Gary Stevenson Email & Phone Number

Pointe-Claire, Quebec

• Opened IM Packaging with 2 partners• Set up computer system; inventory control, coding system ,GL accounts and procured all inventory for future sale. Successful at negotiating to become distributor for major packaging manufacturers.• Supplier negotiation to obtain competitive pricing• Sourcing of all products including sourcing from China• Managed inventory levels for core items• Freight logistics from various suppliers, rate negotiation• Assisted sales staff by going on joint sales calls to designated accounts• Managed warehouse staff and customer service counter• Responsible for accounting and supplier payments

Pointe-Claire, Quebec

• Supported sales staff with sourcing and quoting of goods• Supplier negotiation to obtain competitive pricing• Procured products for all assigned customers• Supplier freight logistics, rate negotiation• Maintained inventory levels of key products• Maintained an excellent level of customer service to assigned accounts• Assisted sales staff by going on joint sales calls to customers• Prepared shipping documents and managed account invoicing

Laval, Quebec

• Sourced and negotiated pricing for packaging products• Supplied quotations to sales staff• Managed inventory for broad range of products• Worked closely with two of Ampak’s manufacturing facilities (Multicap and Cruchon Jugs). Monitored and scheduled production to ensure customer orders were produced in a timely manner.• Processed and handled QA issues

Pointe-Claire, Quebec

• Managed distribution division; sourced various packaging products• Supported sales staff with tasks including price negotiation with suppliers, close communication with customers to evaluate their needs, reporting, and joint sales calls.• Played a key role in helping sales to increase to $15MM• Monitored production in the plant to ensure timely deliveries to customers• Scheduled deliveries and receipts of products• Processed orders and invoicing• Involved in QA issues and customer complaints

Pointe-Claire, Quebec

• Offered customer support for all products offered by company• Received and entered orders by telephone, email, walk ins• Contract negotiations with clients• Order entry, product code creation• Managed purchasing of products for assigned clients• Negotiated contracts with suppliers• Invoice processing and collections