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Shannon Cobb

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.

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