Meriam G.

Purchaser/ Freight Coordinator

About

Experienced Procurement Specialist & Freight Coordinator with a demonstrated history of working in the Oil & Energy industry. Skilled in Operations Management, Freight, Pricing Strategy, Purchasing, and Strategic Sourcing. Strong purchasing professional graduated from University of Albert, in the Faculty of Extension Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA),.

Country

Canada

City

Gibbons

Industry

Oil & Energy

Skill

Teamwork, Problem Solving, Supplier Relationship Management, Microsoft Office, Critical Thinking, Supplier Management, Purchase Requisitions, Contract Review, Business Process Improvement, Systems Thinking, Spreadsheets, E-procurement, Vendor Management, SAP Ariba, Information Technology, Analytical Skills, Negotiation, Creative Problem Solving, Logistics, Supply Chain Management

Experience

Purchaser/ Freight Coordinator

AR Thomson Group

2013-2 - Present · 13 yrs 8 mos

Edmonton,

My daily duties include: >Establishing and maintaining planned inventory level and non-inventory requirement that are consistent with production requirements. >Monitoring max/min and generating purchase orders as required. >Maintaining an adequate stock level and monitor outstanding PO’s. >Coordinating deliveries and following up on deficiencies. >Managing freight management system; Uploading & maintaining rates/carrier info. >Assisting with staff & carriers on special shipments, quotes, customs & duty rates. >Working with brokers, staff, vendors & carriers to assist & facilitate transborder shipment to/from USA.

Procurement Admin/CSR

Velocity Express

2006-8 - 2012-3 · 5 yrs 8 mos

Edmonton, Canada Area

. Obtained price quotations from catalogs and suppliers. · Provided purchasing policy, procedure and process guidance to suppliers. · Managed supplier’s performances and proposed solutions to address problems. · Processed purchases, resolved delivery and other problems with vendors. · Resolved invoice discrepancy issues. · Prepared TII Delivery Performance reports for vendors. · Compiled and prepared Quarterly reports and send out to site store contacts.