To develop and maintain effective relationships with existing and new customers. To promote the use and functionality of Simpson Strong-Tie and our products. Represent Simpson Strong-Tie in capacities such as industry shows, customer events and training sessions.

• The purpose of this position is to maintain an on-going relationship with Senior Vice Presidents, Area Vice Presidents, Local General Managers and suppliers. • This position is responsible for executing day to day allocation and replenishment process using inventory planning tools to determine the replenishment quantities to ship from our vendors to our Distribution centers, vendor direct shipments, cross dock shipments, distribution centers to location.• Executes inventory control strategies as set forth by the company, including management of inventory turns, GM/ROI by major product lines, and physical inventory requirements. Coordinate regular reviews with facilities and other stakeholders to change and/or modify business practices and inventory planning parameters. Act as subject matter expert for training and execution of replenishment process.• Demonstrate advanced understanding of inventory planning tools, ERP purchase to pay requirements, supply chain inventory planning concepts and inventory rebalancing to meet company inventory plans and net working capital objectives.• Sets parameters for system to release purchase orders. Ensures the correct balance of inventory between distribution locations and retail locations ensure attainment of service-level goals while helping maintain inventory efficiency. Identifies overstock items and looks for ways to reduce quantities that are beneficial to the company.• Assists Category Managers in competitive price comparisons by keeping abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of expertise.• Address customer service concerns from suppliers, Field Operations, and cross-functional departments. Assists operations with sourcing of specialty items, availability of products, freight/carrier information, order status, and timely processing of orders

• Worked with the hard lines, insulation, decking and siding category managers. The objective for this position was to support the category managers and the branch locations with the above categories.• This position assisted in the negotiations and implementation of national programs for the above listed categories to generate savings for ProBuild. This includes the management of bagged cement products, re-bar, locksets and hinges categories.• This position was also involved in the store planning, product placement and re-sets for the Bakken locations, Worthington, MN, McCall, ID and Hot Springs, SD during my tenure.• Attended major trade shows such as STAFDA, The World of Concrete and the Orgill buying shows. • The purpose of these shows was to interface with our vendors, talk about and update current and future program changes and additions, to include payment terms, rebate and proof of performance structures if applicable to program. In addition, to research any new products that would benefit our customers.• In summary this position was involved in all facets of the category management process up to and including being responsible for the above mentioned categories.

• Directed purchasing operations, supervised procurement of 68% ($6M) of total SBS purchases.• Negotiated local short-term agreements and programs with key vendors, generating annual savings.• Identified the need for, and followed through on, inventory replenishment and close-out buying.• Displayed merchandise of products at store locations to ensure products appeal and profit growth.• Interfaced with major manufacturers to obtain new product information, including but not limited to, promotional materials, pricing, descriptions, and UPC codes.• Purchased hard lines that included all items for our hardware retail store such as lumber, building material, paint and supplies, safety supplies, plumbing, electrical, and much more.• Attended the major trade shows yearly to review latest products and meet with senior management and sales to propose new items to sell in the next year.

Cycle counted stock material, researched discrepancies, made the inventory adjustments, researched daily sales looking for margin discrepancies and assisted in the training of new employees.

Sold lumber and building materials to rural Alaska. Coordinated shipping, freight consolidation, prepared bids for small home additions to large commercial health clinics, managed lumber and building material inventory at a satellite branch in Nome AK, this position allowed me to sell everything from the foundation to roofing to include all things in between.Managed over 8 large accounts and many smaller accounts for a building material supplierGrew business from $300,000.00 to 5 million annually.

Provided clients in all levels of fitness with workout programs to assist them in reaching their goals. In addition was trained as a fitness coach which would provide counseling and support for those clients that were struggling with various fitness, health and nutritional hurdles. I had the pleasure of working with all types and ages of clientele.