Gary Welsh Email & Phone Number

Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

- Efficiently review requisitions, convert them into purchase orders, and liaise with vendors. Ensure timely updates are made in our internal system and communicate expected delivery dates to requestors upon order confirmation.- Collaborate with the accounting department to process freight invoices, with a keen focus on accurate classification according to.

- Working directly with sales team to facilitate off-premise product samplings, promoting 10+ SKUs that fluctuate with each season.-Attend taproom events as part of the on-premise team, coordinating with event manager to ensure customers, colleagues and performers are all receiving constant support.- Maintain knowledge of full company offerings, both on.

Minnesota, United States

- Build and maintain a reliable, diverse, supplier network and inventory planning strategy- Develop supplier relationships and Inventory, Product, Support Ops and QA teams on sourcing and demand strategies- Find and maintain strategic vendors, contracts, and lead negotiations to ensure the best quality items/service- Generate forecasts for planning.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Responsible for sourcing some primary and all secondary packaging materials through existing and new vendor management
• Negotiate and receive pricing, utilizing this procurement data to prepare quotes for distribution to customer
• Research new product opportunities, data, and specifications, storing these internally for use by both our development and supply chain teams.
• Process sample requests for packaging to obtain customer approval and/or feedback when in development stage
• Create and process purchase orders and submit to vendors within deadlines
• Undertake regular follow up with vendors utilizing system tools to assess supplier performance and provide annual feedback

Minnetonka, Minnesota

• Process all orders, invoices and collect payment for non-EDI accounts throughout the US, assisting in maintaining inventory and stock levels
• Work directly with Halo’s 3PL for order fulfillment
• Manage communication with stores regarding defective product and processing returns or refunds
• Track RTV’s and arrange for defective product to be returned to our warehouse
• Communicate daily with Sales reps and respond promptly
• Ensure all stores comply with our warranty and order policies. Manage expectations for fulfillment timeline and backorders

Bloomington, Minnesota

• Oversaw portfolio of 30+ suppliers, vendors and storage locations on product status, price & schedule. Directed contacts throughout to ensure processes were continually developed.
• Consistent dealings with sales executives, VP and President to give updates on trade lanes, storage facility status and freight price fluctuations – both domestically and international.
• Continuous dialogue with stable of existing ocean freight carriers regarding rates and ancillary clauses (free time, etc.) to increase maximum profitability for Lamex.
• Manage inventory levels for specific accounts and work directly with accounting to ensure accuracy and payments made promptly to suppliers/vendors.
• Established system for e-mail and cross-department prioritization to maximize efficiency.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

• Initiate and maintain direct dialogue with customers and carriers to find most cost-effective transport solution based on equipment requirement.
• Provide rate/pricing guidance based on fluctuating market and external factors.
• Generate new business through 50+ direct sales calls p/w, solidify with 24/7 availability
• Allocate carriers based on geographical origin and destination.
• Moderated multiple databases concurrently to find pricing, submit postings for loads and trucks as well as maintaining up to the minute capacity changes.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

• Compiled and pursued new sales leads, actively engaging interested parties to provide exploratory quotes with potential for sales. Processing invoices once booking completes.
• Oversaw trade lanes and pricing systems for shipping routes around the world.
• Coordinate the follow-up and feedback of sale quotes completed by representatives.
• Facilitate communication between internal departments and customers to ensure that both parties are provided with pertinent market information and pricing
• Monitor customer retention rates and provide feedback to sales team to ensure growth in customer base
• Provided precise updates to customers regarding delivery bookings and vessel schedules

Hudson, Wisconsin

• Managed the daily operation of camp, including program development and staff and student scheduling; provided supervision to a seasonal staff of 80 individuals, ages 17 – 24.
• Trained camp staff in program policies and procedures; provided regular feedback and support during mid-summer performance reviews
• Prepared and facilitated an annual 12-day intensive training for program staff and counselors at the beginning of each session.
• Conducted seminars for customer service team concerning program history, design and goals; functioned as point-person for questions throughout the year
• Examined inventory needs for various departments in accordance with annual and quarterly budgets.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

• Audited and reviewed customer profiles and sales records for appropriate documentation
• Facilitated communication between documentation and bookings department to ensure shipment accuracy and information processing

Hudson, Wisconsin

This was done by me over the course of three summers of employment as it was seasonal work in the United States as a camp counselor and this past summer (2008), I took the position of Head Male Counselor which included working with 30+ male staff over the course of a 9-week summer at Camp St. Croix. I was based in Hudson, Wisconsin when in America and, in.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

• Processed customer orders via phone, e-mail, and facsimile; entered appropriate information into internal database; and worked with shipping departments to ensure timely processing

Liverpool, United Kingdom

• Provided customer service and facilitated informed customers of details regarding delivery bookings and vessel arrivals and departures
• Collaborated with various departments to ensure timely processing of shipments and cargo in transit.
• Performed administrative duties related to data management, consumer inquiries, and invoicing.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

• Assisted in the supervision of five junior members of the manifesting team
• Documented cargo manifests for ships arriving into agency ports and ensured shipment accuracy

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Working for Telewest Broadband was a very good experience, one which will remain with me for a long time. Whilst working there, I was part of the faults team which dealt with incoming calls from Telewest TV and phone customers. To be able to efficiently do this, I was trained for 3 months on every aspect of the appliances mentioned. My work at Telewest was.

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A Level - Geography & Business Studies

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