Joanna Lalas
Glenmore Park,NSW
Summary
Dedicated purchasing professional specializing in logistics coordination, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication and planning abilities. Exceptional leader skilled at reducing costs and increasing department efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Supervisor
Corinthian Doors
03.2023 - Current
- Trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Worked with freight forwarders to manage inbound pipeline
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Reduced slow moving and obsolete stock
- Reduced Inventory by 2.6M to reach EOY target
Purchasing Officer
Corinthian Doors
04.2020 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
- Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
- Optimized inventory levels by closely monitoring demand patterns and adjusting re-order points accordingly.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable products.
- Tracked inventory shipments.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
Customer Service Representative
Corinthian Doors
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
- Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to new hires, contributing to their successful integration into the team.
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Georges River College - Oatley Senior Campus
Oatley, NSW12.2010
Skills
- Purchase Orders
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Resourcefulness
- Inventory Coordination
- Supply Chain Optimization
- ERP Systems
- Strategic Planning
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Supply Chain Management
Certification
First Aid Certified
Timeline
Purchasing Supervisor
Corinthian Doors
03.2023 - Current
Purchasing Officer
Corinthian Doors
04.2020 - 02.2023
Customer Service Representative
Corinthian Doors
06.2018 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Georges River College - Oatley Senior Campus
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