Caryn Edwards

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About Caryn Edwards

Accomplished supply chain director and procurement leader with 15+ years of success in paper procurement for the magazine publishing industry. Leads inventory planning, production scheduling, budgeting, software implementation, and staff training. Excels at providing key information and recommendations on paper quality and specifications. Streamlines processes and procedures to optimize productivity and reduce costs. Builds key relationships internally and externally with printers, suppliers, magazines, and customers. Hands-on manager who creates a culture of open communication, collaboration, and high morale. Strong communication, forecasting, and project management skills. Interpersonally effective and well respected at all levels. Areas of Expertise: Procurement | Inventory Management | Budgeting | Account Management Training | Team Leadership Software Skills: Paper Manager, PeopleSoft, Nextier, MS Office 365