1. ANN COOPER, CPP
(281) 796-2503 | cooper77979@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/ann-cooper-a2ab20a | La Porte, TX 77571
PROCUREMENT, SUPPLY CHAIN & TEAM MANAGEMENT
Experienced supply chain professional with strong knowledge in the areas of sourcing,
procurement, inventory, order fulfillment, cost, customer service and staff management.
SUMMARY OF KNOWLEDGE AREAS
Sourcing Events, Purchase Administration, Inventory Management, Sales Growth Initiatives, Costing
Controls, Profitability Analysis, Operational Efficiency Projects, Trade Exporting, Customer Service,
Staff Management, Mentoring & Training, Monthly Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts
Payable, Payroll Support, Human Resources, Software User Acceptance Testing
Interested in employment with an established company
offering personal and professional growth.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Operations Manager
WOLSELEY INDUSTRIAL GROUP, 2014 – Current
o Manage customer service for two aluminum refinery sites: Kingston, Jamaica and Suriname, South
America.
o Manage export & supply chain efforts for industrial and MRO materials to customers.
o Maintain dependable product flow while staying up to date on export regulations and customer
service needs.
o Develop and manage a first class team to support the customer’s day-to-day operations.
o Responsible for sales growth, cost savings projects, lean events and positive trading profit.
o Manage profitability of the branch and coach associates in controlling profitability through
operational efficiencies, maximizing purchasing potential and controlling customer pricing.
Purchasing Manager
WOLSELEY INDUSTRIAL GROUP, 2012 – 2014
o Manage purchasing activities for four client locations: Jamalaco, Suralco, Alcoa Point Comfort,
Alcoa Wheels and Forged Products.
o Managed and coordinated a purchasing team of 9 buyers at three locations.
o Created and processed reports to analyze productivity and business trends.
o Made changes to the workflow/workload to optimize productivity and excellent customer service.
o Trained all associates on system and processes.
Buyer
WOLSELEY INDUSTRIAL GROUP, 2008 – 2012
o Integrated Services buyer on-site at customer’s location purchasing MRO supplies.
o Purchased a range of products from paper products to transformers.
o Quoted, expedited and processed customer orders. Resolved invoice discrepancies.
o Trained new associates on system and processes.

2. ANN COOPER, CPP
(281) 796-2503 | cooper77979@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/ann-cooper-a2ab20a | La Porte, TX 77571
Positions held prior to 2008
o General Manager, PORTER’S ACE HARDWARE
o Owner, COMPUTER TUTOR
o Co-Owner, PALACIOS HOUSE OF FLOWERS
o Technology Assistant & Distance Learning Coordinator, PALACIOS ISD
o Nuclear Reactor Operator Trainee, SOUTH TEXAS NUCLEAR PLANT
RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Wolseley Industrial Group
Helped implement a multi-million dollar distribution center and assisted in setting up a 50,000 sqft warehouse
and office. Successfully managed the procurement team who was responsible for the entire spend for our
customer Alcoa World Alumina at Point Comfort, TX, Suriname, South America and Kingston, Jamaica.
Secured solid supplier relations, aggressive sourcing and cost savings and managed all AR & AP
discrepancies.
EDUCATION
Certifications
AMERICAN PURCHASING SOCIETY, 2011
Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)
Training
WOLSELEY INDUSTRIAL GROUP
o Manager Legal Training
o Antitrust
o Coaching to Succeed
o Compensability Compliance Issues
o Root Cause Analysis
o Ethics
o Professionalism and Confidentiality
o How to Drive Performance and Create a Learning Culture
o Numerous other Customer Service and Supervisor Training
ACE HARDWARE
o Numerous Inventory & Management Courses
SOUTH TEXAS NUCLEAR PLANT
o Electronics Technician School
o Basic Electricity and Electronics
o Balance of Plant/Yard Operator
o Plant and Health Safety
o Nuclear Power School
o Leadership and Management Effectiveness
High School Diploma
PALACIOS HIGH SCHOOL, Palacios Texas
TECHNICAL SKILLS
ERP
ORACLE E-BUSINESS SUITE
o Advanced Procurement
o Supply Chain Management
Windows
MICROSOFT OFFICE
o Word
o Excel
o PowerPoint
o Outlook
PERSONAL TRAITS
o Self Motivated
o Interpersonal
o Organized
o Analytical
o Problem Solver
o Reliable
o Trustworthy
o Goal Driven
o Strategic
o Can-Do Attitude
o Team Oriented
o Structured
o Versatile