Order Expiditer

Posted on: 2008-08-26

Teambuilding experiences • I had the opportunity to participate on the Navision task force. • I have partnered with key people in Seattle to successfully transition purchasing over to the Corporate Purchasing in Clinton, NJ. • Working with the Ikaria team made up of AP, Requisitioners and Purchasing to develop systems to manually pay outstanding vendor invoices avoiding or resolving credit hold situations. ASTRIX PERSONNEL (Air Products) 2008-Present Experience Order Expediter  Correspond daily with vendors via phone and email  Expedite delivery lead times of orders  Update order status daily in SAP  Facilitate working relationships with vendors and internal departments  Created and continue to update and maintain a vendor contact list in Outlook ACT 1 PERSONNEL (INO Therapeutics/IKARIA) 2007-2008 Purchasing Agent  Primary purchasing contact with Ikaria Requisitioners for Purchase Order and Drawdown PO development. Work with Requisitioners to build consensus and facilitate the order placement process  Primary contact with vendors at the time of order placement  Negotiate, confirm pricing and expedite delivery of orders  Assisted in developing new purchasing polices and procedures within the company  Assist and advise A/P in reconciling invoices by confirming the correct account codes and adjusting POs to facilitate invoice payment  Facilitate working relationships with vendors and internal departments  Created and continue to update and maintain a vendor contact list  Complete credit applications with new vendors to establish credit  Compile new vendor information and submit new vendors for set up in Navision  Working with the Navision task force team to implement features within the Navision system that improve efficiency for the Requisitioner , Purchasing and AP  Training purchasing users on the purchasing policies and procedures pertaining to requisitions and receipts  Work closely with requestors, making suggestions on sourcing to get the best value  Have identified cost savings opportunities resulting in printing, office supplies and delivery charges  Experience in entering requisitions in ReqLogic PHILLIPS VAN HEUSEN 1999-2006 Corporate Purchasing Agent  Support Purchasing Manager with projects, reports and presentations  Assisted in developing new purchasing polices and procedures within the company  Track and trace all purchase orders to confirm completion and delivery in a timely fashion  Check all invoices to confirm the correct account codes were used and approved  Negotiate with vendors for the purchase of materials and supplies to be used  Maintain a working relationship with vendors and internal departments  Maintain a database of vendor accounts  Reconcile invoices  Track budget expenses  Utilize computer software programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint Procure IT and Access for analysis and reporting PHILLIPS VAN HEUSEN 1997-1999 Operations Coordinator/Geoffrey Beene and Gant  Set up and send training materials to store managers  Issue purchase orders  Compile yearly budget spreadsheet  Assist store locations in resolving inventory issues  Send store closing information and updates to employees AT&T 1996 - 1997 Administrative Assistant • Presentation Preparation • Filing and coping • Schedule meetings • Maintain daily calendar • Arrange travel plans • Expense reports • Travel arraingements KARTCHER 1995-1996 Office Assistant • Track office supply usage • Maintained office supply inventory • Assisted HR in special projects • Backup receptionist • Assisted in all areas of the of the office when needed Education 1993 Cittone Institute Edison, NJ Office Automation Certification 1989-1993 Middlesex High School Middlesex, NJ Diploma Special Skills Procure IT (purchasing software designed by Varian Technologies) Internet Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Lotus Notes Microsoft Power Point AS400 Microsoft Access Excellent Communication Navision Outlook Power Point SAP ReqLogic References References available upon request