Kimberly Dercks

About Kimberly Dercks

Experienced Buyer with a demonstrated history of working in the paper & forest products industry. Skilled in Production Planning, Product Sourcing, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, and Business Process Improvement. Strong purchasing professional graduated from Fox Valley Technical College.

Experience

1. Buyer

   Dixon Ticonderoga Company

   Oct 2019 — Present

   Responsible for new product sourcing- Maintain and forecast inventory levels of assigned product lines and raw materials - Prepare purchase orders for raw materials (domestic) and finished goods (import)- Utilize data to assist with supplier performance - Work cooperatively as part of the procurement team and with functional areas, as required, ensuring timely delivery of goods to customers- Manage payments for our foreign vendors - Negotiate terms and pricing with domestic and international suppliers. Notify them of materials requirements and coordinate deliveries to ensure manufacturing and customer service has adequate levels- Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records- Assist Marketing and Sales with new product development and current product rationalization.

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Manufacturing
• Lean Manufacturing
• Microsoft Excel
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Inventory Management
• Production Planning
• Microsoft Office