Utilized Tribute software to issue purchase orders daily, process customer expedite requests and maintain inventory database. Oversaw daily operations of Shipping and Receiving, including all vendor returns, repairs and instrument calibration requests. Monitored inventory daily; forecasted usage based on customer demand and sales trends reflected in Tribute software.

Establish and maintain purchasing patterns for a pneumatics and hydraulics distributor with yearly sales in excess of $10 million. Designed and implemented vendor price catalogs within the Profit 21 CRM system for over 300,000 resale items. Regulated the day to day activities of the shipping and inventory departments, including incoming materials inspections, inventory cycle counting and auditing, as well as new product line start up. Analyzed sales trends for sellable and stockable items to reduce on hand inventory values. Communicated sales trends to President of company and Vice President of Sales for outside sales funnel evaluations. Instructed and advised inside sales team on purchasing procedures in regards to vendor specific requirements. Assisted customer service department in quickly resolving customer questions and issues pertaining to shipments and inventory availability. Regularly worked in tandem with Director of Operations to resolve Profit 21 software and maintenance issues.

Oversee the day to day operations of Purchasing and Receiving departments in a lean manufacturing environment. Negotiate pricing and lead times with vendors on a regular basis, consistently reducing raw material costs while meeting production scheduling demands. Inventory management including cycle counts, reduction of overstock/ dead stock. Consistently reduced raw materials costs by negotiating blanket orders with vendors and eliminating obsolete raw materials in physical inventory. Coordination and implementation of various Research and Development projects, including outfitting the facility with a full fabric knitting operation and design/implementation of a coating system for prosthetic breasts. Project management for all outside maintenance activities, including concrete repair work, construction of lab facilities and installation of test run drag strip.

Managed a team of seven estimators for a $40 million a year company in the fall protection/ safety sector for many industry areas.Creation and implementation of company pricing schemes in regards to metal fabrications and standard book products.Directed the estimating team on competitive pricing and vendor pricing acquisition.Creation of conceptual CAD drawings to provide to customers.Manage all personnel issues related to the Estimating Department.Develop and train Estimating and Sales personnel on company product line, pricing schemes and solution presentation.Delegate quote requests to individual estimators based on priority, volume and individual estimator abilities.Interpret field notes supplied by outside sales reps in order to create and customize safety solutions for customers.Provide hard quotes and product technical support to outside sales reps on a continual basis.

Created and implemented AISC compliance program for steel fabrication.Conducted in house audits of company production and operations processes.Ensured company Quality program was practiced and employed habitually by employees.Directed and scheduled the release of fabrication drawings to metal fabrication shop.Project Manager on several $20 - 40K jobs for the United States government.Created and maintained inventory system for small parts and component fabrications.Worked with Controller to close out end of month inventory counts.

Reviewed and coordinated sub-contracts for large Department of Sanitation recycling center at Freshkills Landfill.Implemented cost accounting for $40 million scope including pre-cast concrete, asphalt paving and site grading.Coordinated with owner and resident engineering on specification required submittals and project scheduling.On-site safety manager for workforce of 70+ individuals.

Implemented cost accounting for entire project, including all pre-cast concrete and pile work.On-site safety manager for workforce of 40+ individuals.Project Manager for $6 million rehabilitation of South Jetty; Responsible for all submittals, cost accounting and in-job estimating duties.Coordinated all phases of job with US Army Corps of Engineers representatives.