Shannon Cobb
Senior Buyer Planner / Accounting Specialist
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Alameda, AlamedaMember since August 11, 2025
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Experienced Supply Chain & Finance Professional with over 13 years in medical devices and manufacturing. Strong track record in accounts payable, procurement, ERP/SAP systems, and cross-functional collaboration. Known for accuracy, timeliness, and proactive problem-solving.
- ERP Systems: SAP, e-Procurement, SaaS platforms
- Finance & AP Operations: Invoice processing, reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis
- Compliance & Reporting: SOX, GAAP, audit support, regulatory documentation
- Soft Skills: Communication, collaboration, executive-level problem resolution
Experience
Presidio Medical Inc. – Senior Buyer/Planner (2023–2025)
- Sole buyer for a 50+ employee startup
- Led procurement for product development and scale-up
- Reduced lead times by 15%, improved PO cycle time by 20%
- Managed audits, SOPs, and quality documentation
- Mentored a direct report
Abbott Labs / St. Jude Medical – Finance Specialist II / Buyer II (2016–2023)
- High-volume invoice processing and discrepancy resolution
- Supported month-end close and financial reporting
- Managed and executed POs for facility expansions
St. Jude Medical – Buyer (2015–2016)
- SAP-based purchasing and vendor coordination
- Supported production and R&D
Sahni Enterprises – Admin Assistant / Purchasing Manager (2012–2015)
- Managed international procurement and vendor relations
- Mentored staff and supported onboarding
Ingersoll Rand – Junior Cost Accountant / Payables / Sales Coordinator (1997–2009)
- AP transactions, cost rollups, and monthly closeouts
- Vendor reconciliation and discrepancy resolution
Education
I have a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management & Supply Chain Management with a minor in Accounting from Southern Wesleyan University in Central, SC. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.88 GPA and am a member of the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society – Omicron Sigma Chapter.
