Purchasing Manager Resume Example Corsicana Mattress LLC

PURCHASING MANAGER

Summary

Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.

Skills

Resourcefulness
Distribution experience
Cost controls familiarity
Program coordination
Quality assurance standards
Supplier relations
Project management
Customer service skills

Meticulous eye for detail
Recruitment and training
Logistics coordination
Professional communication skills
Inventory coordination
Recordkeeping
Policy improvements

Experience

Corsicana Mattress LLC | Shelbyville, TNPurchasing Manager09/2009 - 04/2020

Organized shipment paperwork, managed file systems and updated tracking spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
Determined recurring business needs and maintained necessary inventory levels.
Facilitated efficient purchasing and resource availability through monitoring and oversight of all company inventory.
Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
Led initiative for new purchasing protocol proposal and implementation which facilitated monitoring and improved budget allocation of stock level requests.
Improved warehousing and inventory management operations, including optimal scheduling and organization of more than $2M worth of raw materials and finished product.
Developed and managed cost reduction and waste elimination policies.
Implemented robust inspection policies to check the quality of all incoming products.
Led department meetings to build team cohesiveness and coordinate projects
Managed purchases, receipts and documentation of finished goods, materials, packaging and ingredients for submission in daily reports.
Organized and prioritized projects.
Oversaw operations for Tennessee territory.
Collected operations data and created spreadsheets detailing trends.
Expeditiously and effectively resolved purchasing claim issues.
Expedited distribution of materials to locations.
Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs for bi-weekly stock levels.
Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
Worked with shipment companies to manage distribution.
Monitored weekly, monthly and quarterly achievement goals.
Evaluated staff performance against expectations.
Negotiated with suppliers to obtain cheaper shipping rates and faster turnaround on raw material orders.
Maintained appropriate inventory levels to meet personnel and corporate needs.
Assessed procedures and processes, implementing improvements to reduce waste and slash material costs.

Corsicana Mattress LLC | Shelbyville, TNAdministrative Assistant08/2007 - 09/2009

Planned and executed corporate meetings, lunches and special events for groups of 200+ employees.
Monitored daily and weekly schedules and monthly calendar obligations for 3 managers.
Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel, in addition to providing information to resolve inquiries and bolster customer satisfaction.
Processed financial documents including contracts, expense reports and invoices.
Communicated with vendors to place and receive orders, request maintenance services and deliver instruction on behalf of office management.
Tracked and submitted employee time sheets to accounting department for payroll processing.
Verify and review forms and reports for compliance with company regulations and procedures. Enter and track information into appropriate computer programs.
Reviewed and suggested improvements for diverse range of documentation,including interoffice correspondence, reports and presentations.
Managed phone calls from clients when customer service was unavailable and provided informative answers to questions.
Entered invoice data into company database and updated details, including customer contacts and delivery dates to keep information current.
Set up and maintained physical and electronic filing systems.
Controlled and managed document processes by reviewing files, records and critical information to confirm accuracy and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Organized conference room space and materials for internal and customer meetings, took notes and distributed meeting minutes to support executive needs.
Coordinated meetings with other department managers and served as main liaison between department heads and executives.
Organized and maintained filing and document management systems, coordinating archiving and purging aligned with company document policies.
Wrote email messages, memos and business letters for management and proofread all documentation to provide error-free correspondence.
Coordinated large-scale events and department activities, including venue acquisition, catering service and guest list development.
Managed building access and supplied key cards to employees and visitors.
Maintained up-to-date department organizational chart.
Increased accuracy and reduced discrepancies by verifying data while processing incoming and outgoing checks and wire transfers.
Maintained attendance records, taking note of staff vacation time, sick days and personal days.
Assisted with administrative tasks, including filing, answering phones and HR procedures.
Performed complex administrative management of sensitive and confidential issues.
Generated shipment invoices, prepared packages and set up courier deliveries for customers.
Supported departmental operations, including filing, monthly report preparation and vendor requisitions.
Managed a team of 12 leads and supervisors, including training and task delegation.
Conducted thorough research using various media sources to obtain relevant data for staff requirements.
Guided administrative and professional staff through computer and software problems.
Contacted customers via phone and email to confirm deliveries and follow up with inquiries.

Lynchburg Nursing Center | Lynchburg, TNHR/Payroll Clerk05/2005 - 04/2007

Constructed leave pay schedules, processed payroll garnishments and worked closely with [Executive Director] to pay out bonuses, severances, service awards and special payments.
Tracked and applied tax liens, child support and other types of wage garnishments to paychecks.
Increased employee satisfaction by 95% by accurately handling payroll help desk and answering questions regarding correct and accurate payroll time entry.
Administered payroll for over 125 employees per bi-weekly using ADP and [Payforce].
Gathered timesheets to prepare weekly payroll data for processing by payroll coordinator.
Organized and maintained payroll information by entering data, deleting errors, calculating and collecting information.
Prepared manual checks and initiated direct deposits for 125+ employees.
Classified, sorted and filed correspondence, articles, records and other documents to maintain organized filing system.
Protected payroll operations and maintained employee confidence by keeping information private.
Received, filed and processed paperwork and documents for on-boarding employees.
Edited employee banking records when needed.
Established employee payroll files and updated existing files with new information.
Managed weekly payroll duties and submitted data to Executive Director.
Identified, researched and resolved issues with hours worked.
Efficiently handled any payroll discrepancies with employees.
Calculated accurate wages, including overtime, salary increases and bonuses.
Verified available hours against listed amounts when calculating leave time.

Education and Training

Moore County High School | Lynchburg, TNHigh School Diploma05/1982

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Corsicana Mattress LLC
Lynchburg Nursing Center

School Attended

Moore County High School

Job Titles Held:

Purchasing Manager
Administrative Assistant
HR/Payroll Clerk

Degrees

High School Diploma

Purchasing Manager Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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