Ashley D. Turner is an experienced planning and procurement professional seeking a new opportunity. She has over 7 years of experience in strategic planning, project management, operations management, and process improvements. Her background includes roles in purchasing, sourcing production, and inventory management. She is skilled in analytics, negotiating contracts, and driving efficiencies.

1. Ashley D. Turner
Email: turnerashleyd@gmail.com Cell Phone: (314) 565.0096
EXPERIENCED PLANNING & PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONAL
Results-oriented, self-motivated professional with progressive professional experience in planning and procurement,
demonstrating consistent achievement of objectives, strong analysis skills, and dedication to organizational goals.
Proven ability to lead teams, identify continuous improvement opportunities and execute project plans.
CORE CAPABILITIES
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Operations Management
Compliance Management
Team Leadership
Process Improvements and Execution
Problem Resolution
Excellent Communication Skills
COLORESCIENCE Houston, TX April 2013-October 2016
Buyer
 Supports the executive team in developing strategic operating plans to ensure the company has the appropriate
resources to support current forecasted business and projected growth in addition to providing direction and
feedback to the team collectively and individually.
 Initiates and maintains partnerships with external Chemical, Component, Packaging and Service vendors by
strategically negotiating purchase orders, contracts and subcontracts with appropriate sourcing of chemicals,
components, packaging, supplies, and services resulting in the lowest cost/highest quality with on-time delivery
leveraging favorable payment terms.
 Accountable for inventory management including: Supply & Demand Planning requirements, Order
Management, Stocking Strategies, Cost/Pricing, Logistics and Warehousing (i.e. creating/approving/updating
and resolutions for PO’s, WO’s, BOM’s, RFP’s, product movement and cost/pricing analysis).
 Creates, manages and prioritizes inventory production and inventory levels via a Master Production Schedule
(MPS) based on established lead times ensuring appropriate on-hand inventory and uninterrupted supply
demand.
 Maintains inventory levels at the distribution warehouse and working relationship with manufacturing and other
disciplines to optimize efficiency and ensure smooth product flow to the retail customer.
 Provides extensive planning/procurement ad-hoc reporting and analytics to communicate, track and manage,
implemented operational working capital improvements.
 Analyzes Sales & Marketing forecasts and historical data for purchasing, production planning, regulating safety
stocks and recommending expedites and de-expedites in order to meet demand while maintaining optimum
inventory levels.
 Audits inventory levels weekly, reviewing late, current, and future projected demand to aid in creating a plan to
meet supply demands while reducing and/or stabilizing inventory cost.
 Minimized procurement expense by 12% for the overall budget by evaluating production volume, costs and lead
times
 Ensures Purchase Price Variances (PPV) is in accordance with the established standard costs and overall budget.
 Liaises with Sales & Marketing, Research & Development and Quality Control Dept. to resolve issues with
processes, purchases and planning/production.
 Work closely with vendors to develop prototype components for new products
 Develop & manage supplier base to consistently maintain production schedule requirements
 Identifies and recommend best practices in order to continuously improve business processes to drive efficiency
and accuracy in management of the Planning and Procurement processes.

2. COTTON BABIES Saint Louis, MO November 2011-May 2013
Purchasing Specialist
 Successfully collaborated with vendors to finalize order details and logistics
 Increased profits by researching industry trends and using data results to properly source new products
 Made valuable contributions in creating, launching, and implementing new styles of cloth diapers
 Working knowledge of current product trends/innovations and the competitive marketplace
 Prepared and presented growth/opportunity analysis and risk management reports to store owners, managers and
executives
 Managed, coached and trained warehouse team, enabling increased efficiencies
 Strategically mapped seasonal collections to maximize fabric utilization and trend
 Performed risk management analysis regarding product assortment, supplier contracts and vendor agreements
CINTAS CORPORATION Chicago, IL February 2010-October 2010
Sourcing Production Specialist
 Managed factory productions orders, consistently maintaining a 90% deadline completion.
 Maintained and updated Master Production Schedule for strategic production planning.
 Developed and maintained relationships with vendors to identify issues with incoming products before retail
assignment.
 Accountable for smooth transition of sample hand-over to factories for production.
 Worked with garment designers to implement new uniforms for final consumer use.
 Requested, follow up and distributed samples of garments to internal teams.
 Continuous identification of improvement opportunities.
SYSTEMS / PROCESS EXPERIENCE
 Operational knowledge of the following systems below to generate data needed for reports, calculation of payments,
audits and controls or as necessary
o SAP
o Intuitive (ERP)
o Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Notes)
 Backoffice
TRAINING / SKILLS
 Green Belt in Six Sigma
 Cost – Effective Procurement
 Inventory Analysis
 Vendor Relationship Management
 Self-motivated and able to be effective (receiving minimal supervision as needed) working independently and/or
collectively on teams, frequently assuming lead role as necessary.
 Highly effective with problem solving and conflict resolution
 Working knowledge of auditing, tracking, controls and process mapping.
 Strong communication skills, both oral and written; presentation skills.
 Excellent analytical and root cause analysis skills.
 Proven ability to identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
 Self-motivated; works independently and on teams, frequently leading.
EDUCATION
Masters of Arts – Management – Webster University Graduated: May 2013
Bachelor of Science – University of Missouri – Columbia Graduated: May 2009