Tracy Tucker
Lepanto
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Big River Steel, excelling in procurement and logistics. Known for fostering teamwork and collaboration, I streamlined processes to achieve significant time savings. My strong communication skills and positive attitude led to enhanced vendor relationships and successful sustainability initiatives, driving operational efficiency and reducing costs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Delta King Transportation
Owner
01.2016 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with freight forwarders, securing competitive rates without compromising on the quality or reliability of service.
- Developed relationships with key vendors, securing preferential treatment in pricing and terms negotiation.
- Led sustainability initiatives in efforts to reduce carbon footprint
- Monitored performance of logistics operations to identify areas for improvement.
Scrap Procurement Manager
Big River Steel
08.2016 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with finance departments on budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring accurate representation of procurement expenses and cost-saving opportunities.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and cost savings through the implementation of digital tools and automation.
- Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase for ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
- Facilitated resolution of disputes with suppliers, maintaining strong partnerships and ensuring uninterrupted supply.
- Ensured compliance with internal and external procurement policies and regulations, minimizing legal risks and maintaining company reputation.
- Analyzed spending patterns to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
- Assisted in external audit engagements, ensuring timely completion and compliance with accounting standards.
- Assisted with month-end closing procedures
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on an accrual basis.
- Meticulously tracked shipments from origin to destination, proactively addressing any delays or issues that arose during transit.
- Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
- Facilitated month-end inventory close procedures, ensured financial and physical inventories were in balance
Education
High School Diploma -
East Poinsett County High School
Lepanto, ARBachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, ARSkills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Organization and time management
Timeline
Scrap Procurement Manager
Big River Steel
08.2016 - 06.2022
Delta King Transportation
Owner
01.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
East Poinsett County High School
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Arkansas State University
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