Jeff Severn Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas Area

• Summary: Procures products, parts, and services used in high-end screen/shade manufacturing. Includes overseeing all purchasing and inventory operations for firm’s shade production department.
• Creates purchase orders and verifies payment terms, delivery lead-times, shipping/freight specifications, and any legal requirements for domestic and international transactions
• Creates and maintains inventory safety stock, reorder point, and preferred stock levels within NetSuite ERP while keeping management informed of any issues or opportunities
• Assists product development teams with requests for quotes, first article procurement/testing, and product forecasting
• Monitors inventory using periodic and FIFO management to ensure adequate supplies and supervises two inventory-control assistants
• Works closely with suppliers to negotiate pricing, refine specifications, and align purchases withmanufacturer’s needs

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Summary: Manages warehouse, merchandising, and eCommerce operations for high-end shoe and clothing boutique. Directly oversees all aspects of logistics and distribution within company, including international/domestic shipping, inventory control management, staffing, and vendor relations. Promoted within company from eCommerce associate to management.