In addition to Purchasing Manager duties:- Daily oversite of all operational activities- Risk assessment - P&L analysis - Accurate Forecasting- Overhaul of delivery services- Incorporating 5S and other lean production methods to improve WIP, lead times, COGS, and finished good quality. - New product evaluation/implementation

Accomplishments include, but not limited to:Successfully driving down costs of goods through thorough vendor negotiation/competition Incorporated JIT inventory, accomplishing:- Reduced inventory expenses- Increased inventory turnover- Healthy cash flow

Sales & product knowledge, extensive MS programs & QuickBooks use, administrative capabilities including screening calls, and processing & shipping of product via UPS Worldship.Fabrication, troubleshooting, and installation of boilers, feedwater systems, DA tanks, and stands. Extensive knowledge and installation of Honeywell programmers, gas train components (regulators, pressure switches, air switches, gas valves and actuators), water level controls, and PowerFlame & IC burners.

Sales & product specialist, retail marketing strategies, inventory management, loss prevention, and customer relations