Member of a 3 person corporate buying group. I was responsible for the management of 78 Buy Lines and inventory control across 17 branches. Using company ERP system, I generated forecasts, created PO’s, managed dead stock inventory and expedited PO’s to support sales and customer expectations.

Head of a franchise development department of a newly launched security guard franchise. 100% phone follow up of interested prospects. Perform qualification and verification of law enforcement, military and security prospects interested in purchasing a guardNOW franchise and take them from presentation to FDD to contract signature and on-boarding.

Managed purchasing department of an industrial tool company serving the machine shop and construction industries. Established guidelines and procedures to successfully streamline inventory management, product fulfillment, and warehouse stock levels. I have full experience with the use of ERP to improve reporting and PO management. Negotiated new price and product mix initiatives with suppliers and manufacturers

Brought marketing direction and expertise in newly created directorship position creating a new awareness of program metrics for customer satisfaction and product development.

Managed a 5 member inside sales department responsible for coordination and execution of $30,000,000.00 in sales orders. Championed voice of the customer initiatives, interfaced with production insuring MRP and customer orders were prioritized. Provided direction and guidance in establishing ISO 9001 procedures and practices. Certification granted September 2002.