Outdoor

Active member of conejo valley community church
participant in daughters high school activities

Expertise in long term and short term vendor negotiations, resulting in the company saving 12% annually in purchases. Launched new methods of packaging and production on the powder coating system to save 15% on labor costs. Buying for new store launch and multi facility locations for domestic/import buying, maintaining 100% on time deliveries to all customers. Accomplished in aspects of inventory tracking, MRO, EDI reordering, ordering history, and competitive pricing. Hands-on manager with skills in supervising and coaching buying staff.

Managed inventory assets to minimize investment and maximize utilization.
Provided solid and consistent architecture of supply chain contracts and agreements including
terms, timing and language favorable to the company.
Managed personnel, equipment and systems resources to effectively carry out shipping,
warehouse, receiving, material handling and other supply related functions.
Maintained spreadsheets for team to control processes.

Inventory Control Manager

Held discussions with top level management to analyze requirements of firm.
Selected products and researched market regarding suppliers – Studied market for availability
of products and ordering information.
Obtained best pricing/goods and raw materials – Negotiated best price with the supplier and
finalized payment on behalf of the firm.
Negotiated with each supplier regarding prices, delivery date and quality available.
Presented the report of products with best prices to management.
Enforced purchasing policies – Finalized the buying deal in coordination with the top
management and sealed the purchase as per the state law and the firm regulations.
Completed transactions and payment obtained detailed receipt, guarantees and other
accompanying paperwork needed.
Held responsible for storage of products purchased.

Senior Buyer/Panner

Responsible for all shipping, receiving and purchasing of products for the facility.
Negotiated shipping contracts to insure cost effectiveness, timely deliveries and quality.
Set up shipping departments in three different facilities with proper equipment, personnel and requirements needed.
Maintained 100% on time deliveries for all customers.
Responsible for creating purchases of all raw material and MRO items to maintain operations.

Buyer/Planner/Logistics Supervisor

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