MELODY CLARK BARNHILL
Lithonia
Summary
Innovative, hard-working and technically skilled accounting graduate known for accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness in managing disbursement functions for diverse-industry employers. Multi-skilled, self-motivated professional with 20+ years combined experience in Supply Chain Management seeking a position with a world-class organization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cash/Collections Manager
Incomm Payment
03.2023 - 07.2025
- Managed a team of 4 collectors achieving collection goals. Developing and implemented collection strategies, negotiating payment plans, and resolving customer disputes. Strong leadership and communication skills with a focus on driving results and improving overall collection performance.
- Analyzed delinquency trends and portfolio performance to identify root causes and recommend process improvements or changes in collection tactics.
- Monitored collection activities and performance metrics, such as collection effectiveness, call quality, and skip tracing success rates
- Managed the collection of outstanding payments, customer relationships and financial reporting.
Procurement Senior Manager
Comcast Corporation
03.2017 - 07.2024
- Managed team members of 12 working closely with key stakeholders and executive management across various business units to provide inventory in over 64 warehouses across 10 states.
- Implemented the electronic material ordering process over 10 states by driving end-to-end ownership of the procurement ordering process cycle: -Analyze market dynamics and company needs -Develop and execute sourcing strategy
- Leads Supplier Relationship Management partnerships with global suppliers that generate business specific objectives, address critical supply issues, and execute against objectives to generate shared value between organizations
- Experience leading regression testing efforts across multiple regions: identifying test scenarios for appropriate test coverage, capturing testing status reports for pass/fail and completion, issue reports and working with team to resolve issues and garner acceptance of regression testing effort
- Ensures up-to-date and accurate mapping of pricing, volumes, spend, and savings across various platforms to drive regular executive reporting with input from Procurement, Planning, and Finance. Manages annual procurement budget and supplier base of vendors.
- Develops fact base negotiations for major purchasing categories, including detailed understanding and descriptions of the product/service based on an equal comparison of offerings, price points, and supplier capabilities, and terms and conditions conducting RFP/RFI/RFQ
- Translated operating forecasts into material requirements plans and thereby determines standard stock and re-order levels with Department Heads and Management.
- Developed, mentors, and trains staff. Monitors to ensure work performance is to Company's standards. - Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
- Supports strategic efforts around roadmap planning, strategic supplier ecosystems, industry trends, and competitive market dynamics related to cross-category planning and execution across BSO.
- Contributes to special projects across the team, such as joint platforms, strategy development, process improvements, strategic deals, etc. within the overall scope of Inventory Improvement.
- Interprets inventory and capital tracking analysis for strategic decision-making. Communicates report results and department decisions to business partners clearly and concisely.
- Develops and monitors budget and budget adherence, creates forecast analysis and makes recommendations based on results: KEY RESULTS – Developed Forecasting Module for the Region.
- Develops and adapts procurement strategies based upon continuous monitoring and forecasting of impacting variable market condition.
Sr. IT Procurement Manager
Axiall, LLC
01.2012 - 12.2017
- Developed RFIs to qualify vendors, and develop RFPs that aid in price discovery and vendor selection
- Developed procurement strategy and execution plans for key categories (Make vs buy, vertical integration, strategic relationships, supplier diversification, etc.) and establish long-term goals to support the business
- Supervised, coached, and developed the members of the purchasing/sourcing team
- Formulated and implemented departmental and organizational policies and procedures to ensure adherence to best practices, customer compliance and SOX/GAAP compliance working closely with company Controller
- Managed and prepare the annual department budget.
- Thorough evaluation of competitive proposals assists the customer in selecting the vendor most appropriate to meet their needs. Negotiated with vendors when appropriate and permitted by law.
- Managed all payment processing such as check runs, ACH, wires making any modifications to ensure proper payments.
- Developed queries and generated reports for upper management which summarized multiple information including expenses, vendor spend, and forecasts.
- Managed accounting functions including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project accounting; ensures accuracy and timeliness.
- Developed and monitored metrics, reporting and the performance of the AP Group.
- Liaison between AP team, sale procurement, finance, and accounting. Manage internal and external dispute resolution.
- Assisted Finance Team with month end processing, including accruals and account reconciliations.
- Act as a liaison between the company, government, and external accountants to meet information needs and to ensure that proper information is maintained for historical purposes.
Education
Master’s Business Administration (MIT) -
KELLER’S SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Atlanta, GA05.2018
Bachelor of Science (BS) - ACCOUNTING
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
Atlanta, GA12.2012
Skills
- Familiarity with Six Sigma and Lean tools
- Risk assessment capabilities
Certification
Certification: APICS/CPM Currently enrolled
Timeline
Cash/Collections Manager
Incomm Payment
03.2023 - 07.2025
Procurement Senior Manager
Comcast Corporation
03.2017 - 07.2024
Sr. IT Procurement Manager
Axiall, LLC
01.2012 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science (BS) - ACCOUNTING
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
Master’s Business Administration (MIT) -
KELLER’S SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Procurement Management
- Information System Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Asset & Contract Management
- Strategic partnership, planning and execution
- Contract Negotiation
- Budget and Supply Control
- SAP Implementation Management