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Lindsey Beck LindseyBeck25@gmail.

com

SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Saved Vista Outdoor over $300k by taking action to secure product prior to tariffs implications
• Redesigned shipping boxes and saved Heartland Tanning Inc. over $75k on overall shipping cost
• Negotiated freight and parcel contracts to save Heartland Tanning Inc. over $100k during a three-year contract

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Major in Business Management May 2022
Northwest Missouri State University / Maryville, MO
Associates of Arts May 2008
Blue River Community College / Independence, MO

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Vista Outdoor / Overland Park, KS October 2017 - October 2019
Senior Buyer
• Improved process efficiencies in weekly and monthly tasks within the Purchasing Department
• Worked cross-functionally to implement a tracking log for high level visibility to month end targets
• Prepared purchasing projections and met with suppliers monthly to discuss shop capacity and lead times
• Identified as a team leader and accepted the roll to train and mentor new hires
Select Accomplishment:
• Saved $115k by air freighting cargo prior to tariff implications in 2018 and an additional $225k in early 2019

Heartland Tanning Inc. / Lee’s Summit, MO May 2008 - October 2017


Purchasing & Operations Manager (2012 - 2017)
• Managed a team of 15-20 warehouse associates and 3-5 office personnel
• Distributed bi-annual employee reviews along with salary increases
• Lead efforts with HR in the hiring and termination processes
• Negotiated all inbound and outbound freight, including small parcel, LTL, and international shipments
Select Accomplishments:
• Saved $32k on material cost and $45k on shipping cost within the first year of implementation by redesigning
shipping boxes to lessen void fill
• Negotiated freight and parcel contracts to save an additional $35k on annual freight spend
Senior Buyer (2009 – 2012)
• Negotiated with over 60 suppliers both domestically and internationally
Buyer (2008 – 2009)
• Supported Senior Buyer in all facets of purchase order placement and vendor management

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