Victoria Davensizer
Bellwood
Summary
Knowledgeable buyer with solid foundation in procurement and vendor management. Successfully negotiated favorable terms and streamlined purchasing processes to enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability in cost analysis and inventory control, ensuring optimal stock levels and budget adherence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Veeder Root
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with procurement team for continuous improvement and business enhancements
- Negotiate contracts, improve prices, and terms with suppliers
- Increased supplier efficiency by negotiating contracts and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
- Conducted regular performance reviews of suppliers, ensuring compliance with company standards and expectations.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Conduct research for new components and s
- Evaluate supplier performance and contribute to performance reviews
- Resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues with suppliers
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
Production Scheduler/Purchaser
ACCO Brands
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Understand shop floor equipment, labor constraints, and alternate routing methods
- Analyze demand in assigned manufacturing areas to meet customer and inventory requirements
- Develop production plans, schedules, and updates
- Schedule to minimize waste, optimize efficiencies, and utilize capacities
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure raw materials availability
- Negotiate price, delivery, and terms with suppliers
- Process purchase orders and reconcile discrepancies
- Optimized production schedules by closely monitoring resources and adjusting timelines accordingly.
- Reduced lead times with the implementation of efficient scheduling strategies.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, improving collaboration and increasing efficiency in securing required materials on time.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of production schedules with sales forecasts and customer demands.
- Maintained accurate records and handled purchase orders.
Production Supervisor
ACCO Brands
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Manage machine utilization to produce ACCO products effectively
- Supervise multiple shifts and employees
- Troubleshoot production issues
- Supervise safety committee and implement safety initiatives
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular audits, achieving a reduction in workplace accidents and incidents.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Reduced equipment downtime by implementing preventive maintenance programs and timely repairs.
Manufacturing Coordinator
ACCO Brands
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Manage production operations and personnel
- Schedule production, job planning, quality control, and equipment evaluation
- Responsible for inventory control and procurement processes
- Evaluated production KPIs regularly, identifying areas of concern and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and best practices throughout the manufacturing process.
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining manufacturing processes and implementing lean principles.
- Increased overall equipment effectiveness with timely preventive maintenance and operator training programs.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
Education
Certificate - Information Processing
Computer Learning Network
Altoona, PA12-1991
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Motivation
- Organization skills
- Time management skills
- Multitasking
- Leadership skills
- Team building
Timeline
Buyer
Veeder Root
01.2022 - Current
Production Scheduler/Purchaser
ACCO Brands
01.2015 - 01.2022
Production Supervisor
ACCO Brands
01.2011 - 01.2015
Manufacturing Coordinator
ACCO Brands
01.2007 - 01.2011
Certificate - Information Processing
Computer Learning Network
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