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Anna Zentz

@annazentz

Senior Buyer at Sewer Equipment of American managing aftermarket parts and MRO procurement.

At Sewer Equipment of American, I manage procurement of parts and MRO materials for the Aftermarket Division, supporting dealers and customers. I work with suppliers on pricing, delivery schedules, quality issues, and performance.

At Raynor Garage Doors, I executed inventory plans, released purchase orders, expedited materials, and coordinated transportation and logistics through Transervice.

At Mallard Manufacturing, I supported the Purchasing Director with purchasing and inventory tasks, international purchase order documentation, and debit and credit memos.

At HALO Branded Solutions, I worked in customer service and inventory coordination. I analyzed inventory reports, managed purchase orders, updated Fourgen records, and communicated with vendors, colleagues, and clients.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Buyer

Current

Sewer Equipment of American

Oct 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Manage procurement of all parts and MRO materials for the Aftermarket Division, ensuring uninterrupted support for dealers and customers. Negotiate supplier pricing, payment terms, contracts, and delivery schedules to achieve cost savings and service objectives.

Procurement Strategic Sourcing Supplier Negotiation Inventory Management Cost Reduction Supplier Performance JDEdwards Microsoft Office

Planner Analyst

Raynor Garage Doors

Feb 2022 - Oct 2025 (3 years 8 months)

Execute inventory plans in alignment with supply chain and operational goals. Create, input, and release purchase orders to ensure timely procurement of materials.

Inventory Planning Purchase Order Vendor Management Logistics Invoicing Training Nonconformity Resolution

Purchasing Assistant

Mallard Manufacturing

Sep 2021 - Feb 2022 (5 months)

Supported the Purchasing Director with day-to-day purchasing and inventory management tasks. Completed required documentation for international purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

Purchasing Inventory Management Documentation Customer Service Data Entry

Replenishment Specialist

HALO Branded Solutions

Sep 2019 - Sep 2021 (2 years)

Generate and analyze inventory level reports to identify trends and forecast needs. Place and manage purchase orders for assigned programs, including monitoring ship dates and following up with vendors.

Inventory Management Forecasting Purchase Order Vendor Communication Fourgen Data Analysis

Customer Service Representative

HALO Branded Solutions

Feb 2017 - Sep 2019 (2 years 7 months)

Reviewed and dated newly processed orders in the system each morning and afternoon to ensure timely handling and visibility for assigned AEs. Managed a high volume of vendor and AE communications through Outlook.

Customer Service Order Management Communication Skills Outlook Fourgen Billing

Purchasing Assistant

Sewer Equipment Company

Feb 2016 - May 2016 (3 months)

Created purchase orders daily on behalf of four buyers and the purchasing manager to support ongoing inventory needs. Resolved pricing discrepancies between internal purchase orders and vendor quotes.

Purchasing Purchase Order Vendor Communication Excel Microsoft Word Inventory Management