Tara Loftin
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Credentials
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Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
LinkedInDec, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Excel Data Analysis: Forecasting
LinkedInDec, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
CP Certification
NALA - The Paralegal AssociationJan, 2008- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Davis Index
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Singapore
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Market Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Markets Manager
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Sep 2019 - Present
Business development, market research, forecasting, key trend & price analysis, relationship management, process improvement, journalism, editing, writing. Business development, market research, forecasting, key trend & price analysis, relationship management, process improvement, journalism, editing, writing.
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ArcelorMittal
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Luxembourg
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Mining
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700 & Above Employee
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Sourcing Manager, Fe Scrap
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May 2016 - Sep 2019
-Directed the purchase of ferrous scrap for four Chicago area steel mills involving approximately $250M or more in annual purchases. -Negotiated commodity pricing related to scrap purchased in the region. -Identified and coached new suppliers to ensure adherence to our standards. -Made strategic purchasing decisions in order to increase competition, resulting in approximately $2M savings annually. -Collaborated effectively with operations to determine monthly inventory targets… Show more -Directed the purchase of ferrous scrap for four Chicago area steel mills involving approximately $250M or more in annual purchases. -Negotiated commodity pricing related to scrap purchased in the region. -Identified and coached new suppliers to ensure adherence to our standards. -Made strategic purchasing decisions in order to increase competition, resulting in approximately $2M savings annually. -Collaborated effectively with operations to determine monthly inventory targets, timing and logistics requirements. -Developed solid relationships with internal customers and suppliers through thoughtful communication and teamwork. -Governed deliveries and quality performance to ensure operational needs are met. Show less -Directed the purchase of ferrous scrap for four Chicago area steel mills involving approximately $250M or more in annual purchases. -Negotiated commodity pricing related to scrap purchased in the region. -Identified and coached new suppliers to ensure adherence to our standards. -Made strategic purchasing decisions in order to increase competition, resulting in approximately $2M savings annually. -Collaborated effectively with operations to determine monthly inventory targets… Show more -Directed the purchase of ferrous scrap for four Chicago area steel mills involving approximately $250M or more in annual purchases. -Negotiated commodity pricing related to scrap purchased in the region. -Identified and coached new suppliers to ensure adherence to our standards. -Made strategic purchasing decisions in order to increase competition, resulting in approximately $2M savings annually. -Collaborated effectively with operations to determine monthly inventory targets, timing and logistics requirements. -Developed solid relationships with internal customers and suppliers through thoughtful communication and teamwork. -Governed deliveries and quality performance to ensure operational needs are met. Show less
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ArcelorMittal USA
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United States
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Mining
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Specialist, Supplier Performance Management
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Apr 2014 - May 2016
• Developed a system using MS Access, SQL, and VBA to create transparency, assess supplier performance, and enable AMUSA to more effectively select and engage with high performing suppliers. • Responsible for all aspects of vendor performance management within the U.S. • Acted as liaison between Procurement Commodity Managers, targeted suppliers and the plant consumers of goods / services who interact with the targeted supplier. • Guided internal and external… Show more • Developed a system using MS Access, SQL, and VBA to create transparency, assess supplier performance, and enable AMUSA to more effectively select and engage with high performing suppliers. • Responsible for all aspects of vendor performance management within the U.S. • Acted as liaison between Procurement Commodity Managers, targeted suppliers and the plant consumers of goods / services who interact with the targeted supplier. • Guided internal and external stakeholders to measure the performance of AMUSA’s (high spend, high impact, strategic) suppliers.
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Specialist, Supplier Performance Management
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Jan 2012 - Mar 2014
• Effectively built the process to enable logical workflow including business operating procedure and controls associated with third-party providers. • Designed dynamic tracking mechanism and evaluation templates that are specifically tailored to the applicable commodity; focusing on company objectives, KPI's, SLA's, contracts, market standards and current company initiatives. • Advised category owners across the company on effective supplier performance management and… Show more • Effectively built the process to enable logical workflow including business operating procedure and controls associated with third-party providers. • Designed dynamic tracking mechanism and evaluation templates that are specifically tailored to the applicable commodity; focusing on company objectives, KPI's, SLA's, contracts, market standards and current company initiatives. • Advised category owners across the company on effective supplier performance management and corrective measures.
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Analyst, Contract Compliance
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Oct 2006 - Dec 2011
• Managed complex & high-value contracts, review procedures with contract owner / stakeholders. • Ensured contract obligations are being adhered to. • Explained / enforced contract policy before obtaining VP signature. • Reported findings / recommendations, quarterly, to our highest executive levels. • Trained and mentored new team members.
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Law Office
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Merrillville, Indiana
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Research Analyst
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Feb 2004 - Sep 2006
Legal analyst, paralegal advocating personal injury matters. Legal research, application of relevant law to create claims delivering final restitution demand that enabled high-value client settlements. Legal analyst, paralegal advocating personal injury matters. Legal research, application of relevant law to create claims delivering final restitution demand that enabled high-value client settlements.
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1st Source Bank
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United States
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Teller Supervisor
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Jan 1998 - Feb 2002
Advised teller line in all phases of operations / customer service. Determined proper amounts of cash to be kept on-site, ensuring weekly volume remains within insured limits. Actively brought in new clients also reviewing credit reports to determine good loan candidates. Advised teller line in all phases of operations / customer service. Determined proper amounts of cash to be kept on-site, ensuring weekly volume remains within insured limits. Actively brought in new clients also reviewing credit reports to determine good loan candidates.
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BankFinancial
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United States
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Banking
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100 - 200 Employee
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CSR
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Sep 1996 - Oct 1997
Customer Service Representative. Customer Service Representative.
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Education
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2004 - 2006
American InterContinental University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Criminal Justice -
2002 - 2003
Purdue University Northwest
Bachelor of Science - BS, Organizational Leadership -
2000 - 2002
Ivy Tech Community College
Associate of Applied Sciences (A.A.S.), Law -
1994 - 1995
Prairie State College
Associate of Applied Sciences (A.A.S.), Business Statistics
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