Sandra Jackson

Recruits and maintains sub-contractor staff adequate to construct the Division’s homes in the timeframes allocated by the company. Follows company guidelines for on boarding new sub-contractors and ensures all necessary paperwork is in place and routed properly to ensure all vendors are fully documented before work commences. Bids and monitors all costs associated with the construction of the Division’s homes to ensure the company is receiving the best market price for labor and materials. Reviews PO pre-releases to ensure accuracy prior to job start. Consults and manages sub-contractors that are found to be producing results that are not up to the company’s standards regarding quality, timeliness, and safety. Analyzes Division financials and variance report in an effort to ensure maximum profitability. Participate in Corporate national purchasing program initiatives to ensure Division compliance. Monitors Division’s compliance with OSHA safety standards and trains field personnel in same.

• Create and request bids for 8 markets: Gainesville, Palm Coast, Volusia, Palm Bay, Poinciana, Tampa, North Port and Cape Coral • Select top tier vendors and manufacturers to meet construction needs • Analyze and negotiate proposals to improve plan budgets • Build and maintain partnership with vendors, construction team and suppliers/manufacturers • Research and compile rebate programs • Support team members/vendors and address any issues to avoid delays with production • Ensure vendors and construction have the necessary resources and information to complete their responsibilities • Assist accounting to resolve any PO and invoicing discrepancies • Continuously improving in the areas of quality, cost, service and delivery performance • Maintain a thorough understanding of the industry for the specific category being sourced • Facilitate value-engineering sessions with subcontractors, operation and construction • Proactively communicate with all applicable associates within division • Review all EPO’s to verify within accordance of approved take-offs, scopes of work, proper reason codes utilized, and work to resolve issues as they arise

• Prepared and issued purchase orders and change orders • Assisted construction and sales department with the management of subcontractors • Organized estimates, takeoffs, plans and other relevant documentation • Managed pricing and processing of custom changes • Requested quotes, analyzed pricing and processed the required documentation • Maintained manual or computerized procurement records such as cost bids, pricing, accounts, and vendors in system • Negotiated with vendors for the purchase of materials, supplies, and services • Explained and enforced company established bid and takeoff practices to vendor base • Set up and prepared vendor pricing comparison worksheets on purchasing decisions for discussion with Purchasing management.

• Placed purchase orders for stock, stocking dealer programs, miscellaneous items, special orders, and warehouse supplies • Negotiated vendor pricing, terms, and availability to maximize profit margin • Expedited orders, track deliveries, and reconcile backorders • Maintained accurate records of current and prospect suppliers and their performance • Resolved invoicing and purchase order discrepancies • Acquired all product specifications from the manufacturer or through product review to update and enter product information in the system • Monitored product restrictions and adjust inventory records accordingly • Ensured accuracy of product information in printed media and online events

• Issued purchase orders, monitoring cost, and continuous re-quoting • Purchased raw materials for Dominican Republic plant and arrange containers to ship these materials overseas • Negotiated large scale purchases with China and foam suppliers • Maintained and build new supplier relationships • Assisted in the purchases of equipment for multiple facilities through researching and negotiations • Developed Excel reports for forecasting and purchasing for Grand Prairie TX , Arlington TX, and Santo Domingo DR warehouses • Monitored all overseas shipments, expediting orders, providing shipping documents to forwarder and/or working with Customs or FDA for shipment releases • Maintained integrity of the inventory through quarterly physical inventory counts and daily cycle counts • Controlled and maintenance of all inventories (Raw materials, WIP, and Manufactured Goods) through reporting and analyzing usage i.e. excess and obsolescence reports • Ensured team associates followed proper procedures including safety awareness, productivity and quality goals are achieved • Managed employee relations issues such as coaching and counseling • Assisted in the training of new associates • Maintained excellent cross-functional and interdepartmental communication • Managed the material transportation between the US and the Dominican Republic • Determined method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of procedures and rates • Produced shipping documents for shipment i.e. commercial invoice and packing slips • Planned, scheduled, and routed inbound & outbound domestic and international shipments • Supervised the daily processes of the receiving department