Danielle Grubbs

-Currently managing 5,700 open Purchase Orders across 20 vendors, both overseas and local.Ÿ -Assumed responsibility for Mazak’s largest machined parts vendor with over 4,000 unique parts purchased at an annual cost of $4.3 million. -Responsible for sourcing and development of new vendors; relaying to them Mazak's expectations of quality, delivery, and confidentiality (ISO standards). -Reduced WIP for Mazaks largest vendor from 3.66 to 3.29 turns during the first month, eliminating $55,000 in excess inventory. -Analyze blueprintsfor complexity of parts and the potential to modify parts to meet current needs. This is done for the purpose of quoting new parts and eliminating obsolete stock from inventory. -Created a new query system to detect new parts from Engineering BOM's. Objective is to ensure purchasing is following up on new parts, and quoting for quick delivery. System is functioning and tested to be working with high accuracy.

• Responsible for purchasing manufacturing components that adhere to engineering specifications while working with vendors to maintain consistent quality and secure timely delivery. • Negotiated prices and obtained quotes from multiple vendors to ensure best value on purchased goods at the lowest overall cost to the organization. • Worked with Accounting and Receiving departments to correct discrepancies in quantity and/or pricing of inventory received. • Responsible for turning around purchase requisitions in a timely manner to ensure that manufacturing production continued without interruption. • Utilized MRP system (AS400, Excel, and Access) to schedule item orders at regular intervals based on forecasted production needs and vendor lead times. • Assisted purchasing agents with requestors’ inquiries as to the status of orders, expediting rush orders with vendors, and testing new product for plant use.

• Responded to customer inquiries on their brokerage accounts as well as assisting them in meeting their personal goals. • Provided current and accurate market news and quotes. • Engaged in conversations with customers regarding current trends and in relation to customers’ current needs. • Responsible for using multiple systems simultaneously to process and maintain current and accurate records. • Effectively utilized online resources as well as Microsoft Windows workstation to execute transactions for customers.

Implementation of successful marketing and promotional activities such as Cost Product differentiation Print and web-based ad campaigns Establishing discount programs with vendors, clients, and other industry professionals Positive and effective networking with vendors and suppliers Purchasing quality goods and materials, cost reduction, and budgeting Providing quotes for clientele, based on cost of goods and labor Successful and original creative design Manage employees, and direct them as to how to ensure customer satisfaction.

Promoted my departments internally by maintaining quality customer service throughout the hospital. Multi tasked effectively in a Supply Chain environment with a four department rotation. Departments included Print/Mail, Distribution, Supply Processing, as well as Receiving. Excelled at using inventory systems (Lawson) and patient charging software (EPIC) Interfaced with departments regarding supplies and materials Coordinated delivery times and inventory needs with Purchasing and Procurement Completed daily complex copy requests for multiple departments. Managed the mailroom, as well as department charging and courier requests