John C. Bennett Email & Phone Number

Louisville, Ky, Us

Louisville, Kentucky, Us

Louisville, Ky , Us

Louisville, Ky , Us

Louisville, Ky, Us

Lagrange, Ky, Us

Developed strong relationships with key vendors for supply of rare raw materials. Negotiated all major purchases for manufacturing: raw materials, manufacturing supplies, and equipment. Negotiated prices with supply vendors reducing production costs. Successfully negotiated shipping discounts. Lead negotiator on new equipment purchases for manufacturing and sourcing unique items. Consulted with R&D on new processes and equipment needs. Collaborated with Accountants to maintain good relations with vendors.Saved company $360,000+ per year buying raw materials. Saved company $11,000 in first month of purchasing raw materials. Reduced raw materials cost by 22% in first four months.Developed and implemented inventory system for production supplies. Successfully maintained minimum inventory levels on all manufacturing supplies. Hired, trained and managed a Purchasing Assistant. Continually met management’s goals under extreme circumstances. Assisted management in preparing reports for company merger. Implemented an “Approved Vendor List” for raw materials straight to production. Sold excess raw materials inventory for profit. Assisted in development of new packaging type and process. Cooperated with Plant Manager on all processes to reduce direct labor. Created and enforced Empty Core Credit-Receiving Reports, (refunds). Successfully managed all vendor returns. Created a vendor rating system measuring quality of product and ease of purchase.

Louisville, Ky, Us