Coordinate activities between sales, purchasing and production.Research, source and purchase inventory.Inventory control management.Supervise and coach staff in sales, purchasing and production.Liaison with corporate regarding purchasing, sales, accounting, and production.

Sales territory management.Acquire and develop new accounts.Improve current client relationships.Determine customer requirements and proactively recommend items to increase customer satisfaction and improve transaction profitability.Educate customers about terminology, features and benefits of available products.

•Negotiate vendor agreements, including pricing, payment terms and delivery schedules.•Source items and purchase inventory.•Evaluate vendor performance, reviewing cost, quality and dependability.•Direct physical inventory audits.•Analyze market trends, sales and inventory data to maintain optimum service levels within budget objectives.•Coordinate purchases and receipts within budget guidelines.•Review material variances and establish operational polices for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments.•Negotiate discounts with freight carriers reducing operational costs.•Resolve discrepancies with vendors regarding inventory and accounts payable.•Manage IT pertaining to items, vendors and customers.•Oversaw implementation and conversion from AIX O/S to Windows XP O/S including new hardware and ERP software.