Teresa Benefiel
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Experience
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Würth Snider
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United States
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sourcing Specialist/Buyer-Planner
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Mar 2016 - Present
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Tesco Corporation
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Buyer II Global After Market Supply Chain
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Feb 2013 - Mar 2016
In a fast pace environment responsibilities include but not limited to the following:• Issue Intercompany, Inventory, Non inventory, Services and AFE/Asset purchase orders.• Ordering various components: Machine/Fab/Equipment/Cables/Hoses/Motors/Electrical/off the shelf parts for Top Drives/Cat Walks, Evaluate and Forward Safety Stock level request to be adjusted +or-• Attach accurate order acknowledgements to all purchase orders for auditable traceability, Expedite by using Open Order Report, Open Sales Order Report, using Emails and Phone Calls to align with lead time/customer required date/ Rig Downs • Work closely with Quality Control to Reconcile NCR’s within 24/48 hours • Notify vendors of current drawing REV and ECN changes and quality alerts • Contact Test vendors tract TPI requirements and FAI parts• Quote and Source new and existing parts, Enter spec approved OEM part numbers for each part as needed, Maintain current Trade Agreement pricing and collect new Trade Agreement pricing for 6 Months up to 1 year by obtaining at least 2 or 3 Competitive bids, Negotiate pricing • Follow up on Pre-alerts and forward all supporting documents to logistic for Import shipments ready to be scheduled for collection and obtain POD to get shipments received • Project cleanup assignments as assigned- On going • Train others - On going • Problem Solving - On going • Assist in annual Inventory• Assist in process improvements • Vendor meetings on and off site to build long term business relationship while learning vendor capabilities • Currently training to handle CSR and Logistic duties as assigned ResultsDirectly responsible for up to $11 million in purchased parts and Equipment. Proactively work with suppliers to leverage volume discounts using consumption for annual savings up to 2.5%. Reduce blocked invoices 100% through proactive communication.
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The Fastener Connection, Inc.
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Buyer Planner
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Sep 2007 - Feb 2013
• Work from a live on-line MRP forecast data base to plan and execute negotiations with qualified vendors • Issue Purchase Orders including auditable trail of documentation• Create BOM for parts that require secondary processes• Create new part numbers by specified Nomenclature• New RFQ's by submitting approved drawings by QA to qualified vendors• Prepare paperwork for sending samples overseas• Manage system daily by entering current and accurate data• Clearly communicate to Freight Forwarders Brokers and International/Domestic deliveries Vendors by e-mail, fax and phone• Continuous follow up to ensure on time deliveries. • Answer phones/cross train to assist in customer service when needed.Inventory Control is a critical part of my job. Running out of inventory can shut down customers operations and cause a loss of revenue. Too much inventory can be problematic as well and holding inventory too long could result in obsolesces. Demonstrate a personal commitment to Quality and promote continuous improvement to ensure company goals are achieved and exceeded. Results Directly responsible for up to $4 million in purchased parts including but not limited to SMS, MS, Nuts and Bolts. Cost savings of up to 3% annually by obtaining at least 3 competitive bids per part. Leverage volume discounts with Vendors up to 2% net15. Freight cost savings up to 2.5%. Manage an acceptable level of physical Inventory per part. Resourceful problem solver with proven ability to bring quick resolution to challenging situations as well as maintain and build long term communication with vendors and customers. Reduce blocked Invoices through proactive communication
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Subsea Global Expeditor/Buyer I
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Aug 2002 - Sep 2007
• Multiple priorities in a constant changing fast pace atmosphere• Issued Expense Purchase Orders/AFE from Requestors requisitions• Approve LOJ’s for each Expense Requisition/AFE• Communicate with requestors to confirm completion dates• Expedite by communicating with vendors online and offline• Signature Authority up to $50,000• Forward invoicing to accounting to avoid payment delays• Processed Master Service Agreements and Work Service Agreements as needed by communicating with departmental management to ensure agreements are on file before start dates, filled out letters and mailed to obtain updated Liability Insurance Certificates, Updated Files and Electronic Repository which included Scanning new contracts forwarded by other Procurement/Sourcing lead departments, Obtain Exhibit (1) Schedule of Rates, Confidentiality Agreements, Drug Testing Policies, Background Check Policies, SNT-TC-1A Vision Test, Holiday and Overtime Hours Schedule and current rate sheets • Attain 100% on-time safety audits (one every other Month),• Exposure to Contract Negotiations and online reverse auctions for contract services and worked close with LegalResultsDirectly responsible for up to $4 million in purchased parts, Equipment, food and servicesResourceful problem solver with proven ability to bring quick resolution to differences between purchase orders, delivered items, quantity and/or price and train others with regards to policies, processes, procedures and systems Issued and managed purchase orders to align with service agreements Expedited open orders in descending order to meet start dates Proactively worked with requestors and suppliers to leverage volume discounts up to 3.5% Reduce blocked invoices 75% through proactive communication
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Education
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Lone Star College