Kathy Henry
1186 Cove Drive
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
847-541-9178

Professional Skills
Buyer/Purchasing Agent with experience in purchasing of Raw materials, finished goods and miscellaneous production supplies. Some responsibilities consist of purchasing of materials, interaction with suppliers, management of inventory, inventory reductions, cost reductions, bid packages, new item samples and quotes, and generation of monthly inventory reports for all management and buyers. This experience has led to the knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook,  JD Edwards, AIMS, and IQMS. 		

				
Experience

International Precision Components Corp.		
Lake Forest, IL

May 2008  - December 2008   Purchasing Assistant/Buyer

•	Created Purchase Orders from approved requisitions.

•	Placed Purchase Orders via phone, fax, email, or online.
•	Developed online accounts with suppliers for placing PO's for faster service and better prices.
•	Responsible for office, janitorial and stationery supplies. 
•	Interviewed suppliers to verify company was obtaining best price and services.
•	Researched products for substitutions or replacement parts resulting in cost savings.
•	Achieved cost savings by comparison shopping for supplies. 

•	Issued Debit/Credits when necessary. Prepared product returns.	
•	Assisted Purchasing Manager when needed.  Assisted in Receiving Department when needed.

Crescent Cardboard Company   (1985-2008)
Wheeling, IL									

June 2002- March 2008   Buyer/Purchasing Assistant

•	Purchased skids and cordex pallets estimating $300,000/year for 25 SKU’s, corrugated cartons estimating $600,000/year for 50 SKU’s, all operations/manufacturing MRO supplies, office supplies and company stationery.

•	Maintained and controlled inventory levels of above items located at company's warehouse(s).
•	Maintained and controlled inventory levels of corrugated cartons at supplier's warehouse(s).
•	Developed spreadsheets to maintain inventory levels and safety stock of most products responsible for. 
•	Researched and comparison shopped of products responsible for when possible to increase cost savings.
•	Reduced cost of cartons by approximately $20,000/yr with a style and print change.  
•	Improved inventory levels, lead times, and order quantities to achieve cost savings of approximately $75,000/yr.
•	Responsible for products being delivered on time.  
•	Created Purchase Orders from approved requisitions for all departments except for Buyer/Planners.
•	Generated daily Open Purchase Orders reports.
•	Created and implemented annual bid packages for suppliers.
•	Established strong relations with suppliers.
•	Participated in price increase negotiations with suppliers.
•	Maintained Item Master files.
•	Located Waste Recycling company of paper scrap to improve profit for company.
•	Prepared monthly Purchasing Supply/Inventory Control reports for management and buyers monthly meetings.
•	Maintained satisfactory levels of  inventory to meet corporate objectives such as inventory levels and budgets.

1990-2002   Assistant Manager, Purchasing

•	Created Purchase Orders from approved requisitions for company.
•	Purchased and inventoried office supplies and stationery products. Achieved cost savings by comparison shopping.
•	Matched invoices with packing lists and purchase orders for payment processing. Resolved any discrepancies with buyer, supplier or receiving department. Coded invoices when required.
•	Trained Purchasing agents and Buyers on the paperwork process required by Purchasing Department.
•	Computer maintenance of the Item Master files hosting over 7,000 items.
•	Processed and documented Purchasing department procedures.
•	Assisted in documenting and implementing procedures for other departments.
•	Problem solving and troubleshooting of issues within Purchasing Department.
•	Reviewed vendor accounts resulting in recovery of thousands of dollars due the company.  One achievement - approximately $30,000.00 due to company for a 2 year price difference from  one supplier.
•	Owner and responsible for Item Master files.
•	Data maintenance of Item Master information in preparation of converting to a new computer system.
•	Created spreadsheets to import in new computer system to rearrange entire warehouse for new computer system and to improve packing production.
•	Created spreadsheets to import in new computer system to transfer Item Master properly.
•	Involved with off-site classes for purchasing setup of new computer system. Assisted in training of new system when needed.
•	Back-up for Purchasing Manager when needed. 

1985-1990   Order Entry/Billing

•	Processed Customer orders.
•	Generated invoices daily.
•	Hired and trained personnel. 
•	Coordinated work flow within department.
•	Daily Sales reports. 
•	Monthly posting and balancing of sales.