1. L O R I A M B R O S E
Huntley, IL 60142 224-456-4733 loriaambrose@gmail.com
Purchasing/Materials Manager
Dedicated and technically skilled business professional with a versatile administrative support skill set developed
through experience as a purchasing manager, inside sales manager and sales support.
Excel in resolving employer challenges with innovative solutions, systems and process improvements proven
to increase efficiency, customer satisfaction and the bottom line.
Offer advanced computer skills in MS Office Suite and other applications/systems.
Key Skills
Office Management
Teambuilding & Supervision
ISO Development & Training
Policies & Procedures Manuals
Report & Document Preparation
Spreadsheet & Database Creation
Analysis of Spreadsheet and Data
Negotiations
Records Management
Meeting & Event Planning
Inventory Management
Cost Reduction
Experience
Specialty Rolled Metals, Carol Stream, IL 2012 to present
Inventory Manager
Repeatedly took on additional roles throughout the company, including logistics, contract quoting, as well inventory
management throughout 7 remote branches. Results:
Increased companywide inventory turns essential to competing in the current market.
Great Lakes Specialty Metals 2011 to 2012
Inside Sales Manager
Assisted General Manager in daily responsibilities as well as handle the key branch accounts.
G & L Mfg., formerly Scientific Tube, Elgin, IL
Purchasing/Materials Manager, 2006 to 2011
Repeatedly took on additional roles throughout the company, beginning with purchasing and negotiating materials
servicing customers, assisting quality control, eventually accounts payable and receivables. Results:
Developed efficiency-enhancing workflow/process improvements that made it possible to accommodate increasing
responsibilities necessitated by staff reductions.
Decreased company expenditures 15% or more by implementing needed controls on stock/supplies and
standardizing ordering procedures.
EMJ, Schaumburg, IL 1988 to 1997
Corporate Buyer-1989 to 1997
Local Purchasing, including all outsourcing 1988 to 1989
Worked hand in hand with VP of Merchandising in establishing flat roll business, exposure to all markets/commodities
inventoried. Results:
Reduced costs on flat roll business by combining companywide requirements by 20%
2. Analyzed inventory requirements throughout the company, negotiated procurements and contracts, rewarding
company with contracts previously outbid.
Education
Iowa State University, Ames, IA 1985
Academic Diploma
Best Practices for Managing Inventories and Cycle Counts 2007
Former AWMI Member, Chicago Chapter
