Carol Jackson, CSCP

Experience

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  Infranor Inc

  Oct 1994 - May 2001

  Materials Planning Buyer/MIS Coordinator

  * Planned, estimated and purchased all major product groups. * Purchased motors and servo amplifiers. * Handled expediting for customer production schedules from European divisions. * Worked with other departments and larger customers to ensure timely delivery of parts. * Formulated Excel reporting on sales and bookings. * Coordinated migration of network from peer-to-peer to client-server based on Windows NT 4.0. * Managed migration from MAI Basic Four to Great Plains company database. * Developed and maintained reporting procedures between division and corporate headquarters for payroll, human resources, inventory and accounts payable and receivable. * Handled customer inquiries for new equipment and repairs. Show less

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  Various Temp agencies

  Jun 2001 - Feb 2004

  Buyer & Administrative Positions

  * Various administrative positions for both direct employers and agencies. * Duties included expediting and ordering of parts and computers for the City of Bristol, interfacing with other departments, entering employee hours, sales support.* Assisted customers and salespeople in meeting the requirements of credit card underwriters.

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  RDS Electric LLC/Cornerstone Electric LLC

  Mar 2004 - May 2009

  Office Manager/Bookkeeper

  * Processed and verified applications for credit.* Solicited payment on overdue accounts.* Compiled necessary information from financial institutions such as banks and credit organizations. * Kept records of all delinquent accounts, incomplete files, and credit risks. * Responsible for compiling amounts owed by the company to vendors, suppliers, or other organizations/individuals. * Maintained all payment and other transaction records, bank reconciliation, payroll, maintained computers, worked with QuickBooks. Show less

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  OFS Fitel

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Buyer
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  Intergrated Industrial Systems

  Jul 2008 - May 2009

  Buyer

  * Management and optimization of supply chain for commodity of machine shop/mechanical components for rolling mill manufacture. * Contracted with vendors for manufacture of parts per drawings and specifications. * Worked with vendors and engineers, especially with regard to non-conforming materials. * Procured and expedited finished goods, raw materials, semi-finished products, components.* Acquired new vendors in North America and Asia. * Worked with engineers and manufacturing on Bill of Material (BOM) discrepancies.* Demonstrated ability to assess and qualify new suppliers. * Established and developed excellent relationships with vendors, co-workers and superiors. * Complete understanding of landed cost vs. piece pricing. * Ensured quality products purchased, with Just in Time delivery and excellent pricing as priorities.* Coordinated and managed shipment to Asian sub-contractors parcels of parts for pre-assembly.* Devised procedures and documented same.* Team player and frequent contributor to company newsletter. Show less

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  APICS New Haven Chapter #229

  Jul 2009 - Jan 2015

  Board of Directors

  Treasurer 2009-2011, VP Marketing 2011-2013, Programs Asst. currently. AP/AR, budgeting, issuing press releases, develop Powerpoint presentations, communicate Chapter events (educational classes, Professional Development Meetings, plant tours, etc), help to promote APICS in general and the New Haven Chapter in particular.

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  Vital Life Wellness Center

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2010

  Volunteer
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  Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2012

  Purchasing Agent

  IT purchasing to include contract for state of the art fiber optic cable connection so that CCAT can host and back up various agency contract including CT United Way, Hartford Public Library System and Hebron Library among others. Purchasing of cabling, servers, contracting for software to include different licensing options. RFPs for recurring services such as maintenance, office supplies, water and software services. Different elements include quantification and cost analysis of various options as proposed by potential vendors. Occasionally, evaluate and recommend peripherals such as printers, input devices, etc.. Weigh pros and cons for SAAS or license purchases. Show less

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  ITD Corporation

  Apr 2012 - Jul 2016

  Buyer/Planner

  • Purchased and negotiated materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors • Determined production schedule based on availability of parts for orders and using MRP• Evaluated vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers • Followed up and expedited purchase orders as needed • Reported monthly to management regarding supplier performance • Worked with vendors, quality assurance, and engineering when parts are out of specifications • Queried vendors for RoHS, Conflict Minerals and others• Dealt with importers for weekly air shipments and bi-weekly ocean freight Show less

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  Eppendorf Group

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2019

  Procurement Analyst

  *Cost-effective purchasing of products, materials and services worldwide on high quality production standard and on schedule; negotiate and compare pricing and frame contracts; select and consult with suppliers.*Maintain purchasing master data (e.g. supplier information, article data).*Material planning of cost and non-cost items, release/change of purchase orders, processing material deficit reports.*Complete processing of orders, which includes soliciting and processing of order confirmations, handling of shipments and duty formalities, etc.*Processing of discrepancies on incoming invoices for material, product and logistics suppliers.*Processing of change requests in this scope of purchasing responsibilities.*Processing of complaints to suppliers and following corrective actions including scorecards and audits. *Maintain purchasing policies and procedures, ensuring timely delivery of supplies and materials supporting production schedules.*Maintain documentation control of all procurement related forms. *Maintain regulatory data and metrics for ROHS compliance, conflict materials, etc.*Maintain statistics and reports (KPI) data and updates.*Prepare invoices for approval, approving import logistics and maintaining cost analysis.*Participate in projects within the scope of purchasing. *Traveling to suppliers and manufacturers worldwide. Show less