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Elizabeth Lattimore

Trafalgar

Summary

Dynamic Purchasing Manager with proven expertise at Jackson Systems LLC in optimizing inventory and enhancing supplier relationships. Skilled in purchase order management and adept at resolving conflicts, fostering loyalty, and ensuring timely delivery of products.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Purchasing Manager

Jackson Systems LLC
07.2013 - Current
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
  • Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
  • Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
  • Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
  • Used Blue Ridge Purchasing Software to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
  • Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting techniques and just-in-time purchasing strategies.
  • Trained junior staff members on best practices in purchasing management, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
  • Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
  • Generated reports, documents and analysis in Blue Ridge for senior management review and approval.
  • Achieved significant improvements in supplier lead times through collaborative planning and forecasting.

Accounting/Admin. Assistant

Jackson Systems LLC
04.2014 - 06.2018
  • Managed company databases to ensure data integrity.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings and preparing crucial documents.
  • Streamlined invoice process
  • Assisted in preparation of financial reports, gathering data that contributed to budgeting accuracy.

Customer Service Representative

Jackson Systems LLC
07.2013 - 03.2018
  • Maintained professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions.
  • Assisted customers in navigating company website and placing online orders.
  • Participated in training programs to enhance product knowledge and customer service skills.

Education

Associate Of Business Administration - Business

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
08.2015

Skills

  • Purchase order management
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Inventory coordination
  • Supply chain management
  • New vendor setup
  • Vendor sourcing
  • Logistics coordination
  • Supplier relations

Certification

Certified Professional Purchasing Manager

Timeline

Accounting/Admin. Assistant

Jackson Systems LLC
04.2014 - 06.2018

Purchasing Manager

Jackson Systems LLC
07.2013 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Jackson Systems LLC
07.2013 - 03.2018

Associate Of Business Administration - Business

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

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