and incoming purchase orders (PO).• Successfully generated the least amount of aged inventory in the firm.• Coordinated with logistics chief to identify more than $50K in cost savings in 2016.• Spearheaded the creation of enhanced forms for auditing and cost savings purposes.

Buyer/Planner

• 2008 - 2011

• Directed procurement and ordering of engine and machine parts for commercial airlines.• Contacted suppliers to arrange shipments and logistics, ensuring consistent supply for manufacturing department.• Provided comprehensive oversight of multimillion dollar inventories.• Ensured timelines for outbound parts were met and supplied at the highest quality for some of the largest airlines in the world.

Buyer/Planner

• 2006 - 2008

• Managed all aspects of the procurement process, working closely with an estimator to certify all materials, parts, and services were covered,• Oversaw quality control (QC) and assurance (QA), as well as shipping.• Championed the creation of a spreadsheet function, coordinating with the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and General Manager to update billing information to track outstanding accounts payable (AP) and receivable (AR).

Buyer/Planner

• 1997 - 2006

• Directed procurement for more than half of the company’s inventory, purchasing commodities for one of 36 locations across the country. • Charged with reducing inventory from $6.5M to $4M within three months.• Established procedures that encouraged accountability and inventory controls for long-term business sustainability. • Served as the key contact for all technical matters pertaining to a new E3 purchasing software.• Coordinated with transportation manager to identify opportunities to backhaul products, creating an additional revenue stream for the company’s bottom line.• Organized two trade shows per year for the company’s suppliers with the goal of introducing new products to customers.• Supported company culture by organizing all corporate events, including parties, golf tournaments, and events.