Senior Auditor
Rocklin, California
OEM Product Research & Development• Started the development of the current OEM CCTV house line.• Oversaw the creation and design of the catalog and specification sheets, including product selection, page layouts and proofing/editing final drafts.• Developed the DVR build department, later expanding it to include building DVR's for major manufacturers• Design and create part numbers and products, and sell to distributors and large dealers.Purchasing• Maintained… Show more OEM Product Research & Development• Started the development of the current OEM CCTV house line.• Oversaw the creation and design of the catalog and specification sheets, including product selection, page layouts and proofing/editing final drafts.• Developed the DVR build department, later expanding it to include building DVR's for major manufacturers• Design and create part numbers and products, and sell to distributors and large dealers.Purchasing• Maintained stocking levels for locations using product transfers, forecast product requirements, setting minimum stocking levels.• Managed the return process of products, arranging shipments, negotiating favorable conditions with vendors including drop ships from overseas vendors and new item information.• Negotiated product pricing, warranty and terms with overseas and domestic vendors to ensure most competitive pricing was passed on to customers.• Expanded the OEM purchasing to encompass all affiliate security companies.• Attended trade shows to find new products and/or vendors and to re-negotiate vendor agreements.• Managed inventory, making adjustments and physical inventory counts for the OEM warehouses.Logistics• Assisted the corporate Freight Logistics Manager to ensure all company freight policies and procedures were implemented at all locations.• Audit all invoices related to shipping to determine the accuracy while tracking the miss use of freight billing.• Acted as liaison to the freight companies on behalf of all warehouse managers, handling any shipping issues or problems for all locations.• Reduced the miss use of call tags, address changes and intercepts educating warehouse and sales staff as to the correct processes.• Negotiated freight contracts and shipping terms for air, parcel and LTL shipping to ensure competitive prices and rebates guaranteed.• Supervised all claims placed against the shipping companies due to error or damage to ensure the maximum compensation was received. Show less