MELISSA BAUMANN
Moyock
Summary
Accomplished results driven business professional with strong background in purchasing, vendor management and inventory control. Proven track record of excelling as a leader on a team to identify and implement solutions to challenging issues. Superior coordination and cross functional alignment skills. Demonstrated capacity to prioritize, multitask and work well under pressure. Adapts quickly to ideas, methods and changing environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Buyer and Sourcing Specialist
PRA Group, Inc.
Norfolk, VA (Remote)
02.2022 - Current
- Leverage Coupa reporting capabilities to support contract renewal notifications for the procurement department.
- Generate spend related analytics reporting to support procurement savings and controllership objectives.
- Lead contract compliance reviews to identify and mitigate risks related to company policies and budget initiatives.
- Developed and implemented new purchasing system for employee awards incentives.
- Mitigate costs related to travel by implementing new travel policies enhancing overall efficiency of operations.
Materials Planner
Sumitomo Drive Technologies
Chesapeake, VA
04.2020 - 02.2022
- Assisted in implementing systematic solutions to control inventory flow, minimize shortages, and maintain inventory accuracy.
- Collaborated with Production Manager to revise production schedules when required due to material shortages, design changes, backlogs, etc.
- Maintained a variety of schedules, records and reports pertaining to the tracking of materials through the production cycle and availability of production resources.
- Managed the stocking, pricing and distribution of inventory to meet the demands of the business.
- Lead cross functional daily management meeting to optimize inventory levels and reduce excess stock.
Procurement Analyst
Sumitomo Drive Technologies
Chesapeake, VA
03.2018 - 04.2020
- Initiated and developed improvements in Supply Chain with suppliers including improved packaging, transport and material stocking.
- Managed procurement risks by tracking metrics including supplier reliability and performance reducing supply chain disruptions.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with suppliers ensuring smooth product flow and resolution of any issues.
- Lead projects (e.g., lot size and split lots) and continuous improvement activities to positively impact key performance metrics.
Technical Information Coordinator
Sumitomo Drive Technologies
Chesapeake, VA
05.2015 - 03.2018
- Ensured accuracy, completion and on-time submission of information and documentation to the customer.
- Assembled technical manuals as part of projects' documentation upon customers' request.
- Managed and maintained customer documentation database, storage and archive systems.
- Managed and maintained the engineering document database, to include issuing rights and permissions and ensuring documents meet existing quality standards and approvals.
- Completed monthly metrics, which included departmental performance data gathering / collection, organization, and reporting.
- Worked closely with the Project Manager, sales, engineering, design and the customer to ensure project deliverables were met and exceeded.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Virginia Wesleyan College
Norfolk, VA05.2011
Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Strategic Planning
- Continuous Process Improvements
- Contract Management
- Relationship Building
Certification
APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
Timeline
Sr. Buyer and Sourcing Specialist
PRA Group, Inc.
02.2022 - Current
Materials Planner
Sumitomo Drive Technologies
04.2020 - 02.2022
Procurement Analyst
Sumitomo Drive Technologies
03.2018 - 04.2020
Technical Information Coordinator
Sumitomo Drive Technologies
05.2015 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Virginia Wesleyan College