Oraine Neil
Purchasing Officer
Portmore,St.Catherine
Summary
Resourceful individual with extensive experience and successful track record in procurement and logistics. Organized and effective professional well-versed in using proven methods and cutting-edge technology to streamline operations, increase productivity and cut costs. Dedicated to strengthening and maintaining vendor relations through outstanding communication and human relations skills. Talented in leading projects, directing logistics and managing inventory needs. Dedicated to maintaining schedules and budgets while enhancing operational performance.
Experienced proficient at monitoring operational pulse to deliver relevant information to all major internal customers and stakeholders. Accustomed to working with multiple entities to achieve business goals for logistics efficiency, cost containment and contract integrity. Works quickly and maintains focus while providing top-notch customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Purchasing Officer
Lasco Distributors Limited
Red Hills Road, Kingston
11.2021 - Current
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Generated reports, documents and analysis in Oracle for senior management review and approval
- Identified and targeted critical procurement issues, saving over $500,000 monthly.
Inventory Supervisor
Lasco Distributors Limited
Red Hills Road, Kingston
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Reviewed and monitored inbound inventory and book adjustment transactions.
- Monitored customer return shipments and communicated damages to manufacturer.
- Created spreadsheets to improve inventory management accuracy .
- Led and supervised inventory team, conducting training and setting appropriate schedules.
- Oversee purchase orders and data entry regarding received shipments.
- Monitored completeness, accuracy and compliance during inventory transactions.
- Supervised 15 inventory control personnel to support correct goods management and achievement of performance goals.
Dispatcher
Lasco Distributors
Red Hills Road, Kingston
03.2013 - 09.2018
- Maintained updated and detailed records of delivery in physical and electronic database.
- Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
- Evaluate routes based on daily needs, available workers, traffic hazards and weather conditions.
- Handled incoming calls and emails from customers regarding issues with deliveries.
- Coordinating and dispatching of inventory in efficient and timely manner daily.
- Communicating and sharing information with parties involved in logistics of inventory .
- Ensure minimal delivery turnaround times while maintaining customer satisfaction .
- Printing of invoices
- Directed dispatching, routing and tracking of 12 fleet vehicles
- Processed orders, ran bulk pick sheets, processed and printed invoices and created daily shipping logs
Logistics Team Member
Lasco Distributors
Red Hills Road, Kingston
06.2012 - 02.2013
- Collaborated with shipping department staff to facilitate smooth materials returns to correct vendors.
- Verified accurate account invoicing through collaboration with accounting department.
- Managed system support functions to set priorities and service levels expectations.
- Processed and entered customer orders into database and provided proactive customer service for accounts.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
- Liaised between warehouse personnel and customer to facilitate account and operational needs.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
- Produced weekly status reports detailing logistic operations and problems.
Team Leader
Lasco DistributorLimited
Red Hills Road, Kingston
09.2011 - 05.2012
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Optimized customer support by establishing collaborative service environments through targeted operational initiatives.
- Implemented new working processes to deliver multiple improvements.
- Initiated timely response to emails, voicemails and written correspondence.
- Led team of 14 members while providing exceptional customer service
Inventory Clerk
Lasco Distributors Limted
Red Hills Road, Kingston
09.2008 - 08.2011
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Maintained inventory count, tracked usage and documented variances.
- Responsible for timely and accurate posting of all receivables .
- Reconcile all inventory related variances
- Created spreadsheets to improve inventory receiving process accuracy 99%
Warehouse Assistant
Lasco Distributors Limted
Red Hills Road, Kingston
03.2003 - 09.2008
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Satisfied documentation requirements by using SAP software to produce estimates, invoices and tracking spreadsheets.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Documented cargo movement such and obtained onward movement data.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 100 packages per day
Education
Bachelor of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Caribbean Maritime University
Palisadoes, Kingston 09.2011 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
St. Jago High
Spanish Town 09.1994 - 07.1999
Skills
Reporting knowledge
undefinedTimeline
Purchasing Officer
Lasco Distributors Limited
11.2021 - Current
Inventory Supervisor
Lasco Distributors Limited
10.2018 - 10.2021
Dispatcher
Lasco Distributors
03.2013 - 09.2018
Logistics Team Member
Lasco Distributors
06.2012 - 02.2013
Team Leader
Lasco DistributorLimited
09.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Caribbean Maritime University
09.2011 - 08.2015
Inventory Clerk
Lasco Distributors Limted
09.2008 - 08.2011
Warehouse Assistant
Lasco Distributors Limted
03.2003 - 09.2008
High School Diploma -
St. Jago High
09.1994 - 07.1999
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