Cory Adams

About Cory Adams

Dedicated professional with over 15 years experience in logistics and manufacturing sectors. Diverse background that includes procurement, quality control, outbound and inbound shipping and inventory management. Knowledgeable of multiple WMS systems/Materials Management systems such as SAP, Manhattan Scale and Oracle. Experienced equipment operator on multiple forklift, cherry picker, and electric pallet jack models. Serve as a trusted resource for hard to solve order problems and complex customer requirements. Known for the ability to be a self starter and key contributor to supporting process improvements. Ability to scale skills that range from equipment operation to project management to support produce value added actionable results.

Experience

1. Buyer-procurement

   Pmc Biogenix

   Feb 2023 — Present · Memphis, TN, US

   Serve as the primary buyer for raw materials procurement for the Memphis, TN manufacturing of PMC Biogentics a global producer of specialty chemicals produced from renewable sources.* Manage the ordering of raw materials for the Memphis facility of approximately $2.5 million per week and 400 tons* Manage materials purchase tracking and reporting for the Memphis facility via Microsoft Excel and Oracle* Prepare and distribute appropriate paperwork such as shipping notices* Completes quality checks on incoming materials to ensure contract specifications are met* Monitor supply of raw materials packaging based upon schedule and production forecast collaborate with internal partners.*Expedite or defer orders as required based on schedule/inventory changes*Manage and resolve issues regarding purchase orders, invoice discrepancies, supplier performance to minimize any disruptions*Serve as a back up for procurement for facilities outside of Memphis,TN.

Education

• Mississippi State University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, MBA

  2001 — 2004