Makayla Martin
Mount Juliet
Summary
Results-oriented procurement professional with history of effective supplier management and cost reduction strategies. Adept at fostering collaborative team environment and consistently meeting organizational goals. A Proven track record of optimizing vendor relationships and streamlining purchasing processes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Supervisor
CoolSys Commercial and Industrial Solutions Inc
01.2024 - Current
- Managed supplier relationships for enhanced performance, timely deliveries, and quality control.
- Monitored supplier performance metrics regularly to identify areas of improvement and maintain accountability standards.
- Organized training sessions for staff to enhance skill development in procurement processes and software applications.
- Provided guidance and support to junior team members, fostering professional growth and development in their procurement careers.
- Enhanced team collaboration by fostering open communication channels among department members.
- Coordinated with various departments to align purchasing initiatives with their specific needs and requirements effectively.
- Developed inventory management strategies, reducing stock discrepancies and minimizing waste.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
Purchaser
CoolSys Commercial and Industrial Solutions Inc
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepared purchase orders using ERP systems, ensuring accurate data entry and timely communication with suppliers.
- Negotiated with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
- Managed the procurement process from requisition to payment, ensuring timely deliveries and accurate invoicing.
- Checked items received against items ordered by verifying receipts.
- Maintained and reviewed computerized records of items purchased and costs associated with purchases.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Researched suppliers based on availability, quality, selection, and price.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Improved supplier relationships, resulting in better product quality and delivery times.
Warehouse Coordinator
CoolSys Commercial and Industrial Solutions Inc
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Helped keep inventory accurate by overseeing daily cycle counts.
- Performed data entry to maintain accurate records of inventory levels and shipping and receiving logs for management reports.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness throughout the warehouse facility by adhering to housekeeping best practices consistently.
- Coordinated receiving process and managed dock to efficiently unload trucks.
- Verified accuracy of shipping and receiving documents and maintained records.
- Managed the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods to ensure timely delivery to customers.
- Coordinated with suppliers on inventory orders to address issues quickly and avoid delays in delivering to consumers.
Assistant Store Manager of Operations
Tractor Supply Company
03.2019 - 01.2023
- Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers, and responding to customer inquiries and complaints
- Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers
- Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods
- Establish and implement policies, goals, objectives, and procedures for their department
- Examine merchandise to ensure that it is correctly priced and displayed and that it functions as advertised
- Oversaw staff scheduling, ensuring adequate coverage during peak hours while minimizing labor costs.
- Perform work activities of subordinates, such as cleaning and organizing shelves and displays and selling merchandise
- Plan and coordinate advertising campaigns and sales promotions, and prepare merchandise displays and advertising copy
- Design and set up advertising signs and displays of merchandise on shelves, counters, or tables to attract customers and promote sales
- Collaborated with the Store Manager to develop strategic plans for sales growth and operational improvements.
- Managed daily store operations to ensure optimal customer service and employee productivity.
- Recruited, hired and trained new employees, aimed at building high-functioning team focused on stock management, visual merchandising, and general store operations.
TEAM LEAD
Tractor Supply Company
03.2015 - 03.2019
TEAM MEMBER
Tractor Supply Company
11.2013 - 03.2015
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Business
VOLSTATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Gallatin, TN12.2020
Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Fast Learner
- Organized
- Winning Attitude
- Team Player
Timeline
Purchasing Supervisor
CoolSys Commercial and Industrial Solutions Inc
01.2024 - Current
Purchaser
CoolSys Commercial and Industrial Solutions Inc
09.2023 - 01.2024
Warehouse Coordinator
CoolSys Commercial and Industrial Solutions Inc
01.2023 - 09.2023
Assistant Store Manager of Operations
Tractor Supply Company
03.2019 - 01.2023
TEAM LEAD
Tractor Supply Company
03.2015 - 03.2019
TEAM MEMBER
Tractor Supply Company
11.2013 - 03.2015
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Business
VOLSTATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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