Leah McCarthy
Alsip
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Buyer position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
JR Buyer
Julian Electric
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Enhanced purchasing efficiency through the development and implementation of strategic sourcing plans.
- Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
- Managed vendor performance evaluations to ensure consistent quality standards and timely deliveries.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing efficient forecasting techniques and monitoring demand trends.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Julian Electric
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Partnered with representatives from different carriers to arrange materials shipments.
- Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for materials.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Reduced shipping errors through meticulous inspection of outgoing packages and double-checking labels.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
Insurance Agent
State Farm
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Calculated premiums and established payment methods for sales.
- Developed comprehensive knowledge of various insurance products, enabling effective recommendations for clients'' unique situations.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing personalized insurance solutions tailored to individual needs.
- Educated clients on insurance policies and procedures.
- Collected premiums on or before effective date of coverage.
- Analyzed risk factors to recommend appropriate coverage levels.
- Finalized sales and collected necessary deposits.
Education
Shepherd High School
Palos Heights, ILSkills
- Supplier Communication
- Retail Management
- Multi-tasking strength
- Retail knowledge
- Stock management
- Customer Service
- Delivery Management
- Inventory Monitoring
- Forecasting
- Purchase Order Management
Timeline
JR Buyer
Julian Electric
09.2022 - 02.2024
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Julian Electric
12.2021 - 09.2023
Insurance Agent
State Farm
03.2020 - 12.2021
Shepherd High School
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