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Purchasing and Inventory responsibilities for commodity items (pipe, valves, fittings) for the whole sale business, servicing plumbing concerns in the Northwest Ohio/Southeastern Michigan area. Aggressively negotiating total cost programs while maintaining optimum inventory service levels.

Provided plant purchasing perspective to cross functional team with corporate purchasing, IT and four plants on design, testing, and documentation of a company-wide, web-based purchasing system. Developed customized training documentation and managed initial and on-going instruction of 70 users at three locations. Served as SAP Functional Expert for.

Selected by senior management to provide leadership to a cross-functional team on first-ever integration of computerized inventory systems. Integrated distinct accounting, planning, purchasing, inventory, and receiving systems.Reengineered supply chain processes of purchasing, inventory management, and accounts payable into one seamless process. Led.

The plant produces 92 million+ cases annually, at a sales value of $1.2 billion.Manager of Purchasing 1997-2006Reporting to Manager of Logistics, directed daily, long-term activities and development of seven purchasing professionals. Responsible for buying, scheduling and inventory control of ingredients, packaging, stores and service facility. Managed two.

Negotiated long-term purchases on uniforms, office forms and equipment, cleaning chemicals, and other annual storeroom "blankets." Progressed to commodity purchasing, including the procurement of sweeteners, oils, meats, and fresh vegetables. Aided in the development of Campbell's "Select Supplier" Program, fostering long-term vendor partnerships.