ARVA A WHITELOW
Hillside
Summary
Driven and detail-focused with knack for strategic planning and vendor relations, possessing solid understanding of procurement processes and market analysis. Adept at negotiating favorable terms and managing supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective purchasing. Capable of leveraging these skills to contribute significantly to organizational efficiency and profitability.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement / Logistics Assistant Manager, Engine Sales
Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine America, INC.
05.2016 - Current
- Assistant in daily operations in the Sales Department
- Place orders to Japan & India
- Receive the same orders into SAGE
- Invoice Distributor’s and EOM’s as necessary
- Work with both Distributor’s and OEM’s for order receiving and processing for engines and turbochargers
- Work with forwards/Brokers on incoming shipments and quoting projects
- Receive inventory into various warehouse(s) and maintain in SAGE, as well record into engine inventory spreadsheets
- Forward important documents to customs brokers for clearance of shipments from Japan & Indiafor delivery to OEM’s/Distributors and MTEA stock
- Issue invoices for engines, turbochargers and kit options that have shipped to OEM’s and Distributors
- Assist Distributors and OEM’s in order placement
- Confirm & Process Distributors and OEM’s engine and turbocharger orders
- Assist & work with Distributors, OEM’s and other internal departments with questions pertaining to engine replacements
- Search for technical documents for OEM’s/Distributors in needed
- Assist Business Group Managers in OEM production scheduling
- Analyze and track OEM planning schedules and forecasts
- Respond to faxes and e-mails concerning any Inquiries, questions on deliveries and/or orders OEMs/Distributors
- Track shipments from Japan & India to OEM/Distributors
- Update & Send Monthly Inventory Reports & Open Order Reports to OEM’s/Distributors, the1st of each month
- Able to pull sales information from SAGE and format into reports for Business Group Managers, when needed
- Perform other duties as assigned by MENA Management
Administrative Assistant
Nelson Westerberg, Inc. / Atlas Van Lines
06.1995 - 04.2014
- Reported directly to the Vice President and General Manger
- Assisted Sales Managers and Office Manager
- Responsible for national account booking reports, preparation of sales proposals, RFP, marketing materials, presentations, expense reports and all correspondence
- Backup billing and customer service departments
- Trained new employees on internal computer system
Accounting Supervisor
Beltmann Moving Group
08.1989 - 06.1995
- Responsible for the Revenue Processing Department
- Made sure all revenue was input correctly and in a timely manner
- Rating and revenue set up of all interstate and international household goods moves
- Handled auditing and adjustments of accounts receivable
- Assisted in local and interstate billing
- Assisted drivers, customer and agents with inquiries on invoices and commission statements
- Produced and audited drivers’ commission statements and supplied backup support
- Additional duties included accounts payable, banking, office and industrial billing
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
Chicago, IL06.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Crystal Reports
- SAGE ERP System
- Purchase order management
- Purchasing processes
- Materials sourcing
- Effective communication
- Inventory management procedures
- Shipping documentation
- Customer relations
- Multi-tasking strength
Timeline
Procurement / Logistics Assistant Manager, Engine Sales
Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine America, INC.
05.2016 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Nelson Westerberg, Inc. / Atlas Van Lines
06.1995 - 04.2014
Accounting Supervisor
Beltmann Moving Group
08.1989 - 06.1995
Bachelor of Science Degree - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
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