Kim Gore

Experience

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  Washington National Insurance Company

  Jan 1977 - Jul 1991

  Senior Technical Clerk Typist
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  Washington National Ins. Co.

  Jan 1977 - Jul 1991

  Accurately processed field requisitions for an average of 100 field offices.Efficiently scheduled company fleet cars and executive cars company-wide on a daily basis.Serve as back-up to supervisor, delegating work to technical clerks.Saved time and money on service calls by effectively correcting copy machine problems throughout the company.Accurately updated company-wide inventory control system utilizing the CRT.Answer heavy volume 16-line phone.Accurately typed purchase orders, departmental invoices, memos and reports.Distribute purchase orders company-wide for payment and receiving purposes.Submitted monthly reports for company-wide charge backs. Show less

  • Technical Clerk Typist

    Jan 1977 - Jul 1991

  • Copy Machine Technician

    Jan 1977 - Jul 1991
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  Richco, Inc.

  Jul 1991 - Aug 2007

  Junior Buyer

  Develop a strong rapport and spirit of business partnership with our suppliers.Improved supplier quality performance from 75% to 99% through monthly supplier report cards and corrective actions.Work harmoniously in the spirit of teamwork and cooperation with all Richco personnel, suppliers and customers.Manage the relationships between Richco and its suppliers in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.Place specific purchase orders as required.Confer with vendors to discuss and resolve problems with orders. Improved supplier delivery performance from 82% to 99.4% through monthly discussions and corrective actions.Expedite and reschedule orders as needed.Ensure product data in our electronic system is current and accurate maintaining system integrity.Reduced inventory from $2.5 million to $986 thousand.Utilize MRP system to determine order quantities and schedules. Maintain open delivery schedules to ensure on-time deliveries.Reconcile material and inventory issues by working with suppliers and internal departments.Perform other procurement activities as directed by Supply Chain Management Lead role with my suppliers on Supply Chain team managing quality, delivery, inventory levels and supplier relationships.Obtain quotes from suppliers resulting in cost savings to Richco.Order all raw materials for our North American production facility. Show less

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  Richco Inc

  Aug 2007 - Oct 2009

  Junior Buyer/Planner

  Plastic Fasteners & Plastic Components